10E
Date: September 15, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Aram Chaparyan, City Manager
By: Gabriella Imai, Staff Assistant | [email protected] Subject: City Manager – Discuss and Provide Direction on Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 Special Event Updated Route on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Proposed Fees.
Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council discuss and provide direction on the updated course route and proposed fees for the Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 special event on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
In 2025, Nike introduced the After Dark Tour, a global race series designed to encourage and support the next generation of women runners. The series focused on nighttime running as a means of creating opportunities for women athletes to build connections, strengthen community, and reclaim the night through the sport of running.
The tour included events in seven major cities including Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul, Mumbai, London, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. Collectively, the series attracted more than 50,000 women across five continents, with approximately one-third of participants completing their first organized race. Following the success of the race series, Nike has continued the After Dark Tour in 2026.
This year's international tour includes 10K and half-marathon events in Shanghai, Sydney, Mexico City, London, Los Angeles, Manila, and Mumbai.
In Los Angeles Nike is bringing the 2026 After Dark Tour to the South Bay and intends to have the 13.1-mile half-marathon race travel through three South Bay communities, including the City of Hermosa Beach, the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance in October 24th of this year.
The race would begin in the City of Redondo Beach before traveling south and entering the City of Torrance. Following City Council's approval of the previous route on May 19, 2026 subject to a Location Use fee being successfully negotiated, Nike has proposed an updated course route for City Council's consideration.
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Under the previously approved route, the race would enter the City of Torrance just north of Miramar Park along Paseo de la Playa. The route through Torrance would extend approximately
1.75 miles, with participants traveling south along Paseo de la Playa to Palos Verdes Boulevard before making a U-turn and traveling north along Paseo de la Playa. The course would then exit Torrance and continue into the City of Redondo Beach.
The updated proposed route maintains the same original entrance/exit portion of Paseo de la Playa through Torrance but adds a segment of Palos Verdes Boulevard. Under the updated course, participants would exit Torrance from Paseo de la Playa and briefly reenter the City of Torrance after traveling through the City of Redondo Beach. Participants would travel southbound on Camino de la Costa before turning south onto the portion of Palos Verdes Boulevard that fronts the residential and religious properties parking area and continuing to Calle Miramar, where they would make a U-turn and travel northbound on the main street portion of Palos Verdes Boulevard.
The northbound race course portion of Palos Verdes Boulevard would require a single-lane closure of southbound traffic.
The updated course increases the number of residential units impacted by the event. Under the previous route, approximately 250 residential units, including apartments, condominiums, and single-family residences located along Paseo de la Playa, would have been affected by the temporary loss of vehicular access during the Saturday road closure. Under the updated route, a total of 492 residential units is expected to be impacted by the race course, with 57 single-family residential units and 435 being apartments and condominium residential units. These impacts include the temporary loss of vehicular access to properties located along the affected portions of the race course during the event road closures between 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with no parking signs posted 72 hours in advance, and towing conducted by the City 2 hours before the race. For a visual representation of the total number of units impacted by the updated course, please refer to the attached map provided as Attachment #3.
In addition to the residential impacts, the event would affect parking and access to recreational facilities in the area. Street parking along the course would be unavailable during the closure period, and parking within the Los Angeles County Torrance Beach Parking Lot would also be temporarily unavailable. Additionally, Miramar Park will be utilized as an event activation area and as a result, would be temporarily unavailable for typical park goers from October 23 through October 24, 2026.
Given the anticipated impacts of the proposed course on Torrance residents and the surrounding community, staff requested that the Nike team provide additional information regarding the event, including event details, a logistics and operations plan, and a timeline identifying key milestones leading up to the event. Staff also requested information regarding success metrics from previous After Dark Tour events, anticipated outcomes for the 2026 event, and the potential economic impact to the Torrance community.
Additionally, staff requested that Nike consider a monetary contribution to help offset the impacts associated with the event, including the temporary use and closure of City streets and facilities and the resulting impacts to residents, businesses, and recreational users in the event area. In response, Nike provided the proposal deck (Attachment #2) including all requested information attached to this item for City Council's review, that includes Nike’s proposed $15,000 community impact contribution to the City of Torrance, 100 race bibs to Torrance residents, and 16 race bibs to North High School through Students Run LA. After further discussions with the Nike team and 2 City Council
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City Manager’s Office, Nike has proposed a revised proposal that includes a $25,000 community impact contribution to the City of Torrance, an additional $25,000 in-kind contribution through Nike’s charitable arm to Friends of the Park to support youth sports, 100 race bibs for Torrance residents, and 16 race bibs for North High School students participating through Students Run LA.
