Does the Blue Cross Broad Street Run Benefit any charity? Yes, the American Cancer Society benefits strictly through the runners donations and pledges. To join The American Cancer Society Charity Runner Program, sign up on to donate and send e-mails to family, friends and co-workers for a donation, click here Runner Stories If you have a story to tell on why you are participating in the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, we would like to know about it. - Please send an e-mail to Due to the limited amount of parking in the start area, we recommend that all runners park their cars for free near the finish area (Broad & Pattison) and take the SEPTA Broad Street Line to the start. Directions to the starting area? The Central High School Athletic Field is located at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue located approximately 1 mile North of the Route 1 and the North Broad Street Interchange. Board the Broad Street Line at any subway stop to get to the start. Many trains are crowded and may not stop at some locations going north (please allow enough time to get to the start). Is there transportation back to start area when the race is completed? There are no shuttles back to the start area. However, public transportation is available on the SEPTA Broad Street Line Subway. One way fare is two dollars $2.00
SUBWAY TRAINS FROM BROAD AND PATTISON WILL BEGIN TO RUN AT 5:30 A.M. EXPRESS TRAINS WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY AS SOON AS THEY BECOME FULL. CENTER CITY BOARDING SHOULD BE DONE AT THE WALNUT/LOCUST STOP.
It is in your best interest to board a train before 6:30 a.m. to allow for any delays. It takes approximately thirty-five (35) minutes for local subway trains to reach the SEPTA Broad and Olney Transportation Center, which is a few blocks above the start. However, express trains when operating take about 20 minutes. Where will the gear check be located?
In 2011, buses will NOT be loaded by BIB NUMBER. All buses will have 500 Security Wristbands for each bus. When you arrive you will be handed two matching wristbands and a sticker. You are instructed to place one wristband onto your gear bag and hand it to one of the volunteers for placement on the bus. Please make note of the bus number that you placed your gear. The second wristband is yours to hold onto along with the sticker that matches. The Wristband and sticker will have your Bus Number and your individual bag number printed on it to help you remember what bus you placed your gear. All runners should put some form of identification inside their bag in case we need to ship the bag back to you after the race. Make sure that it includes your Name, address, phone number so we can contact you. Gear check buses will be located at various locations around the start area such as Olney Avenue, Old York Road and Somerville Avenue. No buses will be on Broad Street this year to allow more room for the corrals to be set up. Runners are asked to check their gear early so that the buses can leave on time. When the first buses are loaded, they will depart for the Navy Yard. New buses will be opened up after the first buses are filled. Please move quickly away from the buses to alllow more room for the next group of runners. Please move down the street in an orderly fashion to help our two hundred volunteers do their job. This is a big task and we request that you have patience with this new system. Gear check pick up at the Navy Yard will be located at the south end of the Marine Parade Grounds in the parking lot directly across Constitution Avenue. We urge to check your gear in an easily identified type of bag that is unique to you similar to what you would do at an airport. Garments without a bag may not be accepted and are not guaranteed to be returned if not in a bag. Suitcases will not be accepted. If I am unable to attend the expo, how can I obtain my race packet? If you cannot attend the Expo, a person you designate with proof of THEIR identification may pick up your packet for you. It would be helpful to give them your confirmation number to expedite the process of pick up.(SEE Below) No race numbers or "CHRONOTRACK "B" TAGS will be mailed. (No Exceptions). Typical proof of identification would be one of the following: A letter signed by the runner authorizing the person picking up permission to do so. The pick up person should bring their photo identification. The signature on the letter should match the signature on the mailed in race application. A printout of the on line confirmation if the runner registered online. SPECIAL OFFER: FOR RUNNERS WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE EXPO For an additional $20.00, runners will be permitted to pick up their race bib number and Chronotrack Timing Device on Race Day at the starting area on Sunday, May 1st beginning at 6:00 a.m. Only runners who register on line before April 24th at 11:59 pm EST will be permitted to pick up on race day. This pick up area will shut down promptly one-half hour prior to the start of the race. Race day pick up will be at the Central High School Athletic Field located at Broad and Somerville. A special instruction letter and Free ride to the start credentials will be put in the mail no later than April 26th. If your plans change, your packet will be available for pickup at the expo, however, the $20.00 charge will not be refunded. How can I contact the Photography Company? Island Photography (800) 869-0908. Or www.islandphoto.com We suggest that you check out any of the Running Publication web-sites for this type of information. Many of them are quite helpful, or join TEAM PHILLY.
Looking for a committed group of locals to run with at your pace? Want professional coaching? This community program is run by local fitness and wellness businesses: Philadelphia Runner, Fusion Cross-training and Excel Physical Therapy. The cost is only $75 and the group will donate a portion to Students Run Philly Style. The Team Philly Kickoff Clinic will be held Saturday February 27. Don’t be a lone wolf, run with the pack. For complete details and to join online click here: http://www.meetup.com/TeamPhilly
How do I obtain a USATF Membership card? Go to www.mausatf.org Are the runners allowed to wear headsets? For your safety and insurance considerations, no headsets are permitted. How do I obtain applications for Kids Fun Activities? You can call the Race Hotline at (215) 683-3594, or pick up the April edition of MetroKids at local day care centers and libraries, or click here to download an application. Or you can go to any Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department facility. How can I volunteer? You can register to volunteer online this year. Click on the Volunteer tab on the left hand of our homepage and you will be directed to our Volunteer Module, or you can click here to download a volunteer form. I haven't received confirmation yet, should I be worried? FIRST CHECK THE CONFIRMATION SECTION OF THE WEBSITE. ONLINE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS: In the event you do not receive an email confirmation, and cannot confirm on the web site confirmation page, you should assume that your application was not processed and you will need to go to the Blue Cross Broad Street Run Solutions Center at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run Expo. No numbers or "Chronotrack Timing Devices" will be mailed.
Where are the best places to watch the race? The start area near Broad and Fisher What is the weather like around the First Sunday in May? |
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