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Everything you need to know about the 2022 Broad Street Run

The Broad Street Run is back. If you are participating, planning to watch, or just trying to get around the city on Sunday, here is what you should know.

The Broad Street run is back! Here is everything you need to know about the race
The Broad Street run is back! Here is everything you need to know about the raceRead moreMONICA HERNDON / Staff Photographer
    by Michelle Myers
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The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is back. After being canceled in 2020, and postponed in 2021, the 10-mile race returns to Philly. Registration is closed, and 27,500 runners are expected to participate in the race.

If you are participating or planning to watch the Broad Street Run, or just trying to get around the city on Sunday, here is what you should know:

Key Information

  • Many roads near the race will be closed from the early morning of Sun. May 1 until about noon.
  • Expect delays in the area of the race and the surrounding streets.
  • Spectators are strongly discouraged from attending the race in person.
  • No one, besides the runners, is allowed at the finish line. 
  • You can watch the race on NBC10.
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Start time

The Broad Street Run starts at 8 a.m., unless you are participating in a wheelchair, in which case your race starts at 7:55. If you are running, you must be at your corral by 7:45.

Race route

The race starts at Broad Street and Fisher Avenue in North Philly and finishes at the PIDC Lot on Pattison Avenue west of Broad Street. The 10-mile route goes through Fisher Street, Hunting Park, Tioga Street, Cumberland Street, Oxford Street, Spring Garden, South Penn Square (between 15th and Broad), Washington Avenue, Jackson Street, and Geary Street, passing by such landmarks as City Hall, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Temple University, The Avenue of the Arts, and the Philadelphia stadium complex.

COVID-19 policies

All runners over 5 years of age must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination. Negative tests can’t be used instead of vaccines.

Road closures

More than 10 streets will be closed for the race. Expect delays in the area of the race and surrounding streets. Most closed roads, except some areas of Pattison Avenue, are expected to reopen by noon, after street sweepers clean the route.

Closes at 2 a.m.:

  1. Pattison Avenue from S. 20th Street to Broad Street

Closes at 4 a.m.:

  1. Broad Street from Olney Avenue to Windrim Avenue

Closes at 7 a.m.:

  1. Broad Street from Windrim Avenue to Pattison Avenue

  2. 15th Street from Arch to Chestnut Street

  3. JFK Boulevard from Broad to 16th Street

  4. 16th Street from JFK to Market Street

  5. Market Street from 16th to Broad Street

  6. Hartranft Street from Broad to Citizens Bank Way

  7. Citizens Bank Way from Hartranft Street to Pattison Avenue

  8. Pattison Avenue from Citizens Bank Way to S. Broad Street

  9. S. 20th Street from Packer Avenue to Pattison Avenue

Where does the money raised go?

Five charities will receive your donations and pledges: the American Cancer Society, American Association of Cancer Research, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Students Run Philly Style, and Back On My Feet.

Where to park

There is no parking available at the start area. But, if you are a runner, you can park for free at the Stadium Complex, at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. Spectators are “strongly discouraged” from attending the race. If you do need to park, keep in mind the following parking restrictions:

No parking between Friday Apr. 29 (10 p.m.) and Sunday May 1 (1 p.m.):

  1. 1300 block of Fisher Avenue

  2. 1400 block of Fisher Avenue

No parking on Sunday May 1 between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m.:

  1. Broad Street, from Olney Avenue to the Navy Yard.

  2. 1400-1500 JFK Boulevard

  3. 15th Street from Arch to Chestnut Street

  4. 16th Street from JFK to Market Street

  5. Market Street from 16th to Broad Street

  6. Pattison Avenue from Broad Street to 20th Street

Public transportation

If you are registered to run, you can ride on the Broad Street Line to the race for free. Make sure to show your official competitor bib number to get the free service.

For SEPTA buses affected by the run, check septa.org

For virtual runners

If you are registered to run virtually, there is no particular time or location for your race. You are free to run your 10 miles anytime, but your results must be submitted by May 15. Virtual runners don’t qualify for monetary awards, but you will get a certificate.

If you can’t make it to the in-person run or you can’t show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, you can contact the organizers and join the about 900 virtual runners. Fees are not refundable.

Awards

Prize money totals more than $27,000, and individual prizes depend on the division. There is a $1,000 bonus for any runner who beats the existing course records. After the race, you can check the results on the Broad Street Run website.

There are four divisions: Open, American, Masters, and the Wheelchair Open and Masters. The first five people in each division get an award. For all divisions, except the Open, prizes range from $100 to $500. For the Open division, prizes are from $500 and $3,000. If you are competing in the American division, you will have to show proof of citizenship to claim a prize.