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7.1.C. - Page 1 <br /> REPORT <br /> To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From the City Manager <br /> September 8, 2014 <br /> SUBJECT <br /> Redwood City Education Foundation's 2014 OktobeRun <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Authorize execution of a letter permit for the annual Redwood City Education <br /> Foundation's "OktobeRun". <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The Redwood City Education Foundation ("Foundation") has held a half marathon and 5 <br /> kilometer (5K) run in Redwood City annually in October since 2011. These runs were <br /> previously held in conjunction with the Oktoberfest in the downtown area with the start <br /> and finish lines next to the festival. This year the Foundation has applied to move the <br /> start/finish line to Seaport Court to be held in conjunction with PortFest at the Port of <br /> Redwood City on October 4th, 2014. <br /> ANALYSIS <br /> The Foundation's desire to continue the tradition of an annual half marathon and 5K <br /> known as the fun run will continue to generate interest in the health and fitness of <br /> Redwood City residents. The event is a fundraiser for the Redwood City Education <br /> Foundation. The Foundation has been working since 1983 to advance and enrich <br /> educational opportunities for the 9,200 students of the Redwood City School District. <br /> It is anticipated that upwards of 2000 runners will participate in the OktobeRun this year. <br /> The OktobeRun will start and finish on Seaport Court in conjunction with PortFest <br /> activities occurring at the same time. The combination of the Oktoberun and the <br /> PortFest will further the City's interest in promoting a vibrant Port area. <br /> On October 4th, 2014 at 8.00 a.m. the half marathon will start on Seaport Court and <br /> head eastbound on Seaport Blvd to northbound Blomquist St. turn onto northbound <br /> Maple St, proceed through Docktown Marina, over the Bridge to Nowhere, east on Bair <br /> Island Road until connecting to the Bay Trail. The runners will run through San Carlos <br /> until connecting again with the Bay Trail surrounding the Redwood Shores community. <br /> Runners will turn around and retrace their steps back to the finish line at Seaport Court. <br />