Rochester Marathon 2018
On Sunday, September 23rd the Rochester Marathon will make its way through Irondequoit. Over the past few weeks we have been getting information form the race organizers about the impact on coming and going from the neighborhood on that morning, the route and how to get involved.
Runners will be using the South bound lanes of Thomas Avenue and St. Paul Boulevard as they make their way through Irondequoit a map of the full course can be seen here. According to the organizers, in and out access to the side streets may restricted during the morning hours as runners make their way through our community. However, volunteers from our town neighborhood associations and Yellow Jacket Racing as well as officers from the Irondequoit Police Department will be stationed at various intersections to make sure everyone stays safe.
Based on the information we have we are advising that Winona Woods residents utilize Winona Blvd as a North/South route during the morning to avoid the boulevard. When crossing or rejoining St. Paul is necessary we suggest using the intersection at Titus Ave.
Now for the fun stuff
This race should bring a huge crowd of runners right through our beautiful neighborhood which makes this a terrific opportunity to showcase our community.
There are three ways to get involved:
One:
Yellow Jacket Racing is organizing a neighborhood competition for the best cheering section with cash prizes. So we are calling everyone and anyone to show up along the west side of St. Paul Blvd and show their community spirit. Wear turquoise to show your Winona Woods Pride, grab some pots and pans to bang, make some posters, dust off your pom-poms and get ready. We are trying to assemble the biggest and best cheering section in the whole race!
Two:
Help the runners get a chance to think of something other than how much longer they have to go through self-imposed suffering. In addition, this year Winona Woods will be teaming up with the nearby Seneca, Nowadoga, Briarwood, NoLA, Rogers Orchard and Parkside Neighborhood Associations to make an even bigger impact!
Winona Woods and other neighborhood associations along St. Paul Blvd. will be hosting a “Back to School Theme” so show your I-Town pride with yellow and gold, WICSD Sports Gear or otherwise.
At the end of the race, the runners will vote on the best community display and the our Irondequoit Team is up against groups from all over the county. First place is $800. If the Irondequoit Neighborhoods Team wins the prize money it will be distributed proportionally to each participating association in respect to the number of volunteers each neighborhood has registered to help at the event!
Please! If you have a lawn on the Boulevard or disney decor props or costumes you can pitch in with just mark your items clearly with your name/address and drop them off at the appropriate locations (To be announced) to help bring this event to life. At the end of the day please come pick it back up!
TO SIGN UP TO HELP AT THE THEME LOCATION CLICK HERE
We are also looking for volunteers to man the water station and/or manage safe crossing for runners at the smaller side street entrances and act as road marshals along St. Paul Blvd. from 7:30 AM -2:30 PM.
TO HELP AT THE WATER STATION OR TO ROAD MARSHALL CLICK HERE
No matter how you wish to contribute, we hope to see you there. Let’s show our visitors what our community is all about!
Further details about getting involved with this can be obtained by emailing our event chair Jim Barnum at winona.woods.marathon@gmail.com
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION:
We appreciate the efforts of the Rochester & Irondequoit Police Departments, who along with volunteer road marshals will do their very best to lessen the impact to you and the community while keeping the runners and walkers out of harm’s way.
The following roads will be closed on Sunday, September 23, 2018 for the approximate timeframes shown:
City of Rochester/Charlotte Areas:
Approx. 6am – 11am:
- Maplewood Dr from Lake Ave to Gorsline St
- Maplewood Ave from Maplewood Dr to dead end at Rose Gardens
- Bridgeview Drive from Rt 104 to Keehl Street
- Maplewood Drive from Keehl Street to Lake Ave
Approx. 7am – 12pm:
- Petten Street from Lake Avenue to the River
Approx. 8am – 2pm:
- Driving Park Bridge
Approx. 8am – 2pm:
- Smith Street Bridge
- Cataract St from St Paul to the dead end
Approx. 8am – 2pm:
- Morrie Silver Way from Verona St to State
- Platt St from State St to Mill St
- Plymouth Ave from Allen to Brown St
- State St btwn Brown & Allen
- State St will have heavy traffic due to people traveling to Frontier Field for event. Add’l free event parking is available at the Sister Cities Garage (on Fitzhugh, btwn Main & Church). There will also be parking available at Frontier Field (Lots C&D), which can also be accessed from Main St to Broad St to Morrie Silver Way.
Will be closed Sep 15th 7pm to Sept 17th 3pm:
- Morrie Silver Way from Oak St to Verona St
Irondequoit:
Approx. 7:30am – 1:30pm:
- There will be no southbound travel on Thomas Ave
- There may be delays crossing St. Paul Blvd, mainly for side streets west of St. Paul (especially btwn 8am – 10am)
O’Rorke Bridge:
- Traffic can cross over bridge; lift will remain closed and not be raised for boat traffic from 4am – 1:30pm