The Chilly Half Marathon is being held Sunday, March 5, 2023. As a result, there will be a number of road closures and detours.
Race Details:
The race starts at 10:05 a.m. in front of City Hall on Brant Street and travels north to Baldwin Street, west on Baldwin Street, south on Hurd Avenue, east on Blenheim Street, south on Locust Street, east on Elgin Street, south on Brant Street, west on Lakeshore Road, turnaround at Maple Avenue, east on Lakeshore Road to Burloak Drive, north on Burloak Drive, turnaround at Spruce Avenue, west on Lakeshore Road, North on Brant Street to Finish.
Road Closures
6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brant Street from Maria Street to Elgin Street
Ontario Street from Brant Street to Locust Street, and James Street from John Street to Brant Street.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lakeshore Road from Brant Street to Maple Avenue.
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brant Street, Lakeshore Road to Elgin Street (access to Bunton’s Wharf via Locust Street).
9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lakeshore Road from Brant Street to Burloak Drive. Burloak Drive from Lakeshore Road to Spruce Avenue for turnaround (Access to Old Lakeshore Road from the west maintained with delays).
There will be a soft road closure on Lakeshore Road at Great Lakes Bouledvard, traffic travelling west on Lakeshore Road towards Burloak Drive will be diverted north onto Great Lakes Boulevard.
9:55 to 10:45 a.m. The streets along the route west of Brant Street will experience intermittent road closures.
Resident Access
Residents on Lakeshore Road or on side streets impacted by the road closure have the following options:
Residents on the north side of Lakeshore Road are able to use the westbound lane, but expect delays.
Residents on the south side of Lakeshore Road will have restricted access and are encouraged to make alternate arrangements.
If your residence is within the road closure and you have to access your vehicle during the race, please park on side streets north of Lakeshore Road.
In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Supervision
Police will be at major intersections and traffic islands. Event marshals will be available at minor intersections and major multi-resident driveways to inform drivers of event details and road closures. Race notices were delivered to all residents, religious centres and businesses along the race route.
Event feedback:
Visit burlington.ca/feedback or contact the City of Burlington event liaison during regular business hours, 905-335-7600, ext. 7734.