Registration for Philadelphia's largest road race, the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, is now open through a lottery system and charity partnerships. The event will take place on Sunday, May 3, marking its 47th year.
The 10-mile run starts at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and finishes at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. With an expected turnout of up to 40,000 runners, city officials are anticipating another sellout. Runners who wish to participate can register now through Feb. 13 or enter a charity partnership with organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Students Run Philly Style.
The Broad Street Run has a rich history, dating back to 1980 when it first began with about 1,500 participants. Last year's event saw nearly 33,000 runners cross the finish line. This year's race will feature special significance, being held during Mental Health Awareness Month and aligning with Philadelphia's celebration of its nationhood.
The route will be lined with medical staff and police, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. The finish-line celebration at the Navy Yard will also include a family-friendly activity area, welcoming spectators to cheer on their favorite runners.
With registration now open, prospective runners are advised to sign up quickly as space is limited. The registration fee is $65, with notifications sent out by email during the week of Feb. 16.
The 10-mile run starts at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and finishes at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. With an expected turnout of up to 40,000 runners, city officials are anticipating another sellout. Runners who wish to participate can register now through Feb. 13 or enter a charity partnership with organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Students Run Philly Style.
The Broad Street Run has a rich history, dating back to 1980 when it first began with about 1,500 participants. Last year's event saw nearly 33,000 runners cross the finish line. This year's race will feature special significance, being held during Mental Health Awareness Month and aligning with Philadelphia's celebration of its nationhood.
The route will be lined with medical staff and police, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. The finish-line celebration at the Navy Yard will also include a family-friendly activity area, welcoming spectators to cheer on their favorite runners.
With registration now open, prospective runners are advised to sign up quickly as space is limited. The registration fee is $65, with notifications sent out by email during the week of Feb. 16.
. Can't they just make it a traditional open-entry system like in years past? Now it's all about charity partnerships and limited spaces... it feels like only the hardcore runners are getting to participate 
. And $65 is still way too steep for some people who just wanna get out there and run for fun 
. Not to mention, I've heard great things about this event in the past, but now it's all about the bells and whistles 
. Maybe I'll stick to my local park runs and avoid the chaos 
.
47 years in and still going strong! The Broad Street Run's lottery system and charity partnerships are a great way to make it accessible to more people. I'm excited to see how many runners will participate this year... up to 40k? That's crazy! 
But with the Navy Yard finish line, I can already imagine the energy of the crowd. Let's hope they've got enough medical staff and police on site. Don't want anyone getting hurt just for a good cause 
IT'S GONNA BE EPIC WITH ALL THE CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH CELEBRATION!!! I FEEL LIKE THE EVENT IS GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER WITH EACH PASSING YEAR! THE 40,000 RUNNER CAPACITY IS CRAZY! I HOPE EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE CAN GET IN ON TIME, BECAUSE I KNOW IT'S GONNA SELL OUT QUICKLY!!! 
The lottery system and charity partnerships are also a great way to make the event more inclusive and fun. I'm not sure if I'll sign up this year, but it's def on my bucket list for next May!
. It's just gonna drive me crazy trying to figure out which charity partnership I should join in hopes of scoring a spot. And $65? That's steep, even if it is for a pretty cool event. I mean, the route looks nice and all, but can't they just make it more inclusive for the average joe who doesn't have connections with fancy charities? 
The fact that it's being held during Mental Health Awareness Month is literally the most inspiring thing ever 
. I've been training for months and can't wait to crush my 10-mile run with a sea of other amazing runners around me! 
And, yay! A family-friendly activity area at the finish line sounds like an absolute blast for spectators 
. I'm def signing up ASAP... or is it too late?! 
$65 is kinda steep tho... but a small price to pay for that incredible experience 
and its even better that they're doing charity partnerships, means more money goes to good causes 
. the finish line party at Navy Yard sounds lit too, cant wait for all the family fun & cheering on our favorite runners 
. seriously tho, mental health awareness month, thats somethin we should all be thinkin bout, whether we're runnin a 10 mile race or just tryna make it thru the day 
The fact that there'll be medical staff and police on site to ensure everyone's safety is a huge plus, too. And who doesn't love a good finish-line party?! 
so if u r free on may 3rd, grab some friends and get ready for the ride of ur life!!
I'm so stoked about the Broad Street Run this year! 
And can we talk about how awesome it is that they'll have medical staff and police on hand for safety? That's just so responsible and considerate of the organizers. 
i mean its all cool and stuff but isnt that where they store the missiles or whatever?