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Organizer outlines medical, safety plan as Sunbury Marathon moves toward council review
Summary
Organizer John Pratt told the Sunbury City events committee a multi-agency medical plan — first-aid tent at the start/finish, six aid stations, bike support and coordination with Hartford Township Fire District and Central Ohio Joint Fire — will support the proposed Sunbury Marathon; staff said the event will go to council because it requires a street closure.
John Pratt presented a detailed medical and safety plan for a proposed Sunbury Marathon to the Sunbury City events committee on March 17, saying organizers planned multiple on-course medical teams, a staffed first-aid tent at the start/finish and special-duty officers at road crossings.
"The goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable athletic event here in the community," Pratt said, describing bike-based race support, six aid stations spaced every two to three miles and on-course teams from Hartford Township Fire District and the Central Ohio Joint Fire District. He said the event would be sanctioned through USA Track & Field and carry insurance that would list local jurisdictions as additional insureds.
Committee staff noted the route follows the Ohio-to-Erie Trail and that several trail crossings require coordination with county jurisdictions. Staff also flagged a bridge near Walnut Street that is not passable by larger emergency vehicles; Pratt said organizers had already discussed access with local EMS and planned a follow-up meeting with city staff and EMS personnel before the item is advanced to council.
Staff told the committee anything over 400 square feet in tenting requires a temporary permit; Pratt said organizers expect to use the town hall for packet pickup and a small (about 10-by-10) medical tent at the start/finish. Special-duty officers will be placed at nine road crossings on the trail route, and race volunteers on bikes can relay calls to race control to summon medical crews.
The committee agreed to bring the marathon application to council in two weeks, allowing organizers and staff time to meet with local EMS and finalize outstanding details.
What happens next: Staff and the primary organizer will meet with local EMS to confirm access plans; the events application will be added to the council agenda at the first Wednesday meeting in April for formal consideration.
