Elyria to close roads for 5th annual race, says police

ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - The 5th Annual Lorain County Race to End Veterans Suicide (REVS22K) will close some roads to keep runners and participants safe, according to a Facebook post.

The race will be held on Nov. 14 at Ely Square Park. Elyria Police Department says road closures start at 5 a.m. and will reopen around 1 p.m., or when the last runner crosses the finish line.

Police say drivers can expect the following roads to close:

• Middle avenue between Broad Street and 16th street across all lanes
• Broad Street and Washington Avenue
• 2nd Street between Court and Middle
• Kerstetter Way at Broad Street
• Broad Street between West Avenue and Court
• 3rd Street at West Avenue
• Middle Avenue Northbound at 4th Street
• 2nd Street Westbound from East Avenue
• Washington Avenue from Broad Street to Glenwood Avenue
• Cascade Park

According to Elyria Police Department’s post, no parking signs will be placed on Nov. 11 for the following roads:

• Middle Avenue
• Washington Avenue
• Broad Street
• Court St
• 7th Street
• Gates Ave.

Lorain County Veterans Service Commission says that the 5th Annual REVS22K raises awareness of Veteran suicide and strengthening the connections and resources that can help save lives.

For more information about the race, the Lorain County Veterans Service Commission’s website has details about the different runs taking place, as well as sign-up information.