Nike Partnership — After Dark Run and Property Negotiations
Summary
The Nike women's half-marathon drew roughly 12,000 runners plus supporters and won rave reviews for safety and community spirit — but small restaurants on the International Boardwalk were blocked off and missed the crowds. Council members want better communication and business protection if the race returns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not specified — price and terms of the property negotiations are confidential.
Runners, the broader community's profile, and larger restaurants and hotels that captured event spending.
Small International Boardwalk restaurants that were physically blocked off and saw fewer customers during the race.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — November 3, 2026
The Nike women's half-marathon drew roughly 12,000 runners plus supporters and won rave reviews for safety and community spirit — but small restaurants on the International Boardwalk were blocked off and missed the crowds. Council members want better communication and business protection if the race returns.
City Council — October 13, 2026
October 24's 12,000-runner women's half marathon brings road closures around King Harbor from October 22-25. Businesses get a big visitor boost, but harbor businesses worried about being 'made whole' during the 11-day closure footprint.
City Council — July 7, 2026
Nike was set to get a license agreement for its October 24, 2026 After Dark Run half marathon, while closed-session talks continue over Marina parking lot and Seaside Lagoon property.
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