CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The full marathon is back in business for the 2024 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend and many Champaign-Urbana residents are wondering where they should drive.

Race activities began on Thursday and continue through Saturday. Drivers should expect increased pedestrian traffic and road closures, particularly near the university campus. Kirby Avenue between First and Fourth Streets, will be closed for street festivals south of Memorial Stadium.

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A traffic beltway map has been provided to help drivers find routes unaffected by Saturday's race closures.

Download PDF Illinois Marathon Beltway Map

A complete set of maps can be found at illinoismarathon.com/course-info/. New this year, a portion of the marathon will go south into Savoy.

Thursday, April 25

  • A Health & Fitness Expo will be held between 4 and 8 p.m., as well as Youth Run registration and number and goody bag pickup, at the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC).
  • The Green Street Mile begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 26

  • The Health & Fitness Expo and registration activities continue between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the ARC.
  • A 4th Mile street fest will take place south of Memorial Stadium, between 6 and 10 p.m. This event will have live music, food trucks, and activities for kids. For more information, go to illinoismarathon.com/event-schedule/4th-mile/.
  • The 5K Run/Walk will have a wave start on Oak Street, south of St. Mary's Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27

  • The Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay lineups begin at 7 a.m. at First Street and St. Mary's Road, and the Wheelchair Half Marathon begins there at 7:31 a.m.
  • The Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon begin their waves at 7:33 a.m.
  • The 10K starts at 8 a.m.
  • The Meijer 27th Mile Celebrate Victory Bash will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m, south of Memorial Stadium. Learn more at illinoismarathon.com/27th-mile-celebrate-victory-bash/.
  • The Youth Run begins at 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Find the full schedule of events at illinoismarathon.com/event-schedule/weekend-schedule/.

Jan Seeley, the director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, told WAND News that they still need volunteers for Saturday. Visit illinoismarathon.com/get-involved/volunteer/.

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