TALLAHASSEE, FL — The annual Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon returns this Sunday, February 2nd.
Thousands of participants will take over the streets beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The race will begin at Monroe and Jefferson Streets with the finish line on Madison Street.
Tallahassee Police Department says several streets and intersections will be closed during both the full and half marathon, which begin simultaneously. Below are the road closures to be aware of:
The following are temporary road closures from 6:30-9 a.m.
- Monroe Street from Apalachee Parkway to Tennessee Street
- East Pensacola Street from Calhoun Street to Adams Street
- Jefferson Street from Calhoun Street to Adams Street
- College Avenue from Calhoun Street to Adams Street
- Park Avenue from Calhoun Street to Adams Street
- No traffic north on Thomasville Road from Monroe Street (7-9 a.m.)
- No traffic south on Calhoun Street from Thomasville Road to Tennessee Street. (7-9 a.m.)
The following are temporary road closures from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.:
- Robert & Trudie Perkins Way from FAMU Way to Disston Street
- FAMU Way (westbound) from Adams Street to Lake Bradford Street
- FAMU Way (eastbound) from Lake Bradford Road to Gamble Street
- Ridge Road will be closed from Springsax Road to Sunnyside Drive
The following are road closures for the entire duration of the marathon from 5 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.:
- Woodward Avenue from Gaines Street to St. Augustine Street
- Madison Street from Woodward Avenue to Railroad Avenue
TPD says all motorists should be aware that runners have the right of way, and traffic will be held as runners cross intersections
TPD urges all citizens to review the marathon route to become familiar with the affected areas to avoid delays.
The races are expected to wrap up around 2:30 p.m.
Registration is still open until tomorrow, February 1st. To register for the race click here.
