CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue Special Event and Amplifier permits for the 2026 Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5K scheduled on Sunday, April 19, 2026
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Fiedler, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The 8th Annual Naperville Women's Half Marathon and 5K is sponsored by 10xEM, LLC and is scheduled on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
City staff receives a significant amount of feedback from residents and businesses regarding race and parade routes and consistently works to reduce traffic congestion and minimize inconvenience to residents, businesses, and churches. The Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) is a regular participant in meetings when events in, or near, the downtown are discussed and has approved both the 2026 Half Marathon and 5K routes.
The routes and Traffic Control Plans are depicted on the attached maps. The course closures are staggered and will be expertly managed by the Naperville Police Department and the Department of Public Works. The roads will reopen as runners clear each course section and are deemed appropriate by public safety personnel.
The Half Marathon will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 7:15 a.m. The last runner is expected to cross the finish line by 10:30 a.m. Select portions of the race route will be No Parking/Tow Zones and posted accordingly.
2026 Course Flow
The organizer is estimating 3,000 participants and the course will keep runners east of the core downtown area. Both the Half Marathon and the 5K will take place south of Chicago Avenue and Washington Street will remain open to two-way traffic with only the northbound curb lane closed for runners from Hobson Road to Hillside Road. Detour routes and access plans are also in place to maintain vehicular access in the Washington Street area during the race.
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