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Minor Traffic Detours, Delays Early Saturday for FRESH 15 Race

March 1, 2019 1:43PM CST
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Minor Traffic Detours, Delays Early Saturday for FRESH 15 Race

 

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 28, 2019 – Brookshire Grocery Co. will host the sixth annual FRESH 15 on Saturday, March 2, at the FRESH by Brookshire’s store located at 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy. in Tyler. The BGC Racing team is partnering with the Tyler Police Department to accommodate traffic on race morning.

The FRESH 15 features 15K and 5K races that provide a scenic view of South Tyler, with both courses starting and finishing at FRESH by Brookshire’s. Tyler Police, BGC Racing staff and volunteers will be on hand to direct traffic.

Some roads will be temporarily closed during the race. Three Lakes Parkway and Highlands Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. until race finish. Old Jacksonville Highway and Dueling Oaks Drive will close intermittently from 6:45– 9 a.m.

One hundred percent of race revenue from the FRESH 15 is donated to local non-profit organizations, with more than $650,000 raised since the race was established in 2014. This year, the FRESH 15 will be broadcast live on video screens at FRESH and online at bgcracing.com/live-video/ so spectators can experience the race with their friends and family.

For more information and to register to run, please visit bgcracing.com. Online registration for the FRESH 15 closes at 11:55 p.m. CST on Friday, March 1, 2019.