Rehoboth officials announce road closures for April 12 running festival

Thousands of runners are expected to compete Sunday, April 12, in the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 9K, half-marathon and full marathon.

The race routes will take participants around Rehoboth Beach and surrounding areas, causing brief closures and restrictions.

Access to the following Rehoboth-area roads will be restricted to street residents only from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 12: Henlopen Avenue (Henlopen Acres residents should use Second Street for access), Columbia Avenue, Grove Street from Columbia Avenue to Henlopen Avenue, Gerar Street, Sussex Street between Fifth and Fourth streets, Ocean Drive and Surf Avenue.    

Drivers should also anticipate possible brief closures on the following roads from 7 to 9 a.m.: Lake Avenue, Oak Avenue, Second Street from Columbia Avenue to Lake Avenue, Virginia Avenue first block, and First Street from Virginia Avenue to Lake Avenue.

City of Rehoboth Beach officials appreciate motorists’ cooperation and patience during these closures.

For more information, including maps and pictures, go to codelrun.com.