SALISBURY, Md. – The 7th Annual SBY Marathon will kick off this Saturday with a weekend full of events for runners and spectators alike. Participants can pick up their race packets Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Civic Center or Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. As part of the event, the Downtown Plaza will close to through traffic Friday after 1 p.m. and Riverside Drive will be closed to outgoing traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday. This year, the marathon’s after party will be hosted in a new location at Unity Square, according to Race Director Jason Chance. The after party will feature a stage, entertainment from AMP Studios, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The SBY Marathon and Half Marathon will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the 5k at 7:30 a.m.
