Two weekend events to include several road closures in Downtown, Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The city of Columbus is hosting two Downtown races this weekend, when several road closures will be implemented during the events.
The 2025 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure takes place Saturday to unite survivors, families, and advocates in a powerful movement to fund research, provide patient support, and drive meaningful change for those impacted by breast cancer. The race site opens at 7 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 8:10 a.m.
According to a spokesperson for the city, the following street closures will take place before, during and after the event.
West Long Street, from Hocking Street to Marconi Boulevard
West Spring Street, from West Street to Hocking St.
Niel Avenue, from New Public Lane to West Long St.
Cozzins Street, from Nationwide Boulevard to W. Spring St.
Rolling street closures will occur along the race route Downtown and in the Arena District as participants pass by. The race starts at 8:45 am at North Bank Park, 311 W. Long St.
In addition, the Girls on the Run Central Ohio 5K will take place on Sunday. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Columbus Commons and will also require the following road closures between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Rich Street, from 3rd Street to High Street
Rolling street closures along the race route
For more information about Girls on the Run visit https://www.girlsontheruncentralohio.org/5k.
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