From Valleynewslive · · 1m 20s
West Fargo streets fill with runners Monday
A 5K and 10K will push runners onto West Fargo streets Monday evening, so plan your drive around them.
In brief
A 5K and 10K will push runners onto West Fargo streets Monday evening, so plan your drive around them. If you are driving in West Fargo between 5 and 9 p.m. Monday, expect runners on the road and leave earlier than usual. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Runners take the streets
West Fest brings a 5K and 10K through West Fargo on Monday evening. Drivers should expect delays and a lot of people on foot.
Four hour window
The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. according to city officials. That covers the heart of the evening commute.
Where it gets busiest
Neighborhoods near Eaglewood Park at 700 28th Ave. W. and River's Bend Park at 2548 First St. E. will see the heaviest foot traffic.
Start and finish line
Both races begin and end at the Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne St.
The route in two loops
Runners head west on 32nd Avenue West to loop through Eaglewood, then east on 32nd Avenue East to loop through River's Bend.
Drive the S check
Officials ask drivers to shift travel times, put the phone away, and yield to runners. Watch your speed, keep space around your car, and keep stress low.
“monitoring speed, maintaining adequate vehicle space, and keeping stress low”
What it means
If you are driving in West Fargo between 5 and 9 p.m. Monday, expect runners on the road and leave earlier than usual.
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