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Just a few weeks after the Two Oceans Marathon got its groove back, and as the city gears up for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Cape Town’s running season laces up again this weekend with the return of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Cape Town 10K.
But what’s a fun morning out for runners might be bad news for motorists, as road closures roll out across Milnerton and the CBD.
The 11th edition of this popular 10km race takes place on Sunday, 10 May, starting at 9am on Marine Drive in Milnerton before finishing at the Grand Parade in the city centre.
The race starts at Woodbridge Island and finishes at the Grand Parade, with route activations and entertainment planned along the way. But that jol doesn’t come without disruption, and roads will be closed in and around the city from as soon as Friday!
From Friday (8 May) at 8pm sections of Darling Street, Lower Long Street and Long Street will be closed for parking, with those restrictions remaining in place until Sunday afternoon. Further closures around Darling Street and Castle Street come into effect from Saturday, 9 May.
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On race day, expect the road closures to widen further, particularly along the main artery from Milnerton to the city. Large sections of Marine Drive will close from 7am, along with closures and restrictions along Heerengracht Street, Lower Long Street, Long Street, Walter Sisulu Avenue, Adderley Street and Darling Street from 6am to 8.45am. Most roads will reopen between late morning and early afternoon, although several CBD closures around Darling Street will remain in place until 5pm.
Traffic officers and event marshals will manage traffic throughout the morning, with temporary road closures implemented on a rolling basis along the route. Access for residents will be maintained where possible, but motorists travelling through Milnerton, Paarden Eiland, the Foreshore and the CBD should expect delays and allow extra travel time.
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