HomeMy WebLinkAboutFamily Svcs - 2013 Bunny Hop 5K RaceCITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approve the Family Services of the Desert 2013 Bunny Hop 5K
Race and El Paseo Road Closure between Ocotillo and Lantana
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
APPLICANT: Family Services of the Desert
CIO: Vic Gainer, Race Producer
81-709 Dr. Carreon Blvd., #D-1
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 219-7216
DATE: January 24, 2013
CONTENT: Course Map
Recommendation
By Minute Motion,
1. Approve Sunday, March 31, 2013, date for the Family Services of the Desert 5K
Bunny Hop Race; and
2. Approve El Paseo Road Closure between Ocotillo and Lantana.
Discussion
Race Producer Vic Gainer (Race Producer for the First Annual 2012 Martha's Village and
Kitchen Thanksgiving 5K Race) approached City staff to discuss the proposed Family Services
of the Desert 5K Bunny Hop Race scheduled for Sunday, March 31, 2013, (Easter weekend)
from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with a 7:30 a.m. race start. Since the majority of stores on El
Paseo, do not open until 11:00 a.m. or later, there should be no significant impact to the
businesses.
This race is proposed to have approximately 2,500 participants with proceeds benefitting Family
Services of the Desert's senior programs. The race will utilize the same course and operate
similar to the Martha's Village and Kitchen Thanksgiving Race with some modifications based
on changes that were required after observance and experience with the last race (i.e., vendors
and registration will be located on Larkspur north of El Paseo [between El Paseo and Hwy 111],
announcer's tent area will be fenced off to discourage people from congregating in this area, a
lead electric vehicle or motorcycle will maintain course integrity and clear unauthorized
individuals from the course, and runner pace corrals will be setup to allow staged starts with
faster runners in front, etc.). The course will start and finish on the westbound lanes of El Paseo
at Larkspur (in front of the Gardens). The race will start 30 minutes earlier than the Martha's
Village and Kitchen Thanksgiving Race with a start time of 7:30 a.m., with complete road
reopening by 10:00 a.m.
STAFF REPORT
APPROVAL OF 2013 FAMILY SERVICES OF THE DESERT 5K RACE
JANUARY 24, 2013
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Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this request. Sponsor has been informed
that the City will not consider any monetary compensation for the event.
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