πββοΈπββοΈ Important Notice: Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Β May 5th, 2024 πββοΈπββοΈ
Dear Friends,
We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the morning of May 5th, 2024, we wanted to share important information regarding the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, which may impact your travel plans, particularly if you’re heading to the Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church.
Link to Course maps:
https://www.zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com/_files/ugd/284ddf_901de9db8dff4f6b9db85c31edf518b8.pdf
Event Details:
Location: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, Downtown Kalamazoo
(145 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007)
Β Start Times:
- Marathon: 7:00 AM
- Half Marathon: 8:30 AM
- 10K Run: 8:50 AM
- 5K Walk/Run: 9:00 AM
Course Closure: All runners and walkers should be off the courses by 1:30 PM.
Road Closures:
Please note the following road closures along the marathon routes.
Kalamazoo:
- Northbound Rose St from Michigan Ave to Kalamazoo St:
Closed Saturday 9:50 AM 10:30 AM - Water St from Eleanor Street to Edwards Street: Closed Thursday night through Monday
- N Edwards from Water Street to Kalamazoo Ave: Closed Thursday night through Monday
- Water St from Pitcher to Eleanor: Closed Sunday 5:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Water St from Eleanor to Rose Street: Closed Sunday 6:00 AM 9:15 AM
- Eastbound Stadium Dr from Howard to Lovell St: Closed Sunday from 6:55 AM 9:30 AM
- Kalamazoo Mall from Michigan Ave to Lovell St: Closed Sunday 9:00 AM 1:30 PM (Peregrine Apartments will have the ability to exit if needed)
- Northbound Lovers Lane from Kilgore Rd to Lakeway Ave: Closed 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Portage:
Roads will close intermittently at various intersections on Sunday morning. Cars will be able to pass through when there are gaps in the runners, but please expect delays.
Alternative Routes to Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church:
- From North Kalamazoo: Consider using North Park Street or Westnedge Avenue to reach West Michigan Avenue, then head eastward to South Park Street and turn onto South Street.
- From South Kalamazoo: Utilize South Westnedge Avenue or South Park Street to access West Michigan Avenue, then head eastward to South Park Street and turn onto South Street.
- From Portage: Take South Westnedge Avenue or Oakland Drive northward to reach West Michigan Avenue, then head eastward to South Park Street and turn onto South Street.
- From Downtown Kalamazoo: Navigate around road closures using East Lovell Street or East Crosstown Parkway to reach South Park Street, then head westward until you reach South Street.
We advise planning your route in advance and allowing extra time for potential delays. Please be mindful of ongoing road closures and follow the guidance of traffic officials and signage.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we appreciate your understanding as we support this community event.