FOOTRACES AND BICYCLE RACES.

Raleigh City Code § 12-1059

in effect

Sec. 12-1059. - FOOTRACES AND BICYCLE RACES. (a) The term footrace as used in this section is defined as a group of three (3) or more runners or walkers competing against either each other or a time limit over a fixed course all or a part of which involves the use of City street right-of-way, City sidewalks, and greenways. (b) The term bicycle race as used in this section is defined as a group of three (3) or more bicyclists competing against each other or a time limit over a fixed course all or a part of which involves the use of City street right-of-way, City sidewalks, and greenways. (c) Application for a race covered by this section shall be made in writing at least one hundred twenty (120) calendar days before the time at which the race shall be scheduled to begin and shall contain the information outlined in the City Council's Special Event Policy. A race application may be accepted after this deadline only if allowed as a late application permitted under the City Council's Special Event Policy. (d) Upon receipt of an application properly completed and timely filed as hereinabove set out, the City Manager or designee shall issue a permit after the applicant has complied with all applicable requirements imposed in accordance with the City Council's Special Event Policy. The permit shall contain all information stated on the application and shall be signed by the City Manager or designee. (e) The following standards shall apply to all footraces and bicycle races subject to this section conducted in the City: (1) Every race shall follow a route approved by the City Manager or designee in accordance with the standards set out below. (2) The race applicant and all persons involved in conducting the race shall comply with all terms and conditions set out in the City Council's Special Event Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the permit issued for the race. (3) No one participating in a race or proceeding along the route of a race shall distribute therefrom any candy, cigarettes, prizes or favors of any kind. (4) No vicious animal whether leashed or unleashed shall participate in or proceed along the route of a race. (5) The organizer of an event subject to this section shall make provision for proper safety procedures at intersections and along other sections of the right-of-way. The location of the safety monitors shall be determined by the Chief of Police or his designee and the personnel shall be provided at no cost to the City. Personnel hired for such duties shall be sworn law enforcement officers certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council. (6) The permit shall not be issued until the sponsor shall acquire sufficient insurance or approval by the City Attorney to indemnify the City for damages or liability which the City might incur. (7) The approval of any route shall be based on the safety of the participants and non-participants, the degree of disruption that the route will likely cause, the available access for cars and pedestrians, and the unique requirements of a specific event. (8) The City Manager or designee's disapproval of a proposed route may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals shall be made in person at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting at least three meetings prior to the proposed event date. (Ord. No. 1979-126, §2, 6-19-79; Ord. No. 2014-343, §12, 9-16-14, eff. 9-21-14)

Source: City of Raleigh, North Carolina, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/raleigh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT12LIRE_CH1STPUWA_ARTCPADESTEV_S12-1059FOBIRAFetched: 11/1/2026