Reminder on street closures related to the SheROX Triathlon

Event Takes Place at 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 12

The City of Naperville reminds residents and interested parties of the upcoming street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect throughout the SheROX Triathlon taking place at 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 12.

The triathlon starts and ends at Centennial Beach near downtown Naperville, with the event consisting of a .75-kilometer swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run. A color-coded map of the race route, times and locations of street closures, parking restrictions and tow-away zones is available at www.naperville.il.us/walkrun.aspx. The map requires Adobe Acrobat reader to view.

The triathlon route streets will be closed beginning at approximately 6 a.m. and remain closed until approximately 11:30 a.m. Access to all businesses in Hobson West Commons and Old Kent Plaza located at the northeast corner of Rickert Drive and 75th Street is from Millbrook Drive and 75th Street during the SheROX Triathlon. Roads will be opened as soon as the event participants clear the roadways.

The race route only will be a no parking, tow zone from 5 a.m. to noon on that day and notice will be posted accordingly. The streets of the race route are re-opened to vehicular traffic and the no parking, tow zone signs removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it is appropriate based on public safety.

For more information on parking in downtown Naperville, including details on accessible parking locations, visit www.naperville.il.us/parkeasy.aspx. Motorists should expect delays through the morning hours in and around the race area and take alternate routes or allow extra time to get to their destination.

Formerly known as the U.S. Women's Triathlon, the SheROX Triathlon is an annual all-female event that benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. For more information on the event, visit www.sheroxtri.com/naperville-il.html.