The 2014 Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure will take place Saturday, May 17 in and around Downtown Columbus. The event is expected to attract a crowd of more than 35,000 participants and spectators. This large event will have a significant impact on motorists and pedestrians in the area.
Street Closures and Race Routes:
Friday May 16th, at 6 p.m. through Saturday May 18th, at approximately 3 p.m.
Broad Street will close between High and Third streets
Saturday May 17th, at 6 a.m. the following will close for the formation area:
Front Street between E. Gay and Rich streets
Broad Street between High Street and Civic Center Drive
High Street between Rich and Broad streets.
Participants should arrive early and expect delays. Spectators and participants should consider using COTA or carpooling to help with parking, See more information on parking at: http://pavingtheway.org/documents/racecureparking.pdf
Expect long rolling closures along the race routes. Law Enforcement Officers will work to allow traffic to cross routes when and if possible. Motorists who are not attending the events are advised to avoid the area if they can. Motorists in the area are asked to watch for heavy bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The race is expected to be finished around noon.