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Half-Marathon Coming to Brookline this Weekend

Department of Conservation and Recreation released information about two road races this weekend, and subsequent road closings.

There are two road races this weekend. If you're out watching either race, take some photos and upload them here by clicking "Add your Photos." The following is a press release from the Department of Conservation and Recreation

The following roads will be closed on Sunday, October 9 and Monday, October 10 respectively for the following two annual road races: Tufts 10K and .

BAA Half-Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association’s 11th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon is an out-and-back route that takes runners along the Emerald Necklace parkway system. 

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WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 2011.

WHERE: Parking Ban in Effect from Sunday at 1 a.m. to Sunday at 1 p.m. from #132 to #206 on The Riverway. Road Closures begin at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 10:30 a.m.

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More specific details on exact street closures can be found at http://www.baa.org/races/half-marathon/event-information/road-closures 

Tufts 10K Road Race

WHEN:  Monday, October 10, 2011 from approx. 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

WHERE: Road Closures begin at 10: 30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. in the following areas:

  • Arlington St. between Storrow Dr. and Beacon St.
  • Arlington St. exit from the Storrow Drive Tunnel
  • Mass. Ave. Bridge
  • Memorial Dr. between First St. and Reid Overpass

The following parking restrictions will also be in place from 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Monday:

  • Memorial Dr. westbound from #1 to #450
  • Memorial Dr. eastbound from #450 to Wadsworth St.


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