City of Harrisonburg - File #: ID 23-354

• File #: ID 23-354
• Version: 1
• Name: 2023 Turkey Trot
• Type: Special Event Application
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/7/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/26/2023
• Final action: 9/26/2023
• Title: Consider the special event application request for The Rocktown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/26/2023	1	City Council	approved

Subject:

Title

Consider the special event application request for The Rocktown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Body

Presented By:  Matt Little, Recreation and Events Manager, Parks & Recreation

Recommendation and Review

Background: This is the 9^th Annual Rocktown Turkey Trot in downtown Harrisonburg. It is a four-mile race on Thanksgiving morning for families and their guests in the Shenandoah Valley.

This application was reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee on August 24, 2023. 

The total cost of this event is estimated between $8,500. The event organizer is responsible for payments to HPD off-duty officers and PW charges.

Key Issues: 

- PW Support (street closures, message boards)

- HPD Support (off-duty officers)

- FD Support (EMS Bike team)