TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Ken Maurice, Development Coordinator
DATE: March 16, 2017
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The Advocate Health Care Fox Valley Marathon, Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 7:45am to 11:00am.
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PURPOSE:
To promote fitness, the Fox Valley area, local charities, and businesses.
BACKGROUND:
The event has been held for the past 7 years and in 2016 1900 people participated, starting from St. Charles south to Aurora and back to St. Charles, along the west side of the river trail.
DISCUSSION:
Fox Valley Marathon/ShebBix, Inc. is expecting 1900 people to participate this year and 25 staff/volunteers to help. Trail events approval are contingent on the sponsor organization getting permits from all entities that have jurisdictions over parts of the routes. Fox Valley Marathon/ShebBix Inc. is responsible for all costs associated with holding this proposed event.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City services will be needed from the Aurora Police Department Traffic Control Division.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward to the Government Operations Committee for review/approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate