2017 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
When:
Sunday, May 07, 2017 8:00a -
11:00a
Sunday, May 07, 2017 8:00a -
11:00a
Where:
Broad Street
Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
Admission:
$Free to watch
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
http://www.broadstreetrun.com/
The Blue Cross Broad Street Run starting line is at Broad Street and W. Fisher Avenue. The race warm-up area is at the Central High School Athletic Field, located at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue, approximately one mile north of Route 1 and the North Broad Street Interchange. A pre-race stretch will held roughly one hour before the start of the race.
The race ends approximately one-quarter mile inside the main gate of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, at the southern end of Broad Street.
Spectator Information:
We encourage spectators to come out to watch the race and cheer on the runners. Entertainment and refreshments are available along the course and at the finish line.
Entertainment will be provided along the race course (e.g., music, cheer leading squads, drill teams).
Some of the other best places to watch the race along the race course are:
- the start area near Broad and Fisher Street;
- North Broad Street along the Temple University Campus;
- North Broad Street at Callowhill near the Philadelphia Daily News Building;
- City Hall — West Side at Dilworth Plaza;
- Broad and Walnut Streets outside The Bellevue;
- South Broad Street along the Avenue of the Arts;
- South Broad Street at Carpenter (High School for the Creative and Performing Arts);
- South Broad Street at Jackson (South Philadelphia High School);
- South Broad Street at Bigler Street;
- South Broad Street at Packer Avenue, one block from Chickie & Pete's
- Broad and Pattison at the Sports Complex.
Finish Line:
- Limited bleacher seating will be available.
- You can buy refreshments and merchandise.
- If you plan on bringing your kids, stop by Kids Fun at the Broad Street Run.
For more information please visit http://www.broadstreetrun.com/.
