CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The 47th annual Beach to Bay is finally here! Take a quick look at changes you can expect on your commute along Saturday's race route.
As early as 4 a.m., lane closures and altered traffic will begin along Park Road 22, Intracoastal Bridge, JFK Causeway, NAS Drive, Ocean Drive and Shoreline Boulevard.
The intersection of Park Road 22 and Aquarius Street will be closed as well as the exits along SH 358 and Waldron Road, according to the City of Corpus Christi.
Other than these intersections closing, there will be no full road closures, only single lane closures for runners, according to CCPD.
The race officially kicks off at 7 a.m. on the beach near the intersection of Ellif Road and Access Road 5.
The finish line will be at McCaughan Park on Shoreline Drive.
Drivers can expect heavy traffic going to and from the Island, so be cautious and plan alternate routes if necessary. Be extra cautious for nearby runners.
Race Route:
- Leg 1
- Start: Ellif Road and Access Road 5 intersection
- End: Beach south of Bob Hall Pier
- Distance: (3.46 miles)
- Leg 2
- Start: Beach south of Bob Hall Pier
- End: North side of JFK Causeway Bridge
- Distance: (4.67 miles)
- Leg 3
- Start: North side of JFK Causeway Bridge
- End: Waldron Road near NAS Drive
- Distance: (4.36 miles)
- Leg 4
- Start: Waldron Road near NAS Drive
- End: Naval Air Station Corpus Christi north gate
- Distance (4.60 miles)
- Leg 5
- Start: Naval Air Station Corpus Christi north gate
- End: West side of Swantner Park
- Distance: (4.20 miles)
- Leg 6
- Start: West side of Swantner Park
- End: McCaughan Park
- Distance: (4.93 miles)
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