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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on Sunday


For Immediate Release
Friday, October 19, 2012

More than 16,000 runners will take to City streets for the TASK Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon on Sunday, October 21st. The race starts at 7:00 a.m. and most road closures will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 21st.

Road Closures Include:

  • Tower Grove Ave from Manchester Ave to Magnolia Ave
  • Magnolia Ave from Tower Grove Ave to South Grand Blvd
  • Russell Blvd from South Grand Blvd to Mississippi Ave
    Market Street from 18th Street to Compton Ave
  • Forest Park Ave from Compton Ave to Kingshighway Blvd
    Truman Parkway/18th Street from Park Avenue to Chestnut Street
  • I-64 off ramps 39B Market and 39A Market Street/21st Street
  • Southbound Grand Blvd between Laclede Avenue and Chouteau Ave
  • Tower Grove Ave from Manchester Ave to Magnolia Ave
  • Magnolia Ave from Tower Grove Ave to South Grand Blvd
  • Russell Blvd from South Grand Blvd to Mississippi Ave

    Rams fans should give themselves extra time to get to the game and be aware of the following recommendations:

    Fans should not use the Jefferson Avenue exit from I-64; no northbound travel will be allowed

    Fans are encouraged to use the 11th and 6th Street exits from I-64 East and the Stadium/Tucker Exit from I-64 West.

    Fans are encouraged to use all Downtown exits from I-70

    Most roads in the immediate vicinity of the Edward Jones Dome will reopen by 8:30 a.m.

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