Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – A portion of Washington Avenue will be closed beginning 6 a.m. on Saturday for the Dick Beardsley Races.
The Sept. 9 closures will affect Washington Avenue/West Lake Drive from Lake Avenue to Front Street and remained closed until the runners pass through the area.
The half-marathon begins at 8 a.m., followed by runners in the 10K at 8:10 a.m., the 5K at 8:20 a.m. and youth run at 11 a.m.
The half-marathon is the longest race of the event and its race route will circumvent Detroit Lake.
The Detroit Lakes Public Works Department is warning racers and drivers that roads will be open around the vast majority of the lake and be extra cautious for runners on Saturday morning.
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