Road closures listed in Shelton, Derby for Thanksgiving Day 5K race

The course of the 16th annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race runs through the historic downtowns of Derby and Shelton. It starts and finishes along the Shelton Riverwalk.

There will be several road closures while the race is taking place. 

The race begins at the Farmer's Market on Canal Street in Shelton at 8 a.m. It also ends there.

During the race, Canal Street will be closed to traffic from Wharf, Hill, and Cornell Streets. There will be one lane of traffic open on Howe Avenue (Route 110) between Cornell Street and Bridge Street. 

The bridge between Derby and Shelton will be closed. ​

​In Derby, Main Street (Route 34) will be closed between Olivia and Elizabeth Streets, with detours during the race. 

Access to Elizabeth Street from Main Street up to the Derby Public Library at Seymour Avenue will also be limited during the race.

Below is a listing of the affected streets:​

Shelton

Canal Street

Cornell Street

Hill Street

Wharf Street

Howe Avenue

Bridge Street

Derby/Shelton Bridge

​Derby

Main Street at Olivia Street/Roosevelt Drive

Elizabeth Street at Main Street

Elizabeth Street at Third Street

Elizabeth Street at Thompson Place

Elizabeth Street at Fifth Street

Elizabeth Street at Cottage Street

Elizabeth Street at Seymour Avenue/Caroline Street
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It is anticipated all runners will be off the course by 9 a.m., at which time roads will be reopened to traffic.

​Residents along the race course are asked to please use caution and be aware of runners on the course when pulling into or out of your driveways.


To see a map of the course, click here. 

*Information shared from a Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley site.