In addition to the proposed amount by Nike, staff has provided a list of conservative estimates of potential City permit and public safety fees associated with this event for City Councils awareness.
Final costs will depend on actual usage, equipment requirements, and final personnel assignments as the Nike team continues to finalize various components of the event.
City of Torrance Permit Fees (Estimated)
Permit Name Cost of Permit
Special Event Permit Application (Flat Fee) $ 107.00 Amplified Sound Application (Flat Fee) $ 122.00
Safety Inspection Permit (Based on event
scope) $ 1,000.00
Park Reservation Fee $ 1,750.00 Tent Permit ($63.72 per tent) $ 382.00
Generator permit (Flat) $ 112.00
Estimated Total Cost: $3,473.00
Public Safety Fees
Position Cost Per Hour (Cost Dependent on Rank)
Torrance Police Officer $ 184.00
Torrance Fire Safety Officer $ 167.00
Estimated Total Cost Per Hour: $ 351.00
City Manager staff also wanted to highlight that Nike has reached tentative agreements with the Cities of Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. As of the preparation of this report, staff has confirmed that the Hermosa Beach Fees includes its standard permit fees, as well as a $50,000 community impact contribution and an additional $50,000 in-kind contribution through Nike’s charitable arm to Friends of the Park to support youth sports and recreation. Nike also provided 100 tickets for Hermosa Beach residents and community members and engaged with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to identify potential collaboration opportunities. Additionally, the City of Redondo Beach is charging their $8,000 per-square-mile location use fee listed in their fee schedule, along with other applicable permit fees.
The City Manager's Office of Special Events permit fee structure provides for the assessment of a City Location Use Fee for events of this nature. In consideration of the number of residences temporarily impacted by the event and the use of City facilities and resources, the City Manager’s Office recommends accepting the proposed $25,000 community impact contribution to the City of Torrance, with the additional $25,000 of in-kind contribution. The final amount approved by City Council would be applied toward the location use fee, and the in-kind contribution would be provided to designated nonprofit organization(s). This would be in addition to any other departmental application and permit fees.
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Given the anticipated impacts, the proposed community benefits, and the City's existing Special Event Permit fee structure, staff is seeking direction from the City Council regarding the proposed updated course route and the appropriate application of the City's Location Use Fee and any additional conditions or community benefits that should be considered for the Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 special event, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Nike After Dark Tour - Special Event Application
2. Nike After Dark Tour - Proposal Deck
3. City of Torrance Nike After Dark Tour - Residential Impact
4. Nike After Dark Tour - Road Closure Grid
5. May 19, 2026 Council Agenda Item 10A (available online at https://torranceca.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&type=8&uid=111c4f1b-bbe9- 4dd8-8f80-7eccc9d09353)
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Special Event Application (Non-Filming)
EVENT NAME _____________________________ EVENT DATE ______________________ Event Request Instructions
APPLICATION FEES:
Non-profit events - $52 (with letter from non-profit); Private or for-profit events - $103 STEP 1: Complete pages 1-3 of the application. The form is also available at www.TorranceCA.Gov/SEFO.
Please submit a site plan and available marketing information with the application.
STEP 2: Submit the application with payment of the application fee (check or credit card authorization form) along with appropriate supporting documents to the Special Events & Filming Office (SEFO) by email or in person. Email is [email protected].
STEP 3:As the complexity of events varies, all applications should be submitted 12 weeks prior to the requested date. If the event has previously received approval from the Special Events Committee, a lead time of six weeks may be allowed. Events that require use of public streets or facilities, special effects, food vendors, food trucks, alcohol, or amplified sound, will require a 12-week lead time.
STEP 4: Depending on the nature/complexity of the event, and whether or not it has been approved previously, the application may require a planning meeting with the Special Events Committee. All conditions for the Special Event will be explained at that meeting. Please come prepared to answer any questions from the Committee. Fees and conditions will be discussed at that time.
STEP 5: Once conditionally approved, the Applicant (Permittee) is to follow-up at the Permit Center to process and pay for the permit requirements (i.e. sound permits, safety inspections, police cov erage, etc.).
The Special Event Application fee is separate from all Permit Fees.
Insurance Requirements
A. The Applicant (Permittee) must provide, at its sole expense, the following insurance:
1. If applicable, Automobile Liability covering Symbol 1 (any auto) with at least the following limits of liability:
a) Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence; and b) Property Damage of at least $250,000 per occurrence; or c) Combined single limits of at least $1,000,000.
