Numerous temporary road closures were in effect Sunday as part of the Palm Desert Half Marathon & 5K.
The 13.1-mile Half Marathon got underway at 7 a.m., while the 5K began at 7:30 a.m. A 1K Kids Race was scheduled for 10 a.m.
The races commenced in Civic Center Park, and required seven-hour full shutdowns of San Pablo from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls and Magnesia Falls from Portola Avenue to Monterey Avenue beginning at 5 a.m.
During that period, the lanes closest to the curb on the following roads will also be closed:
— Northbound Monterey Avenue from Magnesia Falls to Gerald Ford Drive;
— Eastbound Gerald Ford Drive to Gateway;
— Northbound Gateway to Dinah Shore Drive;
— Eastbound Dinah Shore Drive to Portola Avenue;
— Southbound Portola Avenue to Gerald Ford Drive;
— Eastbound Gerald Ford Drive to Cook Street;
— Southbound Cook Street to Hovley Lane East;
— Westbound Hovley Lane East to Portola Avenue;
— Southbound Portola Avenue to Magnesia Falls Drive.
City officials advised drivers to exercise caution while traveling through the area or use alternate routes if possible.
More information can be found at palmdeserthalfmarathon.com.