Second annual Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K set for Nov. 14

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The second annual Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7 a.m. in Forsyth Park.Traffic impactsDowntown traffic flow will be affected beginning at 3 a.m. Saturday. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the area and racecourse.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: From Forsyth Park to Bananas stadium: Savannah race unveils new courseMotorists are also encouraged to be patient and follow all directions for the safety of participants.Vehicles will not be towed along the route. The Forsyth Farmers’ Market will not be affected.LAST YEAR: Inaugural Savannah Southern Half Marathon draws nearly 4,500 runners through historic neighborhoodsRoad closuresThe half marathon route will begin and end at Forsyth Park. Street closures along the route will be staggered and then lifted as participants complete the course and roads are serviced.All streets are scheduled to reopen by noon Saturday. There will be no hard closures of mai