Full Notification

Traffic Alert for the Ashland Half-Marathon and 5k on
Saturday, August 26, 2023
 
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Ashland Half-Marathon and 5k will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in and around the Town of Ashland. We ask that vehicular traffic proceed with caution through the areas where the race will take place. Members of the Ashland Police Department, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Hanover CERT and race volunteers will be directing traffic and monitoring the event throughout the Town of Ashland and Hanover County roadways to assist motorists during the event.
 
The following is a list of the intersections that will be significantly affected:
 
1. England Street & Center Street (Mile 1): 6:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.
2. S. James Street & Hanover Avenue (Mile 2.5): 6:38 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
3. Hanover Avenue & Elmont Road (Mile 3.25): 6:50 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
4. Yowell Road & Elmont Road (Mile 3.75 & Mile 4.75): 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
5. Yowell Road & Blanton Road (Mile 6.25): 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.
6. Blanton Road at Winston Road (Mile 7.5): 7:30 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.
7. Blanton Road & Route 54 (Mile 8.25): 7:30 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.
8. Blanton Road & Independence Road (Mile 9): 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
9. Independence Road & Blunts Bridge Road (Mile 10): 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
10. N. James Street between Henry Clay Road and Carter Forest Drive: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
 
Thank you to our local partners, Hanover County Fire/EMS, Hanover CERT, and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office for assisting with this race.
 
Those interested may go to https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/ashland-half-marathon/course-map/ for more information or a map of the courses. You may also contact the Ashland Police Department at 804-412-0600 with any questions.