Kelowna road closures expected Saturday during half marathon

Drivers in Kelowna’s north end should plan for delays and intermittent road closures this Saturday, May 31, as hundreds of runners take part in the Central Okanagan Food Bank’s Hungry Hungry Half Marathon.

The race gets underway at 7:15 a.m. from the Apple Bowl on Burtch Road and continues west along the Okanagan Rail Trail, with participants weaving through Knox Mountain Park, Waterfront Park, Stuart Park and City Park along the lakefront promenade. The course also includes portions of the Abbott Street running and biking trail.

To accommodate the event, several key intersections will be partially closed or controlled by traffic personnel between 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., including Clement Avenue at Cerise Drive, Mountain Avenue at Kelview Street, Ellis Street at Bay Avenue and Wedell Place at Gordon Drive.

Motorists can also expect delays at crosswalks on Manhattan Drive, Sunset Drive and at the entrance to Knox Mountain Park. The Apple Bowl running track will be closed to the public from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow for setup and takedown.