Crime & Safety

Road Closures Announced for St. Mary's 5K Run

Roads are expected to re-open by 10 a.m. Saturday.

The following was provided by the Plainfield Police Department. 

On Saturday, May 11, the St Mary Immaculate 5K Run will be occurring in and around St Mary Immaculate Church and School. 

Due to the large number of participants expected and the planned event course, commuters and residents may experience increased traffic or temporary road closures.  Included here is information related to the event, expected road closures, and parking restrictions.  Two maps have also been attached for easier reference.

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The first race will be a kids 2K Run and begin at 8 a.m. near the St Mary Immaculate School; proceed north on Frederick Street to Robert Avenue; proceed east on Robert Avenue to Benson Avenue; proceed south on Benson Avenue to Julie Avenue; proceed west on Julie Avenue to Frederick Street; proceed south on Frederick Street to Getson Avenue; and proceed east on Getson Avenue.  Near Central Elementary School runners will complete a U-turn and proceed west on Getson Avenue back to St. Mary Immaculate School property where the 2K Run will end.

The second race will be the St. Mary Immaculate 5K Run and begin approximately 8:30 a.m. near the St Mary Immaculate School; proceed north on Frederick Street to Robert Avenue; proceed east on Robert Avenue to Benson Avenue; proceed south on Benson Avenue to Julie Avenue; proceed west on Julie Avenue to Frederick Street; proceed south on Frederick Street to Getson Avenue; proceed east on Getson Avenue to the Central Elementary School property and return on Getson Avenue to Frederick Street; proceed south on Frederick Street to Renwick Road; proceed east on Renwick Road to Howard Street; proceed south on Howard Street to Orchard Lane; proceed west on Orchard Lane to Dan O’Connell Drive; proceed south on Dan O’Connell Drive to Rueben Street; proceed west on Rueben Street to Arbor Drive; proceed north on Arbor Drive to Renwick Road; proceed west on Renwick Road to Frederick Street; proceed north on Frederick Street to the end point at St Mary Immaculate School.

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Due to the St Mary Immaculate 5K race, the following roads will temporarily close and parking will be prohibited beginning at 7:45 a.m. until the bulk of the runners/walkers have cleared the area:

  • Frederick Street between Robert Avenue and Renwick Road
  • Renwick Road from Howard Street to Route 59
  • Arbor Drive from Renwick Road to Rueben Street
  • Dan O’Connell Drive from Renwick Road to Rueben Street

We anticipate all roadways will be re-opened no later than 10 a.m.

Anyone with questions regarding this event may contact Commander Ken Ruggles at his office number of (815) 267-7211


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