2. General Liability including coverage for premises, products and completed operations, independent contractors and vendors, personal injury and contractual obligations with combined single limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, aggregate $2,000,000 without exclusion of Event Holders; Bystanders or Participants (performers, employees, volunteers or individuals compensated by Insured) and sports/athletic contest/exhibitions not excluding athletic participants). Applicant/Permittee must identify each vendor to be on City property for this event and will name these vendors as additional insureds or provide proof vendor has met minimum insurance requirements and naming City of Torrance additional insured.
3. Workers' Compensation with limits as required by the State of California and Employers liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident or illness. The policy shall be endorsed to waive the insurer’s rights of subrogation against the City of Torrance, the City Council, and each member thereof, members of boards and commissions, every officer, official, and employee.
B. The Applicant’s (Permittee’s) insurance must be primary and non-contributory.
C. The City of Torrance, City Council, members of boards and commissions, every officer, agent, official, employee and volunteer must be named an additional insured under the automobile and general liability policies.
D. Each insurance policy must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without prior notice to the City.
E. The insurers must be admitted to do business in California and rated B+ or better in the most recent addition of the Best's Key Rating Guide and only if they are a financial class of VII or better.
F. Applicant (Permittee) hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Applicant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Applicant (Permittee) agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
G. At the City’s sole discretion additional insurance may be required.
As of 9/2019
City of Torrance Special Event Request (Non-filming) Page 1 5 ATTACHMENT 1
City of Torrance
Special Event Application (Non-Filming)
Applicant (Permittee) Information
Name of Event: Date:
Requesting Organization:
Name of
Applicant/Permittee:
Profit Non-Profit Non-Profit ID
Address City State Zip
Phone Email
Contact Person Cell
Event Information
Type of Event:
5K/10K/Marathon Bike Race Charity Event Demonstration
Circus/Carnival Street Fair Boutique Car Show
Outdoor Market Parade Concert Exhibit
Other
Date: Time:
Location:
Anticipated Attendance: Anticipated Participants:
Describe Event’s Activities: Provide flyer if available Additional Elements (Check all that apply):
Amplified Sound Generator Barricades No Parking
Restrooms
Vendors
Stage Bouncers Pyrotechnics Laser shows
Acrobatics Rides Animals Other
City of Torrance Special Event Request (Non-filming) Page 2 Street Closure
Tent
Lane Closure
Games
Food Sales
Alcohol
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Special Event Application (Non-Filming)
Describe where you will be parking the vehicles for your event – please show parking areas on Site Map:
Describe your plan for after event clean up:
Private Security
Private Security:
Name of Firm Contact Person
Address City State Zip
Phone License Number
Yes No
Number of Guards Armed
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Special Event Application (Non-Filming)
Agreement
I hereby certify that (1) the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge; (2) I will ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit, including any attachments, and obtain approval for changes in the original permit; and (3) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the immediate cancellation of this agreement.
I, as Applicant (Permittee), shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liability, expenses, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, those arising from breach of contract, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, loss of use, or property loss arising out of the exercise of my rights under this Permit, unless caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. The obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless includes, but is not limited to, any liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of the Permittee, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors in the exercise of its rights under this Permit. It is further agreed, Permittee’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless will apply except to the extent of concurrent negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct, on the part of City, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, or its officers, agents and employees. In the event of any dispute between Permittee and City, as to whether liability arises from the negligence of the City or its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors, Permittee will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as negligent. Permittee’s obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, as set forth in this section of this Permit, shall survive the revocation, expiration, termination, or cancellation of this Permit.
Applicant/Permittee Name (Print) Title
Signature Date
Contact Information
Special Events and Filming Office
City Manager’s Office
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
310.618.2456
[email protected]
City of Torrance Business License
Finance Department
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
310.618.5923
Attn: Suzanne Bittner
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STREET FROM TO SIDE OF ROAD CLOSED OPEN
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24TH ST HERMOSA AVE THE STRAND WHOLE ROAD 4:00 PM 9:45 PM THE STRAND 24TH ST HARBOR DR WHOLE ROAD 4:00 PM 10:15 PM
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COURSE CLOSURES | OCT 24TH
START & FINISH LINE CLOSURES | OCT 23RD - OCT 25TH
REDONDO BEACH
TORRANCE
EVENT ROAD CLOSURES | LOS ANGELES | OCT 24
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