Move cars before posted parking restrictions begin. Plan for street closures and bus detours during the Berkeley Half Marathon.
People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 15, should prepare for street closures, traffic delays, and changes to bus routes during the Berkeley Half Marathon.
See the list of affected streets and be sure to move your vehicle before posted parking restrictions begin.
Most streets will close just for Sunday morning and reopen as runners finish passing through. Major closures on Sunday include I-80 off-ramps, Frontage Road, and downtown sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, University Avenue, and Shattuck Avenue.
Some intersections across Berkeley will allow traffic to cross the race route at certain times, but drivers should expect delays throughout the morning. Berkeley Police and event personnel will monitor the course and direct traffic.
Use the race map or a detailed list of road closures to see the race route, affected streets, and closure times. For affected bus routes, check AC Transit’s RealTime tracker and service alerts on Sunday before leaving.
Streets closed for Berkeley Half Marathon
Most neighborhood streets are closed for a few hours. Some larger streets will also be closed. If you need to drive on Sunday morning, plan your route to avoid driving near the course during these times.
Sunday, November 15: Significant street closures
- I-80, eastbound off-ramp to eastbound University Ave: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- I-80, westbound off-ramp to University Ave: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Use Gilman or Ashby exits from I-80. - Off-ramps from I-80/Ashby Ave to Frontage Rd: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Frontage Road from University Ave to Ashby Ave exit: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- MLK Jr. Way, closed between Allston Way to Addison St: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- MLK Jr. Way, northbound will be closed between Channing Way and Allston Way: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- MLK Jr. Way, southbound will be diverted at Addison St: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- MLK Jr. Way, local access only, southbound closed between Allston Way and Channing Way: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Shattuck Ave, closed between Rose St and Amador Ave: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
- Shattuck Ave, southbound lanes closed between University Ave to Center St: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
- Shattuck Ave, northbound lanes will be closed between Addison St to Rose St: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
- Telegraph Ave, closed between Dwight Way and Bancroft Way: 7:15 am to 9:45 am
- Telegraph Ave, southbound lanes closed from Howe St to Dwight Way: 7:15 am to 9:45 am
- University Avenue, eastbound from Martin Luther King Jr. Way: 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
Cross the race route at designated intersections
Some intersections will allow traffic to cross the course between groups of runners. Access will be intermittent, so allow extra travel time and follow directions from traffic personnel.
- Shattuck Ave North/South traffic at Channing, Haste, Dwight: Intermittent access 7:30 am to 9:20 am.
- University Ave traffic going East/West, across Shattuck: Intermittent access 7:00 am to 8:30 am.
- San Pablo Ave at Page, Jones, Bancroft, and Channing: Intermittent North/South access 7:55 am to 11:30 am.
- Sacramento St at Bancroft and Channing: Intermittent North/South access 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Other designated crossing points are shown on the race map. For event questions, please refer to the Berkeley Half Marathon website, or email customersupport@berkeleyhalfmarathon.com.
Check the detailed street closure schedule, map, and AC Transit RealTime tracker before traveling.
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