The Shamrock Shuffle 5K, a run through historic Newtown Borough, is set to take place on Saturday.
The race will begin at 9 a.m. and participants can register and start the race at Newtown Borough Hall, located on North State Street.
Those interested in attending the event can visit the official event website at www.newtownshamrockshuffle.com.
Newtown Borough police said temporary road closures will begin at 7 a.m. on the day of the event.
Local residents who live on the 5K Run route are encouraged by police to consider alternate routes and allow extra time for traveling.
While local businesses will be open, the police department will assist in traveling within Newtown Borough. The roads will reopen as soon as all participants are safely across the finish line, police said.
Authorities said the following roads will be closed during the event:
• North State Street between Washington Avenue and Greene Street will close at 7 a.m. for event setup in front of Borough Hall
• North State Street (Washington Avenue to Edgeboro Drive) at 8:30 a.m.
• Greene Street (North State Street to North Congress Street) at 8:30 a.m.
• Edgeboro Drive (North State Street to Linton Hill Road) at 8:30 a.m.
• Frost Lane (Edgeboro Drive to North Lincoln Avenue) at 8:30 a.m.
• Jefferson Street (North Sycamore Street to North Lincoln Avenue) at 8:30 a.m.
• Liberty Street (Washington Avenue to Jefferson Street) at 8:30 a.m.
• North Congress Street (Washington Avenue to Frost Lane) at 8:30 a.m.
• North Chancellor Street (Washington Avenue to Frost Lane) at 8:30 a.m.
• Federal Lane
• Jefferson Street at North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township at 8:30 a.m.
To accommodate the race, parking restrictions will also be in place.
No parking on North State Street between Washington Avenue and Greene Street will be permitted starting at 6 a.m. for event setup. Additionally, there will be no overnight parking in the Newtown Borough Hall parking lot located at 23 North State Street, police said.
For those attending the race, parking will be available at the Stocking Works at 311 South State Street, and the parking lot across from Old Saint Andrews Church on South Sycamore Street.
The Shamrock Shuffle 5K is an exciting event that promises to be a great experience for all participants.
