And together, Memphis, we’ve turned this into a destination event, with participants, either in person or virtually, from all 50 states and 72 countries. It’s the proverb “It takes a village,” writ large: It takes a city. More: 17,000 runners take to Memphis streets to support St. Even if the only part you played was to patiently wait out a street closure, please accept my gratitude. I saw familiar faces everywhere I went - on the course, lining the streets to cheer, and behind the scenes with the 3,000 volunteers it takes to make this weekend happen. and Beale Street, it struck me just how Memphis this event is.

“We look forward to a festive and safe event not only for the city of Memphis but all those visitors that may come into our city to enjoy themselves and the race.As we gathered Saturday morning at the starting line at B.B. “There are several areas in our planning process and that planning process incorporated members of not only the public safety sector of government services but also the private sector,” Watson said. Jude Memphis Marathon, but MPD Colonel Keith Watson said each year improving traffic is top of mind. The city is no stranger to road closures caused by the St. “With all the road closures, and all of the things being put into place to ensure the safety of our runners and spectators and all the drivers out there across the city.” Vice President, Field Development & Experiential at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. “I want to thank the citizens of Memphis as well in advance for their patience on race day,” said Chris Boysen, Sr.

One at the Tennessee Welcome Center and one on South Lauderdale Street. There are two ride-share locations for Uber and Lyft. Saturday, you’ll notice road closure across downtown around the Memphis Zoo. The road closures continue into Saturday before the first race takes off.

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