Traffic advisory for April 20

The 10th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20.

More than 500 runners are expected to take part in the race that begins and ends at the New Balance Student Recreation Center.

Those driving on campus during the race should use caution.

The following roads will be closed from 4:30–5:30 p.m.:

  • Hilltop Road (Rec Center parking lot area)
  • Rangeley Road out to Park Street (Bangor Savings exit)
  • Long Road entrance at College Ave. (next to the Alfond Arena)

UMaine community members are encouraged to make arrangements to leave early, stay late or join the race. Registration is online.

UMaine Human Resources is encouraging departments to permit employees to leave campus a little earlier than 4:30 p.m. to avoid the start of the race. Where continuous operation is required, schedules should be arranged to allow as many employees as possible to leave early.

For more information or concerns, contact Human Resources at 581.1581.