The Greenville News, in conjunction with The Greenville Track Club and the City of Greenville, is hosting a 5k road race and walk on January 21, 2012. The street and access to the area in which you travel to get in and out of your property will be temporarily closed from 5:00 AM to approximately 12:00 PM that morning. The City police will be assisting with traffic control for the event.

The route starts at Soby's Restaurant on South Main Street and finishes at The Greenville News building. Runners and walkers will process down South Main Street, turn slight right and continue on Pendleton Street, turn right on North Leach Street, turn right at Perry Avenue, continue on Rhett Street, turn left on River Street (which becomes South Richardson Street), turn right on West North Street, turn right at North Main Street, and finish at the intersection of South Main Street and Broad Street.

Those of you who live and work on Main Street are requested to park on the side streets this morning as the runners and walkers will come all the way down Main Street from West North Street and intersections along Main Street will be closed.

We expect approximately 2,000+ participants. Please mark your calendar to be aware of this event on that Saturday morning. The Greenville News and The Greenville Track Club as well as the race sponsors and many fitness enthusiasts who participate deeply appreciate your kind support and understanding.

Should you have immediate questions on this matter, please call traffic control for the City of Greenville at 864-467-5348.