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Canyons event to stage in downtown Auburn; city staff outlines parking and lane closures, kids’ race
Summary
City staff said the Canyons endurance event will use downtown staging lots and close High Street for setup, will include an overnight 100‑mile start and Saturday races that affect Cherry Street, and that a kids’ race is planned Friday evening in the downtown square.
City staff briefed the council and public on traffic and parking changes tied to an upcoming Canyons endurance event and encouraged residents and businesses to consult the city website for the full closure schedule.
Jonathan Wright, Auburn’s community and economic development director, outlined the most actionable items for residents: two city parking lots will be used for staging earlier in the week (the East Placer lot and the upper Joe Elders lot); High Street downtown will close at 9 a.m. Friday for event setup, arch installation and staging; the first race begins overnight at China Wall (the 100‑mile race starts at midnight), followed by other race distances on Saturday; the 25K is expected to clear Cherry Street by about 7:30 a.m. Saturday, at which time one downhill lane of Cherry will be closed until about 2 a.m. Sunday; other closures on Magnolia and nearby corridors will be limited to parking lanes so through traffic can continue.
Wright said Magnolia and Roby Point areas will not have full road closures but will experience increased pedestrian and event traffic. He also noted the event typically brings several thousand visitors and that Canyons organizers have promoted local businesses; he encouraged merchants to remain open and to view the event as an opportunity for customers.
Wright said the city will post a detailed closure map and schedule on the city website and that staff are coordinating with event promoters on staging and public‑safety plans. He also confirmed a kids’ race is scheduled for Friday evening in the downtown square, with registration earlier in the day.
