By Sara Beth Williams–
Several key road closures in Citrus Heights will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8.
According to a list posted on the Sacramento Running Association’s website, several intersections and roads are scheduled to be closed at specific times throughout the marathon event. Below is a list of closures impacting Citrus Heights.
- Oak Avenue from Kenneth Avenue (mile 5) to Fair Oaks Boulevard will be closed from 6:55 a.m. to at least 8:45 a.m.
- Fair Oaks Boulevard will be closed from Oak Avenue (mile 6) south to Madison Avenue from at least 6:50 a.m. to between 9:30 and 10 a.m. This includes the intersections of Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue (Between mile 7 and mile 8)
The marathon road closures will also affect major roads and intersections from Folsom to downtown Sacramento, including Folsom-Auburn Road, J Street, L Street, and Capitol Mall.
Officials confirmed with The Sentinel Tuesday that traffic control will be conducted by the California Highway Patrol.
The Sacramento Running Association notes online that the list of exact closure times are based on a 3-minute-per mile pace for the first racers, and approximately a 13:44 min-per-mile pace for the slowest runners.
For up-to-date road closure information and closure avoidance the association recommends using the WAZE app, which has partnered with the California International Marathon.
For detailed route information visit the Sacramento Running Association’s website to find an interactive map of the marathon route here: Course Information.
