Medford Kiwanis Jail Day 5K Walk and Run Sunday

MEDFORD, MA — The following is from Captain Barry Clemente of the Medford Police Department:

On Sunday, September 17th, there will be a Medford Kiwanis Jail Day 5K Walk and Run at 10AM. The race will begin and end at the Krystle Campbell Peace Garden, located at 97 Riverside Ave. Clippership Drive will be blocked off and Riverside Ave will be shut down from the beginning of Medford Square to Spring Street at approximately 9AM. Side streets intersecting Riverside Ave in this area will be blocked with no access to Riverside Ave. The race will proceed onto Riverside Ave to Freedom Way, where participants will eventually return onto Riverside Ave toward Medford Square. Police officers will be on scene to direct traffic away from this area and to ensure the safety of the runners. Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank-you