DETROITFREEPRESSMARATHON TRACKRUNNER HOW TO

DETROITFREEPRESSMARATHON TRACKRUNNER HOW TO

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Volunteers should arrive around 5:30am to assist with set-up and should conclude by 10:00am.Īll volunteers will receive a hooded fleece jacket (see photo below) as a thank you for their time. We are still seeking volunteers (35-50 in total!) to assist with the fluid station. The course map thru Boston Edison can be found above and online at On Chicago between Woodrow Wilson & Second, the route will go against the flow of traffic and will close down the north side of the boulevard. The route will close down the south side of W. Boston & Chicago Blvds will be closed for runners?Ī. Exact placement of the tables will be determined the morning of the race. There will be 3 tables set up on either side of the street with Gatorade & water for the runners. The fluid station will be located on LaSalle between Chicago & Longfellow. If possible, we recommend to move your vehicle by midnight Saturday night.Ī. There is a risk that your vehicle may be ticketed or towed if it is parked along the course. No longer racing for a high school or college team created a certain amount of freedom for David Mitter. Please do not park your car on the street along the race route in order to create a clear path for the runners. Excellent report and a job well done I ran the the US only half marathon and I felt exactly the same when they draped the foil blanket on me at the finish line. 1 day ago &0183 &32 Howell grad David Mitter has fun (and beer) finishing 5th in Detroit Free Press Marathon. Can I park my car on the street along the race route?Ī. During that time, it will be extremely difficult for vehicles to cross any section of the course safely, so please make prior arrangements with your vehicle if you need access during these times. We expect runners in our neighborhood between 7:15-9:45am, with the “pack” being between 8:00-9:00am. Our marathon course offers international appeal, traversing both downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, crossing the border at both the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. When will runners be passing through Boston Edison?Ī. We expect the roads in BE to be open by approximately 10:30am. The event uses what is called a “Rolling Open/Closure” plan so that roads can be opened as soon as the last participant crosses the area. If you need to move a barricade to enter/exit your home prior to it being secured by the Police, please return the barricade to its place after driving through. Barricades will start going up as early as 4am however, barricades do not start being secured until approximately 6:00am by DPD. Below is some additional information regarding road closures & logistics that may impact you on race day.Ī. This is an independent event and not sanctioned by the HBEA. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as road closures can cause inconveniences to those who live along the route. This Sunday, October 17th, The Detroit Free Press Marathon will route runners through Boston Edison as part of the new course this year.

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