CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: October 8, 2024
Agenda Date: November 12, 2024
Prepared By: Gail A. Bantugan, Leisure Services Manager
Through: Samantha Senger, Director of Communications and Economic Development
Requested Action:
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Approve the requested road closure changes for the 2024 Space Coast Marathon and Half due to the ongoing construction in Lee Wenner ParkEnd
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BACKGROUND:
The Annual Running Zone and Space Coast Runners Space Coast Marathon and Half has requested changes to the currently approved road closures to accommodate the ongoing construction in Lee Wenner park.
During any given calendar year, the number of street closures approved by the City Council within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district shall not exceed twenty-four (24) days. Any street closure lasting in excess of four (4) hours shall be counted as one full day, while any street closure of four (4) hours or less shall be counted as one half day per the Special Events Ordinance No. 04-2018.
Event:
Original Road Closure
Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners Annual Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday, December 1st 2024 (2:00am-2:00pm).
Space Coast Marathon Course 26.2 Miles
The Race begins on Brevard Avenue heading south. Turn right on Orange St. Turn right on Florida Ave. Turn right on RT.520 (east bound) Turn left on Brevard Ave heading north and cross over Rt.520 (west bound). Continue northbound on Indian River Drive with a turn-around just south of Indian Trail. Head south on Indian River Drive. Turn right on Peachtree St. Turn left on Florida Ave. Turn left on Rosa L. Jones Blvd. Heading right onto Oak St. Turn right onto Rockledge Drive to the turnaround just south of Stonebridge Drive. Turn around heading north on Rockledge Drive. Turn right on Church St. utilizing the Porcher House Loop Alleyway behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Academy. Turn right onto Delannoy Ave. Right onto Harrison St. Remaining in the west bound lane of Harrison St. into Lee Wenner Park to the Finish Line.
Space Coast Half- Marathon Course 13.1 Miles (two courses)
North Course
Heading South on Brevard Ave. Turn Right onto Orange St. Turn right onto Florida Ave. Turn Right onto RT 520 (east-bound). Turn Left on Brevard Ave Crossing RT 520 (west bound). Course runs along Riverside Drive until just south of Indian Trail. The course then turns around heading south until RT 520 (west-bound) and turns left to the new connector crossing under Rt 520 into Lee Wenner Park to the Finish Line.
South Course
Heading South on Brevard Ave. Turning left on Church Street. Turn right on Rockledge Drive continuing on Rockledge Drive to 200 meters south of Stonebridge Dr. (just north of Oakledge Drive. Turn around heading north back to Church St. Turning right onto Church Street using the Porcher House Loop Alleyway behind St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Academy. Turn right onto Delannoy Ave. Turn right onto Harrison St. Staying in the west-bound lane of Harrison Street into Lee Wenner Park to the Finish Line.
Total Closure - One Day
Requested Road Closure Changes
Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners Annual Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday, December 1st 2024 (2:00am-2:00pm).
There will be only one full marathon and one-half marathon this year. There will not be a north and south half marathon as in previous years. The start of both races will be different than years past and new road closures will be required.
Space Coast Marathon Course 26.2 Miles
Full marathon participants will start on Harrison St. and make immediate RIGHT onto Delannoy Ave and cross King St/Willard St., turn LEFT on Willard St. in the northernmost westbound lane. They will turn RIGHT onto Indian River Dr. and head north to the turnaround point {exact location TBD, but approximately at Fairview Ave- north of the previous turnaround point; not Cocoa jurisdiction but included for reference)
Space Coast Half- Marathon Course 13.1 Miles
Half marathon participants will start on Harrison St. and make immediate LEFT onto Delannoy Ave, followed by a RIGHT turn on Church St, LEFT turn on Brevard Ave., and LEFT turn on Derby St. to reach Rockledge Dr.
The full marathon route to cross 520 later in the race and join the "south" course on Rockledge Dr. will be similar but adjusted as follows:
From Florida Ave., participants turn LEFT on Factory St, RIGHT on Brevard Ave, and LEFT on Derby St to reach Rockledge Dr.
All participants will head north on Rockledge Dr to Church St., turn RIGHT to follow
the alley around St. Mark's and turn RIGHT on Delannoy and RIGHT on Harrison to finish.
All post-race activities will be in Riverfront Park and adjacent field.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
The Approval of the road closures will help to enhance the image of Cocoa as an inviting destination for visitors as well as re-enforce a sense of community and increased event participation for its citizens
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The City receives $50.00 for each group that requests a street closure. The MLK event will have the permit fees waived. The event is held on a federal holiday per the special events ordinance section 2-404
PREVIOUS ACTION:
The original 2024 Road Closure for this event was approved November 28, 2023
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Recommendation
Request Council approval of the requested road closure changes for the Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners Annual Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon