The Broad Street Run returns to the streets of Philadelphia this Sunday, and more than 36,000 people have registered for the nation’s largest 10-mile road race.
Here are all the details.
The race course
The 43rd annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will take place on Sunday, April 30. The race starts at 8 a.m. at Broad Street and West Fisher Avenue.
Due to construction on Broad Street, in the Navy Yard, the 2023 run will end on 11th Street, between Wells Fargo and Lincoln Financial Field. The awards ceremony, medal distribution, and other finishing line activities will take place in Lot K near Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Way.
As a result of the new finish line, the 2023 race course veers off Broad Street at Terminal Avenue and then onto 11th Street.
At City Hall runners will be diverted off Broad Street to John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Runners will run west on John F. Kennedy Boulevard toward 15th Street, turn left onto 15th Street, follow 15th Street south to South Penn Square and return to Broad Street.
Runners will again be diverted off Broad Street in South Philadelphia, turning east at Terminal Avenue. The course will follow Terminal Avenue under the I-95 overpass east to 11th Street, turn left onto 11th Street, and end on 11th Street between Wells Fargo and Lincoln Financial Field.
Health and Wellness Expo
There will be a Health and Wellness Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Hall E). This year’s expo is open to the public. All race participants planning to run in person must visit the expo before the race to pick up their bib, IPICO timing device, t-shirt, and race guide.
Expo dates and hours are Friday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sustainability
This year, all clothing discarded on Broad Street will be donated to Our Closet in Your Neighborhood, a project of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philly. Our Closet in Your Neighborhood hosts free mobile “pop-up” events that provide residents with free food, clothing, and social services while preserving their dignity and making it a fun experience.
Road closures
Phased road closures for the race will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, and include:
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2 a.m. Pattison Avenue from S. 20th to Broad streets
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3 a.m. Broad Street from Olney to Windrim avenues
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7 a.m. Broad Street from Windrim to Pattison avenues
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7 a.m. 15th Street from Arch to Chestnut streets
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7 a.m. JFK Boulevard from Broad to 16th streets
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7 a.m. 16th Street from JFK Boulevard to Market Street
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7 a.m. Market Street from 16th to Broad streets
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7 a.m. Hartranft Street from Broad Street to Citizens Bank Way
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7 a.m. Citizens Bank Way from Hartranft Street to Pattison Avenue
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7 a.m. Pattison Avenue from Citizens Bank Way to S. Broad Street
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7 a.m. S. 20th Street from Packer to Pattison avenues
Roads will reopen as they are cleared and serviced. The city expects the course to reopen by noon with the exception of some areas of 11th Street. The Philadelphia Police Department will be assigned to the detours around the run route to assist motorists. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, avoid areas along the race course, allow for extra driving time, and proceed with caution during the race.
Pedestrians can expect delays when trying to cross roads or streets along the race course. Police will allow pedestrian traffic through intersections when possible, depending on the flow of race participants.
Prior to Sunday, “No Parking” signs will be posted at the starting area, along the race course, and in the center median of Broad Street. City of Philadelphia “No Parking” regulations will be strictly enforced. All vehicles on the race route will be relocated, beginning on Saturday evening, April 29.
Public Safety
Stay informed of important information, including event details and impactful weather, for the race. Text RUNPHL to 888777 to get free alerts direct to your phone.
“Parks & Rec has worked hard with our partner Independence Blue Cross to make this year’s IBX Broad Street Run safe and fun,” said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell in a statement. “Good luck to all the runners, and if you’re not running, come out and cheer them on. See you at the finish line.”
