On Sunday, May 4, 2008, the San Francisco Inline Marathon (SFIM) will be held on JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. The race course loops back and forth along JFK Drive between the Conservatory of Flowers and Crossover Drive (19th Ave), and this portion of the road will be closed to ALL non-racers, including cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, and runners between 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
We *should* be fine on the south sidewalk area where we usually dance, and that’s where we’ll try to set up first. But please be forewarned that (1) we may have to move LitP to an alternate location (probably somewhere in the middle of the Music Concourse); and (2) you may find it difficult to cross JFK Drive at times during the race.
According to the race organizers “Non-race observers will be able to cross the street at several designated areas with the guidance of our volunteers”. So hopefully, regardless of where LitP ends up, it won’t be too difficult for people coming from the north side of the park to cross JFK Dr. during the race. Another option is for people to use the north tunnel to go underneath JFK Drive to get to LitP.
Two other quick announcements:
1. KGO-ABC 7 is coming to LitP this Sunday to film a feature about LitP which will air during the week before Mother’s Day.
2. The free beginner swing dance lesson moves to a new earlier time, 12:00pm (noon)-12:30pm.
Hope to see you at the park! -Ken