The City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh is poised to affect traffic this Sunday morning, leading to several road closures in key areas. Significant stretches of major roadways including Hillsborough Street, Morgan Street, Glenwood Avenue, and Western Boulevard will be impacted as the marathon gets underway.
Starting early Sunday, the marathon will initiate a series of road closures. Notably, most of Hillsborough Street will be closed from the State Capitol to the I-440 North on-ramp. Glenwood Avenue will close from Peace Street to Hillsborough Street beginning at 3 a.m., with plans to reopen at 1 p.m. Other closures will generally be in place until approximately 9:45 a.m.
The marathon kicks off at 7 a.m. at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and North Street, with participants set to run a total distance of 26.2 miles that will weave through various neighborhoods and landmarks across the city.
Key locations along the marathon route include Downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South, NC State University, Boylan Heights, and Crabtree Valley.
For those interested in a detailed list of road closures related to this event and more comprehensive information, resources can be accessed through El-Balad. The City of Oaks Marathon not only highlights the athletic spirit of the community but also showcases the vibrant city of Raleigh, contributing to local festivities and encouraging community participation.