Around the Bay Road Race street closures

More than 10, 000 participants will take to the the streets in the annual Around the Bay Road Race tomorrow causing traffic disruptions.

The race is the oldest road race in North America, with the first event held in 1894. The race has attracted an elite group of runners throughout its history, including winners of the Boston marathon and the Olympics.

The marquee event is the 30 km race that will take about 8, 000 runners from Hamilton’s downtown core, to the beach strip, into Burlington, up rolling hills – including the infamous “Heartbreak Hill” – and will finish inside Copps Coliseum. There is also a 5 km event that is expected to attract 2, 000 participants.

Road closures and restrictions:

• – Valley Inn Road CLOSED from city limit to York Boulevard from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• – York Boulevard from Plains Road West to Dundurn Street (eastbound only to Hamilton) CLOSED 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• – York Boulevard from Dundurn to Queen Street REDUCED to one eastbound lane; all York eastbound traffic will be detoured south on Queen Street from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• – York Boulevard from Queen Street to Bay Stree (eastbound only) CLOSED from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• – York Boulevard westbound traffic DETOURED onto Highway 403 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• – Highway 403 York Boulevard on ramp CLOSED 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• – Bay Street between Main Street West and York Boulevard CLOSED from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.