Shuttle, Parking & Restrooms
Free Shuttle Bus
- The Shuttle Service transports both runners and spectators to and from the race. Runners will get priority, if necessary.
- We encourage riders to be prepared to load the buses before 8:30 am to ensure time to get into the starting pack
- The Shuttle Service uses standard school buses
- Pick-up: CT State Community College/Manchester Campus - Follow the MRR Shuttle signs and park in the EAST LOT
- Portable toilets are available
- Drop Off: Linden Street at Center Memorial Park
- Buses will depart continuously beginning at 7:45 am; the last bus departs at 9:15 am
- Return trips will run continuously between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm
- Cost is Free!
- No pets are allowed
- To see directions to and maps of the Manchester Campus, go here
Parking
- Main Street in Manchester will be closed at 7:00 am
- Parking in the St James parking lot is RESTRICTED; only AUTHORIZED vehicles will be allowed there
- Exit #4 on 1-384 is NOT a good option as it becomes very congested. Do NOT park on Exit ramps or on 1-384 as you WILL BE TOWED
- From the West, Exit #3 (Keeney Street) allows you to head toward town with many side streets available for parking
- From the East, Exit #5 (Highland Street) also allows you to head toward town with many side streets available
- Parking on the side streets is allowed provided they are not posted. Be prepared to walk; parking spots fill up quickly. Manchester Public Parking Lots behind the stores on the East side of Main Street may be also used.
- To see the Race Course in Google maps, go here.
Rest Rooms
There will be portable toilets in the following locations:
- St. James Church parking lot
- Linden Street by the shuttle bus stop
- Top of Main Street by the Mary Cheney Library
- Municipal Parking Lot behind Manchester Hardware
- Forest Street Parking Lot (rear)
- Bennet Academy
- Highland Park Market (Mile 2)
- Highland Park School (Mile 3)
There are no shower or locker facilities, so please come dressed to run
