Gate River Run: Which Jacksonville Roads Close for the Race? More than 15,000 runners are set to participate in the 49th annual Gate River Run on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with the event spanning downtown Jacksonville, San Marco, and St. Nicholas. To accommodate the race, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will implement road closures in key areas, including two major downtown bridges over the St. Johns River. These closures will impact both runners and local traffic, particularly for commuters heading to other events scheduled around the same time. The race route will see several roads closed to vehicular traffic, with some restrictions lasting only briefly while others remain closed throughout the morning. For example, the Main Street Bridge will be closed for a shorter duration, while other bridges and streets will be off-limits for a longer period. The closures are expected to complicate travel for drivers attending events such as the Jacksonville Home & Patio Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center and the ASUN women’s basketball tournament semifinals at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The basketball game, scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 7, will be held just a few blocks from the race finish line, coinciding with a time when thousands of runners will still be on or near the course. Detailed road closures include Bay Street from Liberty Street to the Jacksonville Shipyards, Gator Bowl Boulevard near the Hart Bridge ramp to A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, and Hart Bridge in the southeastbound direction from Duval Street to Atlantic Boulevard. Duval Street will be closed between the Jacksonville Fairgrounds and the Main Street Bridge, while A. Philip Randolph Boulevard will be restricted from Adams Street to Bay Street.#gate_river_run #jacksonville_sheriff_s_office #prime_osborn_convention_center #vy_star_veterans_memorial_arena #st_johns_river
