The Hard Knox road running race will affect traffic in Kelowna's North End this weekend.
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April 05, 2017 - 11:31 AM
The Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10K and relay race will be held on Sunday, April 9.
The annual event will start at Okanagan College (KLO Campus) at 8 a.m. with approximately 500 participants running north along Ethel Street to Birch Avenue.
They will make their way downtown along the lakefront to Knox Mountain before returning to Okanagan College along the same route.
Runners are expected to complete the race by noon.
Lane closures will be in place along Raymer Avenue between Ethel Street and Campus Road from 7:50 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
There will also be a lane closure affecting southbound traffic on Ethel Street from Raymer Avenue to Birch Avenue at the start of the race.
Motorists can also expect delays at KLO Road and Campus Road West where lights will be flashing to signify that runners are crossing.
Traffic control personnel will be visible and motorists are advised to watch for participants along the route.
Visit okanagan.bc.ca for route information.
Plan your commute at kelowna.ca/roadreport for information about parking, road closures and potential delays.
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