The streets of Downtown Concord will come alive this Saturday, with the hustle and bustle of the Bunny Run 5K & Festival. According to an announcement from the City of Concord, the event promises a morning packed with activities including a one-mile fun run and a range of festival attractions set to charm the young, and young at heart.
While you're marking your calendars for this community happening, remember that Concord's government offices will shut their doors on Good Friday, tomorrow, in observance of the holiday. Normalcy resumes in some sectors, however, garbage, recycling, bulky, and yard waste collection will operate without a hiccup on a regular schedule, and Rider Transit continues its steadfast service. For those looking to escape into community spaces, the City Recreation Centers plan to welcome patrons from 12-6 p.m., albeit with the David Phillips Activity Center taking a break for the day.
Keen runners still mulling over participation in the 5K can shake off the indecision, as there's ample opportunity to hop into the race. Registrations are open online through Saturday, with in-person signups also a day-of-the-race possibility. Festivities including face painting, live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, and dancing with the Easter Bunny will launch post-race at 9 a.m. and last until 11 a.m., ensuring a blend of exertion and entertainment.
To make way for the Bunny Run, several road closures will take effect early Saturday morning. McCachern Boulevard will be taking a break from through traffic between Cabarrus Avenue, and Means Avenue, starting at 7 a.m. the City of Concord's announcement detailed how access to local businesses, like the U.S. Post Office, will remain open via Means Avenue—however, turns will be limited to right-hand only from Means onto McCachern. Additionally, the northbound stretch of Union Street all the way to Corban Avenue will shut down starting at 8 a.m., and Corban's eastbound lane from Union to Branchview Drive follows suit at 8:50 a.m.
Moving to the no-parking rules, both sides of Union Street between Tribune and Corban Avenue will be off-limits starting from 6 a.m., and yes, tow trucks will be on the prowl. For those navigating around these disruptions, alternative access routes include Sunnyside Drive for Union Street, and Virginia Street for Corban Avenue. Adjust your weekend plans accordingly and maybe, just maybe, lace up those running shoes for a community event that's rapidly making strides to become a local tradition.
