06/03/2026
Lots of parking closures this week in preparation for the marathon. Make sure you know where you're parking!
The inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend begins Wednesday with the closure of 1st St SW between 2nd and 3rd Ave. for preparation & staging. Vehicles parked on this block will be ticketed and towed beginning at 4 AM Wednesday through 8 PM Monday. (Marked blue on the attached map.)
The marathon tow zone expands across the 2nd Ave Bridge to the 200 block of 2nd Ave SW and the 100 block of 1st St SE and SW beginning at 4 AM Saturday (in addition to the regular Farmers Market parking restrictions) through 8 PM Sunday. (Marked yellow.)
Beginning at 4 AM Sunday until noon, the marathon tow zone also includes the 400 block of 1st Ave NE, the 100 block of Fifth St NE, 2nd Street from A Ave NE to 2nd Ave SE, 2nd Ave SE between 1st and 3rd Streets, and 3rd Street SE between 2nd and 8th Ave. (Marked red.)
Ridesharing, biking/walking/running, and off-street parking are your best options this weekend in Downtown Cedar Rapids.