UTICA, N.Y., March 3, 2026 — On Saturday morning, March 7, 2026, thousands of runners and walkers will participate in America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk, beginning at Utica University.
Area drivers will encounter delays and altered traffic patterns between 7:00 am and noon. We thank the public for their patience and support as we come together to fight heart disease and stroke.
SPECIFIC ROAD CLOSINGS AND DETOURS:
LOCATION TIME DETAILS
MAIN ST., NY MILLS &
MAIN ST. YORKVILLE
8:30 am to noon Closed totally between Burrstone Rd. & Elm St.
BURRSTONE RD. 8:00 am to 1pm Closed to ALL traffic between Old Burrstone Rd.
Main St., New York Mills
CHAMPLIN AVE. 7:00 am to noon Closed to ALL traffic between Burrstone Road and
Graham Ave.
CLINTON ST., NY MILLS 8:30 am to noon Closed between Henderson St., and Burrstone Rd.
ELM ST., YOUNG AVE.,
FAIRWAY DR.,
WINCHESTER DR.,
PULASKI ST., &
PROSPECT ST., NY
MILLS & CROSS ST,
YORKVILLE
8:30 am to 1 pm Winchester will be closed only at Burrstone; Fairway
at Burrstone; and Young at Pulaski.
CHAMPLIN AVE 7:00 am to noon Traffic arriving at St. Luke’s Hospital should
approach from the north on Champlin Ave (Yorkville)
BUSINESS PARK DRIVE & WASHINGTON DR.
9:30 am to noon All traffic controlled between 9:30 am & 11:30 am
FRENCH ROAD RAMP
OFF RT. 12 ARTERIAL –
NORTH & SOUTHBOUND
8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Closed to all Arterial traffic
ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL CAMPUS
Approach from the north going southbound on
Champlin Ave. from Yorkville
SLOCUM-DICKSON MEDICAL CENTER
Enter from French Road by exiting Route 12 Arterial
at Lomond Place
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL NOTRE DAME LANE
Enter from French Road by exiting Route 12 Arterial
at Lomond Place. Entering on Business Park Drive
All drivers who encounter these traffic situations are asked to be patient and to obey the Law Enforcement and Fire officials along the route. For more information, please email the American Heart Association at heartofutica@heart.org.
Patients and staff seeking to get to Slocum-Dickson Medical Center must approach northbound on French Road and will be directed into the Center using its French Road entrance. Exit the Arterial, Route 12 on Lomond Avenue, as the French Road exits will be closed.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a
leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more
than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the
public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by
cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven
solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform
lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-
USA1.
