Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Duluth is set to host the annual Gobble Gallop Races, with the first event kicking off at 8:50 a.m. According to official communication from the city of Duluth, participants will start and finish the races on London Road, near 12 Avenue East, with the longest race stretching to Superior Street and 5 Avenue West before looping back.
For those planning to navigate through Duluth during the races, be aware that parking restrictions are to sharply begin at 7 a.m. along London Road and on Superior Street, comprising a range between 10 Avenue East to 14 Avenue East and 10 Avenue East to 5 Avenue West, respectively. Motorists should note to quickly move their vehicles from these no-parking zones post 7 a.m. to avoid being ticketed and towed. This preemptive measure is to facilitate the race setup, which will see London Road's closure from 7:30 a.m., as stated in the city's release.
Commuters will need to adapt to the detours implemented for east and westbound Superior Street traffic. Eastbound vehicles will need to detour at 6 Avenue West to 2 Street, while westbound traffic is to be redirected at 12 Avenue East to 3 Street. As the races unfold, Lake Avenue will also be inaccessible at Superior Street, with the recommended access to Canal Park, Park Point, and the DECC being through 5 Avenue West to Railroad Street or via the I-35 exits at Lake Avenue and 5 Avenue West.
The Duluth Police Department has urged drivers to exercise added caution when traveling in the vicinity of the Gobble Gallop event. Downtown is expected to gradually return to its normal traffic flow around 10:30 a.m. once the festivities have concluded. The public's cooperation and patience during this community event are appreciated to ensure a safe and successful race day for everyone involved.
