Atlantic city marathon to bring road closures and traffic delays
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Atlantic City marathon to bring road closures and traffic delays

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October 15, 2025

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series is set for Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. The two-day event will feature athletes running throughout Atlantic City and surrounding Downbeach areas. The races will begin on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Motorists should anticipate increased traffic on both days. Residents and visitors are advised to use caution while walking along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City and Ventnor. Additionally, bicycles will be prohibited on the Boardwalk in both areas on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The marathon on Sunday will affect traffic flow in Atlantic City. Major delays and detours are expected in multiple areas. Road closures include the Brigantine Connector/Atlantic City Expressway Tunnel, which will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Bacharach Boulevard will be closed between MLK Boulevard and Brigantine Connector from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Renaissance Point Boulevard will also be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Borgata employee parking and delivery entrance will close from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Delays are anticipated on the employee access road to the Borgata, as well as at entrances to Borgata, Harrah’s, and Golden Nugget from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Delays will also affect Bacharach Boulevard, New Hampshire Avenue, and Melrose Avenue during that same timeframe.

No parking will be permitted along the route of the events. For more information, visit https://www.acraceseries.com/event-information.

Plan accordingly for the marathon’s impact on traffic this weekend.

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