Over 650 runners will take to the streets this weekend to tackle Canada’s oldest-running marathon.

The Capital Subaru “Huffin’ Puffin,” now in its 68th year, will wind its way through parts of the capital city as folks take on the marathon loop.

On Sunday, starting at 7:00 a.m., there will be several closures of one-way routes through the city as runners set out from Bowring Park. Event organizers say traffic marshals will be at all intersections to help vehicles safely arrive at their destination.

The loop travels from Bowring Park to downtown St. John’s, around Quidi Vidi Lake before returning to the park.

Road Closures

• Southside Road – eastbound to Blackhead Road
• Pitts Off-Ramp to Water Street by Springdale – ramp closed at top – traffic access Water Street via Hamilton Avenue
• Harbour Drive – eastbound
• Temperance Street – both directions
• Quidi Vidi Road – eastbound
• Quidi Vidi – counterclockwise Lakeview Ave to Carnell Drive
• Lake Avenue – Kings Bridge to Carnell
• Water Street – westbound Temperance to Waldegrave
• Waterford Bridge Road – westbound