The annual Gilbert Days Parade and Gilbert Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Saturday, Nov. 23 will result in multiple road restrictions and closures throughout Gilbert.
Gilbert Half Marathon, 10K and 5K details
The Gilbert Half Marathon will begin and end at Verde at Cooley Station. The street route will run north and south along Recker Road between Williams Field Road and the Western Powerline Trail.
The start time of the half marathon is 7 a.m. and the anticipated end time is no later than 11 a.m.
Rolling street closures for the half marathon will be in effect at the following intersections in all directions:
- Williams Field and Recker Roads: 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
- Ray and Recker Roads: 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;
- Warner and Recker Roads: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.;
- Elliot and Recker Roads: 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Gilbert Days Parade details
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Gilbert Road will be closed from Guadalupe Road to Hackamore Street from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Elliot Road will be closed in all directions at the Gilbert Road intersection between Burk and Ash Streets.
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Parade participants will stage on both the northbound and southbound side of Gilbert Road between Juniper Avenue and Guadalupe Road and in the southeast and southwest shopping center parking lots of Gilbert and Guadalupe Roads.
Parking on Gilbert Road is not permitted at any time. Parking will be available at various locations in the downtown heritage district, including the free Vaughn Avenue and Hearne Way parking garages.
Find more parking options on this map.
Public transportation
Please be aware there may be delays in Valley Metr o bus services during these events. Certain bus stops will be closed and the following routes will be detoured to accommodate the parade and half marathon:
Businesses
Vehicles will not be allowed onto Gilbert Road beginning at 6 a.m., including business deliveries. Please let customers and staff know that businesses are accessible from the surrounding streets and/or by foot.
The town encourages businesses located along the parade and half marathon route to take advantage of the high volume of potential customers through special promotions, sales and decorations.
Neighborhoods
There will be increased traffic in these areas during these events.
Neighborhoods along the half marathon route will be accessible through at least one or more neighborhood entrances/exits at all times.
Residents living in areas on the parade route that are only accessible by Gilbert Road will not be permitted access to Gilbert Road between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. Residents should plan accordingly. Emergency access will be available.
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