Heads Up on the March 14 Get Lucky 7K Race

 

On Saturday, March 14th, 2015, Team Ortho Foundation will be hosting the Get Lucky 7K Race in Minneapolis. The Get Lucky 7K will have approximately 11,000 participants.  If you're not running yourself, come on out to cheer them on!  Team Ortho Foundation is happy to be the organizer of this and six other races they hold each year. Their mission is to keep people active and healthy, by organizing well-run races for new and veteran runners alike. They also serve the orthopaedic community by donating money to orthopaedic causes.

The residents and businesses along this course will be impacted as the course travels down South 2nd Street, 11th Avenue South and along West River Parkway. Please note Washington Avenue will remain open for vehicle traffic throughout the event.

Team Ortho has arranged temporary road closures and detours with the City of Minneapolis, the police and Parks departments regarding all event details. Warning Lites of Minnesota will also be working with Team Ortho on road closure signage and barricades.

During this time, cars and parking are not allowed on the streets. Please take this into account while making plans in the morning on March 14th. Your patience is appreciated as the runners work to complete this race.

Temporary Road Closures:
o From 7:30am until the last runner passes (approx. 12 Noon) South 2nd Street will be closed from 3rd Ave S to Portland Ave.
o From 8:45am until the last runner passes (approx. 10:00am) South 2nd Street will be closed from Portland Ave to 11th Ave S.
o From 8:00am until the last runner passes (approx. 10:00am) West River Parkway will be closed from Portland Ave to 11th Ave S.
o From 8:00am until the last runner passes (approx. 12 Noon) West River Parkway will be closed from Plymouth Ave N to Portland Ave.
o On the East bank, Main Street will also be closed between Father Hennepin Bluffs Park and Plymouth Avenue until the last runner passes.

The Minneapolis Police will reopen the roads after the last runner has passed.

Please mark your calendar and share this information with others who may also be impacted in your neighborhood.  You can see additional information and neighborhood detours on the website at http://www.getluckytc.org/. Team Ortho Foundation appreciates their relationship with the City of Minneapolis. They understand the impact this event has on our neighbors and thanks everyone in advance for your understanding and support.

NOTE - The Mill City Farmers Market will take place inside the Mill City Museum from 10am-1pm this same Saturday.  The MCFM staff has worked with the City and Team Ortho to assure the least amount of inconvenience is experienced by Farmers Market shoppers.