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Getting Around On Race Day

The courses of the Borgess Run for the Health of It weave through downtown, WMU’s campus, neighborhoods and parks. Advance planning for motorists who will be out and about on Sunday, May 6 could help avoid some delays.

All affected streets and intersections are in the City of Kalamazoo, the Township of Kalamazoo and the City of Parchment. All have been approved by those governmental units after review.

The tips below will help you navigate Kalamazoo roads on race day.

Closures

The Kalamazoo Mall – The Kalamazoo Mall will be closed for about an hour and a half after the first race begins at 8 a.m.
Parkview – Parkview will be closed between Drake Road and the entrance to Parkview Hills.
Nazareth Road – From about 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Nazareth Road, north of Gull Road, is closed, and Gull Road motorists can expect delays from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

Where to Avoid if Possible

The Starting/Finish Line – The start and finish line for all May 6 events is at the Nazareth campus on Gull Road. Traffic both ways will be available, but restricted.
Downtown (Michigan/Riverview) – Runners head down Michigan Avenue from Riverview, creating long stoppages for people heading out of downtown via Michigan. Expect delays here and along Riverview, especially if the Kalamazoo River is “up,” making runners cross the road instead of running under the bridge.
Mills Street – Runners will be on the west side of Mills Street, so Northbound Mills Street will be open, including at Kings Highway.

Getting Through

Howard Street – Because runners go over the bridge on Howard, traffic is accessible on Howard.
The Inkster Bridge – Runners head under the Inkster bridge on Bronson, so this bridge takes you from outside the course into the middle of it.
Highways – Want to avoid the course completely, or get to the start or finish line from across town? Take the highway to Sprinkle, and approach Nazareth Campus from the North. Or, get to the westernmost side of the course by taking 131 to the Stadium exit.

North of the Course – To or from the race site, take Nazareth Road to G Avenue, to Riverview, to Commerce, to Mosel. Use Mosel to the west.

South of the Course – Anything south of Crosstown Parkway, east of Burdick, is safe. To get to the race site mid-morning or later, take Mills to Blaine, to Riverview and then to Gull Road.

Checkout our interactive course map for mile-by-mile info on course excitement, aid stations and more!

Here are a couple of the many great places to cheer on runners.

Of course, you’re welcome to saddle up to the course just about anywhere you’d like. Just be sure to leave dogs or pets at home.

Kalamazoo Mall – Mile 3.5

Runners of both the half marathon and full marathon head right down the Kalamazoo Mall. Many of the businesses come out to cheer. Gazelle sports will have music playing. There’s also a water table and porta potties.

WMU Rec Center – Mile 5

Are you a student, or WMU supporter?  Head down to the rec center to cheer on runners with WMU students and faculty. There will be music, a water table, porta potties and—of course— Buster Bronco!

Business Tech. Research Park – Mile 9

The entrance to the BTR Park sits at the corner of Drake and Parkview. There will be a 102.5 Great Country mobile DJ live broadcasting, water tables and porta potties. Many parking lots makes for convenient parking too. But be sure to come by way of Drake. Parkview is closed during the race.

Verburg Park at Paterson – Mile 19

Anywhere in Verburg Park is great, actually. At the Paterson parking lot, there will be WKFR mobile DJ live broadcasting. Farther into the park is a water table and porta potties and even a band – Somebody’s Friend -at the Gull side of the park. The Paterson entrance has a convenient parking lot as well.

Kindleberger Park

Featuring a WRKR Mobile DJ doing live broadcasting, and a nearby water table and porta potties. Kindleberger is a great place to make a day of it. This spot sits on both the half marathon and full marathon courses and has plenty of open space if you want to bring the kids or even have a picnic. Runners will be coming by as late as noon.

Spring Valley Park

Spring Valley is jam packed with excitement.  Inside the park, there will be two bands, two water stations and a DJ. Lots of great space for a picnic or for kids to bring a soccer ball. The park sits on the 10K course, the half marathon course and the full marathon course. Parking is trickier here than some other spots, so the earlier to arrive, the better. No dogs, please!

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