BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 41st J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is planned for this Thursday starting at Delaware Park.
The race begins at 6:25 p.m. More than 7,000 runners from 235 companies in WNY are participating.
Parkside Avenue, Amherst Street, Nottingham Terrace, and Delaware Avenue will have heavy traffic during the evening rush hour, as well as the area around Buffalo State due to shuttle services to and from the race.
Amherst Street between Colvin Boulevard and Nottingham Terrace will be closed from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Delaware Avenue from Amherst Street to West Ferry Street will be closed from 6:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
All exits onto Delaware Avenue from the Scajaquada Expressway will be closed beginning at 6 p.m.
If you are attending the event as a participant or spectator, it is recommended you use the off-site parking and the free shuttle service from Buffalo State College.
Parking is available at Buffalo State College in Lots G20, G21, G22, and R13.
The free shuttle will run before the race from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again after the race from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m.
There is no parking permitted on any grassy areas in and around Delaware Park. There is also no parking permitted at Medaille College. Cars that are illegally parked will be ticketed and towed.
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