The Mauao base track is part of this year's marathon loop. Photo / File
Roads will be closed ahead of the Garmin Tauranga Marathon tomorrow.
This year's marathon course includes Pāpāmoa Beach, Mauao base track and the Waikareao Estuary loop.
The finish line is right in the heart of downtown Tauranga.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead as there will be a number of road closures throughout the day.
City centre
The Strand: 5am – 10pm
Wharf St: 5am – 10pm
McLean St: 5am – 5pm
Matua
Bureta Rd: 7am – 5pm
Harbour Dr: 8am – 10am
Tainui St: 9am – 3pm (Resident access at all times)
Lane closures
Mount Maunganui to Pāpāmoa
Pāpāmoa Beach Rd: 6am – 11.30am
Oceanbeach Rd: 6am – 12pm
Marine Pde: 6am – 2pm
Adams Ave: 6am – 2pm
The Mall: 8am – 2pm
Salisbury St: 8am – 2pm
Totara St: 8am – 2pm
City centre
Dive Cres: 8am – 2pm
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