THE Esplanade, at Speers Point, will be closed to traffic this Sunday from 6.30am to 11am for the Lake Macquarie Running Festival.
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Motorists are advised to follow the direction of traffic controllers, signs and keep to the reduced speed limits.
Closures will be in place in both directions from The Esplanade at Warners Bay to TC Frith Avenue.
Roads and Maritime Services said travel time for motorists could be affected.
Detours will be in place between Kings Street at Warners Bay and Creek Reserve Road at Speers Point.
About 1500 runners are expected to hit the road from Warners Bay to Speers Point in the Pure Performance 21.1km half marathon, the Newcastle Permanent 10.5km fun run, and the Yogurtland 4km kids scamper.