ROAD CLOSURES: All you need to know about traffic conditions this Sunday
MARATHON FESTIVAL
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IT'S back and tipped to be the biggest one yet. Runners from far and wide will arrive in Port Douglas this weekend for the the annual Tropical Journey’s Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival.
The hugely popular international event is expected to attract thousands on Sunday 22 October.
Last year’s event attracted record numbers, with over 1900 people hitting the course from junior categories all the way up to the gruelling 74km ultra marathon.
Event organisers are predicting to better it this year, which will see more than $50,000 raised for marine research.
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
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TOTAL CLOSURE:
- THE ESPLANADE: 9am Friday 20th October - 2pm Sunday 22nd October
- Mowbray St between the Esplanade & Garrick Street: 4am - 1pm Sunday 22nd October
- Garrick St between Mowbray & Beryl St: 4am - 1pm Sunday 22nd October
- Mowbray River Rd from Glengary Big 4 to The Bump Track 4am - 10:00am Sunday 22nd October
* Corner of Mowbray River Rd/Connolly Road to Spring Creek & Tresize Rd is NOT AFFECTED by this event. LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY*: 4am - 1pm Sunday 22nd October (Race Day)
- Beryl St between Garrick & Sand Sts
- Sand St between Beryl & Tide St
- Tide St
- Garrick Street between Tide St & Beachfront Mirage Estate
* Please note if you can avoid travel between peak period of 7:30 - 10:00am would be appreciated
CAUTION RUNNERS: Residents please take care when travelling in the following areas between 7:30am - 12:30pm due to Event in Progress.
- Solander Boulevard - Bougainvillia Way - Nautilus Street - Beor St (Port Pacific Estate)
- Little Reef Street - The Sunbird Centre - Palmer Sea Reef - Sheraton Mirage Resort
- Mitre Street - Port Douglas Road - Old Port Road - Captain Cook Highway (Craiglee)
**Please NOTE: Port Douglas Road, Davidson Street and the Captain Cook Highway ARE NOT CLOSED**
* TRANSFER INFORMATION:
Access to Beaches & Mowbray by the Sea will need to be via Garrick Street.
Residents on Garrick Street will have access in and out of their streets.
Residents on Sands Street will need to speak with Traffic Marshall for access - although it is preferred not to occur between 7:30am - 10:30am as
that is the height of runners in the area.
PARKING: Will be available in Reynolds Park from the corner of Davidson St & Blake St - alternatively at the Community Centre on Mowbray St.
Please encourage your guests to come down, join in the fun. The more the merrier! FREE EVENT for the Kids in the Star FM 2.3km Junior Challenge from 9am. Registrations taken for all distances on the day. Join us and #RUNFORTHEREEF
The team at the Tropical Journeys Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival would like to thank you for your support during this annual event and apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions about the road closures please contact Jess on 0467 667 000.
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