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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event - Sunday, October 4, 2026
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 3:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
The applicant, Epic Races, LLC, is raising money through this event for select charities including Lost Voices, Washtenaw Face Addiction Now, MJR Foundation, Ele’s Place and Trail’s Edge Camp.
The applicant has requested to close the following streets between 3:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. and the streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas (many of these streets will occupy one lane only). The races start at 7:00 AM:
At least two weeks before the event, the applicant will hand-deliver information about the event to all impacted businesses and notify the media. One week before the event, the applicant will post informational signs along the route and send postcards to impacted residents along the Geddes. The City’s website will also include information about street closures for this event.
The applicant agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City has received a request to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 3:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with streets to reopen as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
South Ashley from Washington Stret to West Madison Street
West Madison Street from South Ashley to South State
South State Street from West Madis...
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