Darien Road Race To Cause Traffic Delays Around Pear Tree Point Beach

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Police is advising residents to take appropriate measures when navigating the town during its upcoming road race.

Darien Police warn of traffic delays on Sept. 13 as part of the 36th Annual Darien Road Race.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy of the Darien Road Race*

Chris Wuensch

09/12/2015 5:00 a.m.

The 36th Annual Darien Road Race will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Pear Tree Point Beach, 90 Pear Tree Point Road.

With 100 runners expected to compete in the race, the route will proceed to Long Neck Point Road, Ring’s End Road, Harbor Road, eastbound on Post Road, Old Kings Highway South, Andrews Drive, Red Coat Pass, Tory Hole Road, Sunswyck Road and Goodwives River Road before circling back to the finish line at Pear Tree Point Beach.

Motorists and residents should expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Officers will be positioned along the route to facilitate the flow of traffic and the safety of the runners.

More information on the Darien Road Race can be found at darienroadrace.org.

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