What is the Lumary City to Bay Fun Run 2021?

    An application has been received from SA Fun Runs Committee Inc to facilitate the “Lumary City to Bay Fun Run” in the City of Adelaide on Sunday 7 November 2021. 

    Following the 2018 and 2019 successes, 2021 will again feature a half marathon with participants leaving Colley Terrace, Glenelg at 6:00am and heading towards the City on the same route as the City to Bay Fun Run course. To accommodate the half marathon, the road closure within the City of Adelaide will be enacted at 6:15am.  

    As per last year’s event, the Fun-Run participants will gather in Elder Park prior to the start of the event before moving onto King William Road in time for the start of the event at 8:00am.  

    How will the COVID-19 Pandemic impact this event?

    All City of Adelaide event applications and approvals are subject to the Event Organisers complying with relevant laws, regulations, and restrictions in respect of the outbreak of COVID-19.

    How will stakeholders be notified of this event?

    If the event is approved all residents and businesses residing in the surrounding area will be notified of the upcoming event via a letterbox drop organised by the event organiser two weeks prior the event. Included in the letter will be details of expected noise, road closure details and an event hotline telephone number.

    This event hotline telephone number is provided by the event organiser should a member of the public wish to lodge any feedback or concerns during the event. 

    Additionally, City of Adelaide upload details of upcoming, approved events on it’s Event Dashboard  - https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/community/spaces-rooms-venues-to-hire/upcoming-events/

    Who can I contact during the event if I have any concerns regarding the event?

    Events are required to provide an event hotline telephone number, should a member of the public wish to lodge any feedback or concerns during the event.

    Any member of the public can use the event hotline number to provide their feedback to the event organiser. It is the responsibility of the event organiser to consider all feedback provided and take any necessary actions to remedy the issue. The event hotline phone number will be operated for the duration of the event. 

    Alternatively, members of the public contact the City of Adelaide on 8203 7203 to lodge any feedback or concerns. 

    Would fixed businesses remain accessible during the Lumary City to Bay 2021?

    Yes, while the road will be closed to vehicular traffic, pedestrians will still be able to access the businesses on Roads as per Schedule above and the event organisers will ensure the footpaths are kept clear to provide clear access to existing premises.

    Will commercial vehicles be able to service businesses within the road closures?

    During the road closure no vehicles (authorised vehicles exempt) will be able to access the closed portion of road.

    Where can I find out more information about the Lumary City to Bay 2021?

    If the event is approved, the event organisers are invited to list details under the ‘What’s On’ section of the City of Adelaide website at www.cityofadelaide.com.au/whats-on or the events dashboard at www.cityofadelaide.com.au/community/spaces-rooms-venues-to-hire/upcoming-events/