City of Oaks Marathon Causes Major Road Closures in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. — Drivers in Raleigh should expect significant road closures on Sunday morning due to the City of Oaks Marathon. The marathon’s route will impact several main roads inside I-440, primarily affecting Hillsborough Street, Morgan Street, Glenwood Avenue, and Western Boulevard.

Hillsborough Street will experience closures from the State Capitol building to the I-440 North on-ramp. The race is set to start at 7 a.m. at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and North Street. Before the race begins, Glenwood Avenue will close from Peace Street to Hillsborough Street at 3 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen at 1 p.m.

Most road closures are expected to last until 9:45 a.m. The marathon course, which spans 26.2 miles, will take participants through several key areas, including downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South, NC State University, Boylan Heights, and Crabtree Valley.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays, as the marathon is expected to draw many runners and spectators to the city.