An alert issued by Chicago Wednesday reminded residents of a number of street closures and parking restrictions, along with security protocols, transportation and more as the city prepares to host the annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1.
Thousands of runners will take over streets in the city’s Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Douglass Park neighborhoods for the popular half marathon this weekend.
Street closures began Wednesday and are set to ramp up ahead of the big race, but there will also be a number of “wellness-based events” in the lead-up to the race that could mean additional closures.
This year’s event will also have a new starting line, organizers noted.
Here’s what to expect:
Street Closures
Wednesday, June 3 at 6 a.m. until Monday, June 8 at 5 p.m.
• Music Ct. Circle: Hamlin Blvd. to Woodward Dr.
• Woodward Dr.: Madison St. to Jackson Blvd.
• Jackson Blvd.: Hamlin Blvd. to Central Park Ave.
Saturday, June 6 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, June 7 at 5 p.m.
• Madison St.: Hamlin Blvd. to Central Park Ave.
Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. until Sunday, June 7 at 11 a.m.
• McCrea Dr.: Schraeder Dr. to end.
• Schraeder Dr.: Hamlin Blvd. to Washington Blvd.
Sunday, June 7 at 2 a.m. until 11 a.m.
• Madison St.: Central Park Ave. to St. Louis Ave.
• Central Park Ave.: Washington Blvd. to Congress Pkwy.
Sunday, June 7 at 5:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
• Congress Pkwy.: Independence Blvd. to Central Park Ave.
• Independence Blvd.: Jackson Blvd. to Douglas Blvd.
• Douglas Blvd.: Independence Blvd. to Sacramento Dr.
• Sacramento Dr.: Ogden Blvd. to Roosevelt Rd.
• Ogden Ave.: Sacramento Blvd. to California Ave. (North Service road only)
• Farrar Dr.: Ogden Blvd. to Sacramento Dr.
Sunday, June 7 at 5:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
• Hamlin Blvd.: Madison St. to Congress Pkwy.
• Hamlin Blvd.: Madison St. to Maypole Ave.
• Washington Blvd.: Schraeder Dr. to Hamlin Blvd.
Sunday, June 7 at 5:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
• Central Park Ave.: Lake St. to Franklin Blvd.
• Conservatory Dr.: Lake St. to Franklin Blvd.
• Franklin Blvd.: Central Park Ave. to Sacramento Blvd.
• Sacramento Blvd.: Franklin Blvd to Augusta Blvd.
• Humboldt Dr.: Augusta Blvd. to North Ave.
• Division St.: Humboldt Dr. to Luis Munoz Dr.
• Luis Munoz Marin Dr.: Humbolt Dr. to Humboldt Dr.
Race start time
The race is slated to begin at 7 a.m. CT, but wheelchair athletes will officially begin the event starting at 6:50 a.m.
Other events
Three “wellness-based events” will also take place Saturday in the Garfield Park park neighborhood.
The events start at 8 a.m. and continue through 11 a.m., featuring a community shakeout run led by Peace Runners 773, youth races and a family friendly wellness walk.
Security
Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications said it will monitor the event and Chicago Police will enforce restrictions along the race route.
“OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies. Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates,” the agency said.
They also encouraged attendees and participants to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity.
Parking
Parking will be limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park, but a free shuttle service and parking will be available at the Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure (760 W. Taylor Street and 763 W. Polk Street), located on the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
The shuttle will run every 20 minutes starting at 4 a.m. and continuing through 12:30 p.m.
The first shuttle is anticipated to leave the UIC parking lot around 4:30 a.m., and the final shuttle will leave Garfield Park at 12:30 p.m., organizers said.
Shuttles will drop off and pick up participants near Garfield Park at Central Park Avenue and Monroe Street.
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