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Sanford OKs temporary downtown street closures for Jan. 11 First Health Resolution Run & Fitness Fest
Summary
Council approved the temporary closure of multiple downtown streets on Jan. 11 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the First Health Resolution Run & Fitness Fest; staff said downtown fitness businesses and Central Carolina Hospital are participating and organizers contacted nearby restaurants.
The Sanford City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve temporary closures of downtown streets for the First Health Resolution Run & Fitness Fest scheduled for Jan. 11. The requested closures cover portions of Witherspoon Street, Hawkins Avenue, Carthage Street, Steele Street, Wicker Street, Chatham Street, Gray Street and Third Street from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City staff said the downtown executive director Kelly Laudati arranged outreach to downtown businesses and fitness facilities and that Central Carolina Hospital is partnering on the event. At the meeting the applicant said affected restaurants were contacted (citing one directly impacted business) and that the event is expected to conclude by 1 p.m.
"All of our fitness facilities in downtown area have been invited to be participants," the applicant said, noting the city had not hosted a 5K in some time and organizers were "super excited" about downtown participation. The council approved the closure by voice vote following a motion by Mr. Buckles.
Staff did not specify permit conditions or traffic-detour details during the presentation; organizers and staff will handle operational details ahead of the Jan. 11 event.
