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Hamilton’s Around the Bay Road Race to take place Sunday, road closures in effect

Hamilton's Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest long-distance road race in North America. Rick Zamperin/AM900 CHML

The 125th Around The Bay Road Race will take place this weekend in Hamilton.

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About 10,000 people are expected to compete in either the 30-kilometre or five-kilometre race.

In order to accommodate the race route, road closures will be in effect for most of Sunday.

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York Boulevard will be closed from Plains Road to Queen Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from Queen Street to Bay Street from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bay Street will also be closed from York Boulevard to King Street between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., and the eastbound side of the Burlington Street overpass will be closed from Parkdale Avenue to Woodward Avenue between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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The 30-kilometre race starts at 9:30 a.m. on York Boulevard at Bay Street North, while the five-kilometre contest begins at 9:45 a.m. in front of FirstOntario Centre. Both races finish inside of the arena.

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Typically, the average high for late March is around 4 C. Environment Canada is calling for a high of only 2 C on Sunday, with wet and potentially slippery roads following Saturday night’s snowfall.

The race is the oldest long-distance road race in North America and has been happening since 1894. Recommended spots for spectators to view the race can be found on its website.

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