Event will begin and end at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon, 10K and Relay, which will be held on Sunday, March 18, will necessitate some street closures, the Sarasota Police Department has reported.
Race day packet pickup will begin at 5:30 a.m., with the race starting at 6:30 a.m., a news release notes.
The race is scheduled to end by 11 a.m.
The starting and finish line for the race is at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, located at 777 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
The following street closures are being planned, the release adds:
Boaters planning to use the 10th Street Boat Ramp on March 18 may wish to use the Ken Thompson Parkway boat launch because of the race traffic, the news release notes.
Drivers, residents and spectators are asked to have patience before, during and after the race, given the temporary lane closures, the release says. Drivers also are urged to use caution during the event, the release adds.
Additionally, motorists can expect delays because of the temporary lane closures and the increase of traffic volume during the late morning hours, the release points out. Residents of neighborhoods that will be affected by the race are being asked to plan accordingly, the release says.
Sarasota Police Department officers and volunteers will be posted along the route to assist motorists and residents in congested areas and to ensure the safety of the Half Marathon participants, the release adds.