Street closures slated in Shelton, Derby for Thanksgiving Day 5K

Photo from City of Derby website

The Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race will be conducted on Thanksgiving morning and will wind its way through the streets of Shelton and Derby commencing at 8 a.m. and concluding by 9:30 a.m.

It is anticipated that there will be about 750 runners on the roads during that time. During the duration of the race, roads on the course will be temporarily closed.

The following streets will be affected:

Shelton
Canal Street
Cornell Street
Howe Avenue
Bridge Street
Derby/Shelton Bridge

Derby
Main Street at Olivia Street/Roosevelt Drive
Elizabeth Street at Main Street
Elizabeth Street at Third Street
Elizabeth Street at Thompson Place
Elizabeth Street at Fifth Street
Elizabeth Street at Cottage Street
Elizabeth Street at Seymour Avenue/Caroline Street

Residents along the race course are asked to be aware of runners on the course in entering or leaving driveways with their motor vehicles.


This is a press release from Derby resident Jack Walsh, race committee member.