What to know about the Around the Bay Road Race

The Around the Bay Road Race is just over a week away and a new venue is set to host the event.

Liuna Station will be the new host venue this year, a change from last year when the race was hosted at Tim Hortons Field.

Race director Anna Lewis confirmed that the 30 km race will actually be 30 km, unlike last year’s 34 km route ending at Tim Hortons Field.

30 km race
This year’s 30 km will start at Simcoe Street East, just east of John Street North at 9:45 a.m.

15 km race
The 15 km will begin at 9:45 a.m. north of the lift bridge and will have shuttles departing from Liuna Station at 8:30 a.m. to bring participants to the start line.

10 km race
The 10 km will start near LaSalle Park and will also have shuttles departing from Liuna Station at 8:30 a.m. to bring participants to the start line.

5 km race
The 5 km will start at Simcoe Street East, just east of John Street North at 8:30 a.m.

The following Hamilton road closures will temporarily be in place March 30 to allow for the safe passage of runners:

• Simcoe Street from James Street to Mary Street, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Hughson Street from Ferrie Street to Strachan Street, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• John Street from Ferrie Street to Strachan Street, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Catharine Street from Ferrie Street to Strachan Street. 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Mary Street from Ferrie Street to Strachan Street, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Murray Street from John Street to James Street, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Strachan Street from Bay Street to Mary Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• John Street from Strachan Street to Murray Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Bay Street from Stuart Street to Strachan Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• James Street from Barton Street to Simcoe Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Westbound Stuart Street from Bay Street to Queen Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Westbound Barton Street from Queen Street to Locke Street, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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There will also be lane restrictions on James Street from Simcoe Street to Burlington Street and on Burlington Street/eastbound Nikola Tesla Boulevard from James Street to Woodward Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The following Burlington road closures will also be in place on March 30 from 9 a.m.to  2 p.m. to allow for safe passage of runners:

• QEW Toronto-bound exit ramp to North Shore Boulevard East. A detour will be available via Fairview Street.
• North Shore Boulevard East Niagara-bound entry ramp to the QEW. A detour will be available via Fairview Street.
• North Shore Boulevard closed from QEW ramps to Plains Road. The westbound lane will be open for emergency vehicles and local residents.

The southbound lane of King Road from Plains Road East to North Shore Boulevard East will be limited to local access only between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Northbound traffic will not be affected.

The eastbound curb lane of Plains Road West from Spring Gardens Road to North Shore Boulevard West will also be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

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