The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon will be running through parts of Maynard Lake this Saturday April 26th, starting around 8:30 AM. They will run all the way down Maynard Drive starting from Kirby Avenue. For the safety of the runners, Maynard Drive will be designated one-way SOUTH ONLY for the duration of the race. NO TRAFFIC will be allowed to drive NORTH on any part of Maynard Dr.

Lakeshore Dr & Moraine Dr will be open but you will not be allowed to go north from there onto Maynard Dr. Please remember, if you leave the neighborhood before the race, you can return only through the north entrance of Maynard Dr, or drive north on Moraine Dr and then turn south on Maynard Dr.

To make matters even more difficult this year, the Windsor Road bridge will still be closed that day. My best advice is to stay put until 2 PM, or get out early and do not return until after 2 PM. If you have to travel during the race, allow a lot of extra time because you will be stopped at many intersections throughout town. Runners have the right of way; be careful & patient. Please give this information to anyone coming to your home (in-home health care givers, mowing people, repair people, any visitors).

Maureen Cohen