The 2009 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be held on
Sunday, May 3, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.

Expo

 Lincoln Financial Field

The 2008 Not for Runners Only Expo will be held on the SCA Club Level of Lincoln Financial Field, located at One Lincoln Financial Field Way (entrance to parking lot is off of Darien Street) in the Philadelphia Stadium Complex. More information is listed below and please check the website for future updates related to the Expo and parking guidelines.

Absolutely no dogs are allowed at Lincoln Financial Field!


The Expo will be held May 2nd - May 3rd:

  • Friday, May 2, 2008  - 11 AM – 6 PM
  • Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 9 AM – 5 PM
  • This is the main distribution point for race materials. Packet includes:

    • ChampionChip
    • Race Number
    • Race T-shirt
    • Race Information Program Guide

    The Expo is the main site to pick up your race bibs, ChampionChip, T-Shirts and race information. Approximately 20,000 people are expected to pass through the two-day Expo.

    The Expo offers one-stop shopping for all your running needs. Sneakers, running apparel, accessories – whatever you need, you can find it at the Expo.

    There will be approximately 50 Vendor and Sponsor booths set up, with items ranging from sunglasses to chiropractic information. Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase and there will be face painting and balloon artists for the kids. There will be an ATM machine on site at the Expo. So don’t worry if you forgot your cash. Tap the ATM and get everything you need.


    Shuttle Bus Service

    Shuttle bus service will be available between 16th & JFK Boulevard and the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot gate to Lot K off of Darien Street on both Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd. The buses will operate on a continuous basis throughout both days.

    Friday, May 2, 2008

    Northeast corner of 16th Street & JFK Boulevard: Shuttle buses will run every 30 minutes beginning at 10:00 am. The last bus to Lincoln Financial Field will depart from 16th & JFK at 5:15 pm. The final bus returning to 16th & JFK will depart Lincoln Financial Field at 6:30 pm.

    Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

    Northeast Corner of 16th Street & JFK Boulevard: Shuttle buses will depart every 30 minutes beginning at 8:00 am. The last bus to Lincoln Financial Field will depart from 16th & JFK at 4:15 pm. The final bus returning to 16th & JFK will depart from Lincoln Financial Field at 5:30 pm.

    Directions to the EXPO:

    The Expo will be held in the SCA Club Lounge at Lincoln Financial Field, located at One Lincoln Financial Way Philadelphia, PA 19148 in the Philadelphia Stadium Complex. Please enter Lot K by turning south on Darien Street from Pattison Avenue.

    FROM THE SOUTH:

    Take I-95 North to the Broad Street Exit (exit 17). Proceed to the third light (Pattison Avenue) and turn right. Continue on Pattison and you will see Lincoln Financial Field on your right. Turn right onto Darien Street and continue towards the rear of the stadium. Turn right into the K parking lot.

    FROM THE NORTH:

    Take I-95 South to the Broad Street exit (exit 17). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Proceed to the third light (Pattison Avenue) and turn right. Continue on Pattison and you will see Lincoln Financial Field on your right. Turn right onto Darien Street and continue towards the rear of the stadium. Turn right into the K parking lot.

    FROM THE WEST:

      Take I-76 East to the Broad Street Exit (exit 349). Turn right onto Broad Street and proceed south towards the Sports Complex. Turn left onto Pattison Avenue. Continue on Pattison. Turn right onto Darien Street and continue towards the rear of the stadium. Turn right into the K parking lot.

      FROM THE EAST:

      Take I-76 West (Walt Whitman Bridge) to the Broad Street Exit (exit 349). Go through stop sign and make a left at the light onto Broad Street. Proceed through several lights and turn left onto Pattison Avenue. Continue on Pattison and you will see Lincoln Financial Field on your right. Turn right onto Darien Street and continue towards the rear of the stadium. Turn right into the K parking lot.

      Vendor Information

      Click here to download the Vendor Packet and Bag Stuffer Information

      For immediate information, contact BSRExpo@aol.com


       2008 Vendors

      Independence Blue Cross                                                         

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      Philadelphia Daily News                                                          
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      Modell's Sporting Goods                                                                

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      Wissahickon Spring Water                                                 

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      American Cancer Society                     

      The beneficiary of the Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the American Cancer Society.  We encourage everyone to join in the fight against cancer by obtaining sponsors to contribute for every mile you run. 

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      Signing up to raise funds does not enter you in the 2008 Blue Cross Broad Street Run.



      USATF - Mid-Atlantic

      Mid-Atlantic is the local association for USA Track & Field  (USATF) , which is the national Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States.  Mid-Atlantic USATF serves the state of Pennsylvania east of and including Potter, Clinton, Centre, Huntingdon and Bedford Counties and the state of Delaware.     


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      KAI-KAI Sandal

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      PNC Bank

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      Rittenhouse Sports


      Roberts Family Chiropractic                                                       

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      Temple School of Podiatric Medicine
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