Weekend race alert

Two scheduled race events are expected to impact traffic in Downtown Kansas City on Saturday, Feb. 14. Road closures for the races are as follows:

Mardi Gras 5k | 10:00 a.m.
The Mardi Gras 5k will begin at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Sprint Center. The race will impact traffic along 12th St., Oak St., Gillham Rd., Pershing Rd., Grand Blvd. and 17th St. Additional race information, including a map of the race, can be found online at http://kcraceday.org/races/mardi-gras-5k-2/ or by contacting Raul Flores at 913-206-4334.

Cupid’s Undie Run | 1:00 p.m.
The run will begin at 1:00 p.m. outside of McFaddens on Grand Blvd. The race will impact traffic on 13th St., Oak St., 18th St., and Grand Blvd. Additional race information, including a map of the race, can be found online at http://kcraceday.org/races/cupids-undie-run/ or by contacting Layne Whitehouse at 913-461-1254.