Cathy DuPont reported to the St. Augustine local news desk that the Matanzas 5000 & Fun Run on Saturday, January 23rd will necessitate the closing of some streets and will cause minor traffic disruptions.
The Matanzas 5000
Start: 9:00 a.m. Finish: 9:45 a.m. (approximately)
Race Route
Start at Francis Field on W. Castillo Dr., east to S. Castillo Dr., south on S. Castillo Dr. – Avenida Menendez, west on St. Francis St., south on Marine St., west on South St., north on St. George St., north on Cordova St., west on Bridge St., north on Granada St., west on King St., north on Sevilla St., west on Valencia St., north on Riberia St., east on W. Castillo Dr., south on Cordova St. to end in the vicinity of Project SWING.
Street Closings
W. Castillo Dr. and Cordova St (between Orange St. and W. Castillo Dr.) will be closed from 8:00am – 10:30am, with limited or no access to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.
Congested area
Traffic along the race route and on cross streets will be interrupted during the race.
Fun Run
Start: 10:00 a.m. Finish: 10:30 a.m. (approximately)
Run Route
Start on W. Castillo Dr., east to Cordova St., south to Orange St., west to Riberia St., north to W. Castillo Dr. to finish line.
Street Closings
W. Castillo Dr., Cordova St. (between Cordova and Orange), Orange St. (between Cordova and Riberia) and Riberia St. (between Orange and Castillo) will be closed or have limited and one-way access from 8:00am – 10:30am
Congested area
Traffic along the race route and on cross streets will be interrupted during the race.
Parking
Parking is available in the Historic Downtown Parking Facility. Access in and out of the facility will be prohibited during the race. Parking in the lot west of Francis Field is restricted to oversize vehicles (i.e. motorcoach, recreational vehicles).
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