There are two races you should know about that may impact your movement this weekend.
A run and triathlon/duathlon will affect traffic on the mornings of Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18.
- he Rivalry Run will begin on Saturday, Aug. 17 outside the Sprint Center (Grand Boulevard and 13th Street). Rolling road closures will take place from 8-9 a.m. on the following race route: south on Grand Boulevard until it curves onto Main Street; north on Main Street; east on 20th Street; and north on Grand Boulevard to finish at the Sprint Center. Police will let traffic cross when no runners are present.
- The Jackson County Triathlon and Duathlon will begin Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Longview Lake entrance on Raytown Road. Rolling road closures will take place from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on the race route: south on Raytown Road; east on High Grove Road; south on Southeast Raytown Road; east on 137th Street, which turns into Hook Road; south on Peterson Road; east on 139th Street; north on Sampson Road; west on Scherer Road; and north on Raytown Road to finish at Longview Lake. Police will let traffic cross when no runners are present.
Please observe caution and obey all posted detours and barricades.
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