Get ready to lace up those sneakers for a good cause, Santa Clara. The Firehouse Run/Walk is blazing into town this Sunday, December 17. According to a traffic advisory released by the Santa Clara Police Department, runners and walkers will hit the pavement to support the Santa Clara Schools Foundation, with all the action starting and ending at Santa Clara University's Stevens Stadium (Buck Shaw Field).

The event's host, the Santa Clara Firefighters Foundation, expects plenty of foot traffic. Road closures are expected from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on thoroughfares, including El Camino Real and The Alameda, Market, Jefferson, Harrison, Fremont, Benton, Sherman streets, and Palm Drive. The race not only disrupts Sunday's usual slow hum but also offers a workout for those looking to heat up the holiday season. Free parking will dial down the headache on Alviso Street at Benton Street in the North Parking Structure, with ADA parking on Palm Drive, and remember, the starting gun goes off at 8:30 a.m.

For those racing with a sidekick, strollers are welcome on the race course, but you'll have to leave your fur babies at home. As you make your way, be sharp and stay safe by heeding the advisories on message boards and listening to law enforcement; they're not just there to spread holiday cheer, after all. "Be observant and monitor your environment," warns the Police Department, so if something looks out of place or someone's behavior seems off-kilter, speak up by contacting the SCPD at 408-615-5580 or, for more urgent matters, don't hesitate to dial 9-1-1.

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