
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Healthy Human Race, a weekend of health and wellness is scheduled for Aug. 22–24, 2014. The race, one of Mayo Clinic’s sesquicentennial events, is organized by the City of Rochester, Rochester Track Club and Mayo Clinic. To provide a safe environment for participants and spectators, there will be minor traffic disruptions and road closures in Rochester. The following roads and intersections will have short-term closures during the weekend: Saturday, Aug. 23
Sunday, Aug. 24
The following parking restrictions are in-place during the weekend: Saturday, Aug. 23
“We apologize for any disruptions the road closures may cause, but we’re excited about a weekend of fun wellness activities that will draw thousands of people,” says Edward Laskowski, M.D., co-director, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center. “People who haven’t yet registered may do so online or in person at the event. If you aren’t able to participate, we welcome people to line the route and cheer on the runners and walkers!” Questions about the road closures can be directed to race director Mark Bongers at 507-649-2322 or mbongers@finalstrech.com.
Click here for a map of road closures.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Bryan Anderson, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu
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