In order to keep traffic flowing while Lafayette's biggest footrace is in motion, the start, finish, pancakes, first aid station and booths will all be migrating westward slightly.
The excitement will center around the intersection of Oak Hill Road and Mt. Diablo Boulevard, with balloons marking the start and finish lines at the Starbucks and Valero gas station across the street.
"It will be fantastic," says race organizer and executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, Jay Lifson, "much more intimate, with more interaction with the runners."
Street closure will start at 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the intersection of Oak Hill Road and Mt. Diablo Boulevard, and additional closures down the boulevard starting at 7 a.m. By 11 a.m. the party will be over and the roadway should be clear for drivers.
The popular family bike ride was canceled last year, but it has a green light for this year.
Looking for pancakes? Visit the new location this year at the Round Up parking lot. Find all the details for the family-friendly two-mile, 5K and 10K races, as well as sign-up information at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce race website http://bit.ly/resrun2015. Sign-ups are still welcome on the day of the event, free parking is available at BART, and bikes can rest easy at the bike valet.
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