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Race Permit Application

Fees

The cost of a race permit is based on the size of your race;

• Large race (10km or longer) $600
• All other races $300

Deadlines

These deadlines are for applications for races permits. Late applications will not be accepted.

• Large race permit applications shall be submitted at least sixty (60) days before the date of the race;
• All other race permit applications shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the date of the race.

Dates and hours

• Races shall only take place between 6:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays;
• Races may not take place in the downtown area between 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. except on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Insurance

You must have a commercial general liability insurance policy for the race with coverage of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) total, and one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.

Street Closure

• You must provide and pay for barricades and traffic control;
• You must have an approved traffic control and management plan;
• You must pay for posting and removing "No Parking" signs within the event space.

Security

You must provide and pay for security personnel under an approved security plan.

Cleanup

• You must remove all garbage and recyclables according to an approved disposal plan;
• You must pay a security deposit to ensure proper removal of trash and recyclables at large races
  • Large race security deposit $800.

Get help

Read the full City Ordinance regulating parades and races

How to get help at the City of Minneapolis Public Service Center