The START banner for the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon is unveiled on March 18 at the Edward Health & Fitness Center in Naperville. (From left) Race Co-Directors Dave Sheble, Bob Hackett, Pat Leonard, Tom Horvath and Craig Bixler; Naperville Mayor George Pradel; Pam Davis, President & CEO, Edward Hospital; Meghan Moreno, Executive Director, Edward Foundation; Dr. Mike Hartmann, Edward Emergency Dept. and Race Medical Director; Doug Krieger, Naperville City Manager and Brian Davis, Vice President, Marketing & Government Relations, Edward Hospital.

The City of Naperville reminds residents and interested parties of the upcoming street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, November 10.

The Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon will start at 7AM and finish at the North Central College athletic complex near South Loomis Street and East Porter Avenue. The course will wind in a large loop through streets and forest preserves before returning to streets and neighborhood paths to finish back near the start. The Naperville Half Marathon will run much of the same course as the marathon.

The City of Naperville has developed a comprehensive traffic control plan to maintain runner safety and overall traffic flow throughout the City and minimize inconvenience to residents. A color-coded map of the marathon and half marathon route as well as the approved traffic control plan that indicates no parking zones, rolling closures and the times roads are expected to reopen is available at www.naperville.il.us/napervillemarathon.aspx.

The race route only will be a no parking, tow zone from 5AM to 2PM on that day and notice will be posted accordingly. The streets of the race route will be re-opened to vehicular traffic and the no parking, tow zone signs removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it is appropriate based on public safety. While significant portions of the event are being held in DuPage County forest preserves, race route portions that take place on City streets will be maintained as “rolling” traffic closures throughout the six-hour event. For example, as runners pass mile marker one of the route, nearby road closures will reopen by 7:45AM.

Detours will be in effect near the following major roadways:

Washington Street from Aurora Road to Martin Avenue from 6:30AM to 8:45AM.

75th Street from Plainfield/Naperville Road to Book Road from 6:30AM to 8:45AM.

Book Road from 75th Street to 87th Street from 6:30AM to 8:45AM.

Washington Street from Bailey Road to Ring Road from 7:30AM to 10AM.

Bailey Road from Washington Street to Coach Drive from 7:30AM to 10AM.

Hobson Road from Washington Street to Olesen Drive from 8AM to noon.

Gartner Road from Washington Street to Julian Street from 8AM to 1PM. (Westbound Gartner Road will remain open to traffic utilizing Grace United Methodist Church.)

For additional maps detailing specific road closures and other parking restrictions, please visit www.naperville.il.us/napervillemarathon.aspx. Motorists should expect delays throughout the morning and early afternoon in and around the race area and take alternate routes or allow extra time to get to their destination.

Residents participating in the City’s Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection Program are also asked not to rake leaves into streets along the race route prior to the race.

Accessible Parking and Spectator Information

Parking at the start and finish area for vehicles displaying a disabled parking placard or license plates is located just west of Brainard Street across from North Central College’s Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. A specific viewing area will be set up for individuals with disabilities and their families on the south side of the Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. Accessible restrooms will be available near the Residence Hall/Recreation Center as well as other areas near the start and finish line. If additional assistance is needed with locating any accessible feature, marathon volunteers will be available to provide assistance. For maps showing ADA accessible features, please visit www.naperville.il.us/napervillemarathon.aspx.

Accessible parking is available in all of the parking lots and parking decks throughout downtown Naperville, as well as on some of the streets. Limited accessible parking is also available at the Municipal Center parking deck, located at 400 S. Eagle St. For more information on parking in downtown Naperville, including details on accessible parking locations, visit www.naperville.il.us/downtownparking.aspx.

Spectators can view the race from just about all areas of the race route and are asked to be respectful of public property and abide by posted City ordinances. Marathon organizers also have provided several designated spectator viewing areas that include accessible parking for individuals with disabilities. Designated spectator areas include:

Meadow Glens Park – 1303 Muirhead Avenue

River Woods Elementary School – 2607 River Woods Drive

Veterans Park – 303 E. Gartner Road

For maps showing these spectator areas and designated parking, please visit www.naperville.il.us/napervillemarathon.aspx.

Both the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon begin together at 7AM on November 10, with runners starting in waves based on pace to lessen overcrowding on the course. An estimated 3,500 runners are expected to compete in the half marathon and marathon course which includes 13.1 and 26.2 miles, respectively.

The following subdivisions are located along the route of the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon. Expect road closures that will open again at 2PM.

C – Cambridge Cove , Cobblebrook Crossing and Conleys Subdivison;

E – East Highlands and Estes Park;

F – Farmington;

G – Green Ridge Estates and Greenway Knolls;

H – Hatchwood Farm , Heritage Knolls, Hidden Valley Lake Estates, High Oaks, Hobson West and Honey Tree Village;

I – Impressions at Laurel Glen;

K – Ketell;

L – Lancaster Coach Homes;

M – Maplebrook (East of Washington Street);

N – Naper Carriage Hill;

O – Oak Bluff , Oak Creek Subdivision , Old Farm at Naperville and Old Farm Center;

P – Partition of Enk Estates;

R – River Woods and Rivers Edge;

S – Signal Point, Springbrook Heights and Staffeldt Estates;

T – The Fields;

U – University Heights;

V – Vanbuskirks Evergreen Woods , Victoria Court and Villas of the Fields;

W – Walnut Hill and Waterfront Estates.

For more information on the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, visit www.naperville26.com or www.naperville.il.us/napervillemarathon.aspx.

Turkey Trot 5K Update

Next Up! The Naperville Noon Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K begins at 8AM Thanksgiving Day! Stay tuned for announcements of road closures that day, too. The 16th Annual Turkey Trot with 7,500 runners is sold out. Run fast, eat later, no penalty!