St. Petersburg blocks many streets today for the Ekiden team marathon. The race starts at 9:30 from St Isaac's Square and ends at the same spot. Teams of six runners take turns covering the full marathon distance. Each team member runs a different section that adds up to 42.195 kilometers total. The course follows a five-kilometer loop through downtown streets and waterfront areas.
Traffic stops on major roads during race hours. The Moika River embankment near Blue Bridge stays closed until June 16 at midnight. Isaac's Square and Bolshaya Morskaya Street close from midnight June 15 until midnight the same day. Palace Bridge and nearby roads shut down from 6 AM to 4 PM on June 15. Emergency vehicles and certain buses can still pass through some blocked areas.
The marathon brings together 435 teams from 70 Russian cities. Government workers from St. Petersburg will compete against military and police teams. Runners follow embankments and main streets through the city center. Race organizers expect the event to finish by late afternoon. Most street closures end by midnight but some areas stay blocked until June 16.
Traffic stops on major roads during race hours. The Moika River embankment near Blue Bridge stays closed until June 16 at midnight. Isaac's Square and Bolshaya Morskaya Street close from midnight June 15 until midnight the same day. Palace Bridge and nearby roads shut down from 6 AM to 4 PM on June 15. Emergency vehicles and certain buses can still pass through some blocked areas.
The marathon brings together 435 teams from 70 Russian cities. Government workers from St. Petersburg will compete against military and police teams. Runners follow embankments and main streets through the city center. Race organizers expect the event to finish by late afternoon. Most street closures end by midnight but some areas stay blocked until June 16.
