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Private promoter offers to buy Parowan marathon; council gives administration room to negotiate
Summary
A private operator offered $7,000 to take over Parowan’s annual marathon; council discussed law enforcement and permitting demands and authorized administration to pursue discussions and a potential agreement, subject to department capacity.
A promoter that runs marathons along I‑15 offered to buy and operate Parowan’s annual marathon for $7,000; councilors discussed the operational and public‑safety implications.
City administration said the promoter had events scheduled imminently and that the offer could be an opportunity to grow the race without additional city outlay. Public safety staff cautioned that events require permitting, road closures and officer overtime, and that the city’s small police force has limited spare capacity. Council members said administration could negotiate terms, but asked staff to ensure permit fees and law‑enforcement costs would be addressed in any agreement. Administration was authorized to continue talks and return with the proposed terms.
