Motorists should prepare for street closures on the morning of Saturday, May 11, 2013, during the Mother’s Day Dash.
The following streets will be closed from 8-11 a.m.:
- 12th Avenue Northwest between Northwest Maple Street and Northwest Gilman Boulevard
- Rainier Boulevard from Northwest Juniper Street to Northwest Dogwood Street
Northwest Gilman Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 12th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Juniper Street.
The Mother’s Day Dash is a family-oriented activity to celebrate mothers and raise funds for the Issaquah Schools Foundation. The City of Issaquah has issued a special use permit for the race.
Runners will start at 12th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Gilman Boulevard, proceed along Northwest Gilman Boulevard to Rainier Boulevard North, and then return along the same route.
The event is expected to attract about 800 participants. Parking will be provided at Sports Authority and nearby parking lots.