These streets and greenway trails will close for Raleigh’s City of Oaks Marathon. See map

The Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon will take place in and around downtown Raleigh on Sunday, Nov. 5.

For non-racers hoping to get through the city this weekend, here’s what to know about how the race will impact the typical flow of city traffic.

Which Raleigh streets will be closed for the City of Oaks Marathon?

Roads used for the race course will be closed and reopened on a rolling basis as runners move through the course. Most road closures will occur between 7 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., the race website says.

Downtown roads and the Hillsborough Street area will be heavily impacted by race routes. All cross-streets at least one block in each direction will be detoured.

Here are the roads that will be closed for the marathon, along with when they will close and open back up again:

  • Glenwood Ave. from Peace St. to Hillsborough St. — 3 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Western Blvd from Ashe to S. Boylan (westbound only) — 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

  • S. Boylan Ave. from Western to Morgan — 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

  • Hillsborough St. closed from Pullen to Glenwood — 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

  • Capital Blvd southbound at Peace St. exit — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • W. Martin from S. Dawson to Fayetteville St. — 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

  • Dawson St. from Edenton St. to Martin St. — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • McDowell St. from Davie to W Edenton St. — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Fayetteville St. from E. Davie St. to W. Morgan — 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

  • E. Morgan St. from S. Wilmington St. to Glenwood Ave. — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Wilmington St. from Morgan to Peace — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Salisbury from Peace to Morgan — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Edenton St. from Wilmington St. to Hillsborough St. merge — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Hillsborough St. from Glenwood to Salisbury — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Ashe Ave. from Hillsborough to Western — 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • W. Morgan from Hillsborough St. to Glenwood Ave. — 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

  • W. Peace St. from N. Harrington to Clark Ave. merge — 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

  • Clark Ave. from Oberlin to Brooks — 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

  • Pogue / Everett / Gardner around Rose Garden — 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

  • Oberlin from Clark to Hillsborough — 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

  • Dixie Trail from Wade to Hillsborough — 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

  • Clark from Dixie Trail to Faircloth — 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

  • Horton at Lake Boone Trail — 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Faircloth from Beaver Dam Rd. to Hillsborough St. — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Hillsborough St. from Pullen to 1-440 northbound ramp — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Gorman Street at Hillsborough only — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Blue Ridge from Homewood Banks to Crabtree Valley Ave. — 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Crabtree Valley Ave. from Blue Ridge to Homewood Banks — 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • North Hills Drive between Northbrook and Hillock Dr. — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information about maps and routes, visit cityofoaksmarathon.com/detours-road-closures.

Race course for the City of Oaks Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 5 in Raleigh.
Race course for the City of Oaks Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 5 in Raleigh.

How does the City of Oaks Marathon impact Raleigh parking?

There will be parking encumbrances in parts of Raleigh both Saturday and Sunday, according to the special event permit for the race.

The following roads and spots will be posted “no parking” during the specified times:

  • 12 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Sunday: The four parking spots just north of the dumpster garage on the east side of West Street between Tucker Street and Johnson Street.

  • 12 pm. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday: West Street (between North Street and Johnson Street) and Tucker Street (between Glenwood Avenue and West Street).

  • 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Glenwood Avenue (between Peace Street and Hillsborough Street), Hillsborough Street (between Gorman Street and West Street) and North Street (Glenwood Avenue and West Street).

Which trails will be closed for the City of Oaks Marathon?

The City of Raleigh says the following trails will be closed from 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., and they will open on a rolling basis as runners clear the area:

  • House Creek Greenway Trail, which follows House Creek along the I-440 beltline between the Crabtree Creek Trail at Crabtree Valley Mall and Reedy Creek Trail at Wade Avenue

  • Reedy Creek Trail, which follows Reedy Creek Road from Umstead State Park to Blue Ridge Road

  • Mine Creek Greenway Trail, which follows Mine Creek north with Crabtree Creek to Sawmill Road

Runners cross the Boylan Avenue bridge during the Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Runners cross the Boylan Avenue bridge during the Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon Sunday, November 3, 2013.

When do the races begin?

There are lots of races taking place, but the earliest ones kick off 6:55 a.m. Sunday at 400 Glenwood Ave.

Other races — including the half marathon, Old Reliable 10k and Acorn 5k — will start at 7 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. on Glenwood as well.

The full marathon course will close at 1 p.m., and the post-race party will end 1:30 p.m.

What’s the route for the City of Oaks Marathon?

Runners tackling all 26.2 miles will start at the intersection of West North Street and Glenwood Avenue, and they will finish at the intersection of North West Street and Tucker Street.

The race course loops around Union Square and Nash Square, shuffling racers through Hillsborough Street and West Morgan Street for the race’s first few miles.

Runners will then head west, passing the NC State Memorial Bell Tower and up Reedy Creek Greenway to House Creek Greenway.

Racers will pass the Crabtree Valley Mall, moving to North Hills Drive and onto the Mine Creek Trail. The race course is as far north as Shelley Lake.

Find race maps at cityofoaksmarathon.com/race-26.

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