Savannah Half Marathon Expects 8,000, Downtown Closures

The Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K returns Saturday, Nov. 14, with a new 13.1-mile loop starting and finishing at Forsyth Park and passing through historic neighborhoods and the Savannah Bananas’ stadium. Thousands of runners are expected, and the half marathon has reached capacity, while the 5K remains part of the event. Downtown traffic impacts begin as early as 3 a.m.; closures will be staggered as runners pass, with streets scheduled to reopen by noon. Police will allow vehicles to cross major north-south routes when safe, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes and allow extra time. The Forsyth Farmers’ Market is expected to operate normally.