The 2025 Lexus Corporate Run is set to commence on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in a three-circuit 5K run/walk. This highly anticipated event, billed as Fort Lauderdale’s Largest Office Party, will kick off at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort Lauderdale at 6:45 p.m. With expectations of drawing more than 4,000 participants from 181 companies, the event promises an evening of camaraderie and fitness.
In preparation for the run, several road closures have been scheduled, impacting traffic from Tuesday through Thursday. These closures are as follows:
- Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. through Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m.: SW 2 St will be closed from SW 5 Ave to SW 4 Ave.
- Tuesday, April 1, 11 p.m. through Wednesday, April 2, 11 p.m.: SW 2 St from Avenue of the Arts to SW 5 Ave will be closed, as well as SW 5 Ave from Broward Blvd to SW 2 St, with access limited to the Arts and Science District Garage via Broward Blvd.
- Wednesday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: SW 4 Ave will be closed from Broward Blvd to SW 2 St, allowing only deliveries to the Museum of Discovery loading docks.
- Wednesday, April 2, 12 noon to 11 p.m.: SW 2 St will be closed from SW 4 Ave to S Andrews, restricted to local traffic only.
- Wednesday, April 2, 6:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: There will be street detours and lane closures along the race route as follows:
- 6:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.: SW 2 St (Andrews to SE 3rd Ave) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.: Andrews Ave (2 St to 14 St) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:25 p.m.: SW 1st Ave (SE 14 St to SW 13 St) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: SE 14th St (SE 3rd Ave to SE 4th Ave) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.: SE 3rd Ave (SE 13 St to SE 9 St) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.: SE 4th Ave (SE 9 St to SE 7 St) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.: SE 3rd Ave (SE 7 to SW 2 St) closed
- 6:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: SW 2nd St (SW 3rd Ave to S Andrews Ave) closed
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- The road closures may significantly impact daily commutes for residents and workers in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area, necessitating alternative routes and potentially increasing travel times.
- Local businesses along the closed streets might experience changes in customer foot traffic, influencing their daily operations and sales.
- The event provides a unique opportunity for community engagement, where participants can network and foster relationships outside of their usual office environments.
- Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead to navigate the area smoothly, as the closures could affect access to local amenities and attractions.
- Participating in the event encourages a healthy lifestyle, promoting physical well-being among those taking part in the run or walk.
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