The 31st Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run

RACE START TIME 8:30 A.M. Sunday May 2, 2010

Course: A 10-mile, point-to-point course (named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner's World) starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. The course is a pleasing run past the varied neighborhoods of Philadelphia along Broad Street. It finishes inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard at the end of Broad Street in South Philadelphia. There are eleven water stations, digital clocks at each Mile, aid stations, port-a-potties, entertainment and numerous ambulances on the course. The course is traffic-free in the south-bound lanes and monitored by police. This course is certified by USATF.

There will be numerous Ambulances on the course. If you get sick or injured, remain calm until help arrives. If any runner comes upon an emergency and no help is in the area, please report it to any police officer along the course. Temple University, Hahnemann, and Methodist Hospitals are on the racecourse.

 

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Download a Start Map. (in pdf format)

Download a Course Map. (in pdf format)

Download a Finish Area Map (in pdf format)

Download a Course Elevation Map

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SAI TIMING & TRACKING - CHRONOTRACK SYSTEM

The 2010 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will utilize the SAI Timing & Track System  and Chronotrack System, featuring "state-of-the-art" computer technology for race scoring and timing.  Utilized at numerous high profile races around the world, each device contains a runner's personalized indentification code that will be read by sensors at the start and finish lines, and other locations on the course.  Worn on the laces of your shoe, the device will transmit a unique signal that will enable the computer to record your official time.

THIS TIMING DEVICE IS DISPOSABLE.

Click here to see how easy it is to attach the timing tag to the laces of your running shoes.

Click here to download a PDF of the instructions.

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Course Records

• Men: • Women: • Master Men: • Master Woman: • Wheelchair Open Men: • Wheelchair Open Women: • Wheelchair Master Men: • Wheelchair Master Women:	2007 Patrick Cheruiyot 45:14* 1999 Catherine Ndereba, 53:07 2002 Andrey Kuznetsov, 50:13 1992 Sandra Mewett, 57:56 2007 Tony Nogueira, 32:05 2001 Jessica Galli, 39:59 2008 Tony Nogueira, 33:52 2008 Jacqui Kapinowski 49:19
*BEST 10 MILE TIME EVER RECORDED IN THE UNITED STATES

 

Course Restrictions

NO bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, or other wheeled conveyances (other than wheelchairs*), animals (except for seeing eye dogs), or headsets are allowed on the course. These restrictions are for your safety and insurance considerations participants must be able to hear voice commands, vehicle sirens and horns. An agreement with the City of Philadelphia and it's Police Department requires that all participants run a sub-15 minute per mile pace to allow the City to reopen Broad Street in a timely manner. All runners not keeping this pace will be directed to the sidewalks to allow traffic to re-open.

* The term "wheelchair" as used in this event literature, shall mean "push-rim wheelchairs" only. For safety reasons hand crank bicycle types of equipment are not permitted.

NO DOGS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD.

aid stations

There will be plenty of  Water Stations along the course. Gatorade will also be provided at the 2.2, 6.1, 7.8 and 8.5 mile water stations and at the finish. The Gatorade will be on the last left side tables of each station, in bright green cups. Bottled water will be available at the finish line. One per runner please.

The water stations are located at the following mile marks: Start 2.2 miles 4.2 miles 4.9 miles 5.2 miles 6.1 miles 6.8 miles 7.8 miles 8.5 miles 9.1 miles Finish

WEATHER

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 American Cancer Society Fundraising 

Fight Cancer With Every Step! Celebrate your personal triumph along Broad Street by helping the American Cancer Society beat cancer! Obtain sponsors to contribute funds for every mile you run. Earn wonderful prizes as a top fundraiser.

If you have a large group (co-workers, families, friends, etc) that wishes to raise funds for this great cause, join the American Cancer Society's Charity Runner Program.

Sign up on charityrunner.acsevents.org/broadstreetrun  to donate and send e-mails to family, friends and co-workers for a donation. Signing up to raise funds does not enter you in the 2009 Blue Cross Broad Street Run.

All individuals participating in the Blue Cross Broad Street Run must still register to participate in the race on the Broad Street Run website to obtain their race bib.

 course entertainment

Music Groups, High School Bands, Cheerleading Squads, Church Choirs and Drill Teams are encouraged to join the fun. Call the race hotline at (215)683-3594 or hit the Contact Us section on the Website.

 

Race Numbers

You must wear your official competitor's number on the FRONT of your shirt. Please check the information on the computer label that has been placed on your number. If there is any change in the information, or if your age or sex is wrong, please send an e-mail to bsrhelp@aim.com or call the race office at 215 683-3594 and state your correction. Errors can also be corrected at the Solution Center at Expo. DO NOT REMOVE THE LABEL. Present your small tear-off for a packet of refreshments at the finish area. Please remember to fill out the medical information on the back of your race bib, in the event of an emergency.

Awards

There will be a $1,000.00 course record bonus paid to the male or female winner if they better the existing course records. All prize money winners must have a 2009 USATF membership before prize money is awarded (except wheelchair winners.) The Awards Ceremony will begin tentatively at 10:00 AM.

• 1st Place Male and Female $1,500 and Award
• 2nd Place Male and Female $750 and Award
• 3rd Place Male and Female $500 and Award
• 4th Place Male and Female $400 and Award
• 5th Place Male and Female $300 and Award

Masters Division

• 1st Place Male and Female $500 and Award
• 2nd Place Male and Female $400 and Award
• 3rd Place Male and Female $300 and Award
• 4th Place Male and Female $200 and Award
• 5th Place Male and Female $100 and Award

Open & Master Wheelchair Division
(Push Rim Wheelchair Competitors only. No hand crank bicycle type participants are permitted in this event or are eligible for prizes.)

• 1st Place Male and Female $500 and Award
• 2nd Place Male and Female $400 and Award
• 3rd Place Male and Female $300 and Award
• 4th Place Male and Female $200 and Award
• 5th Place Male and Female $100 and Award

 

THE INDEPENDENCE CUP
The Independence Cup is a trophy, engraved with the names of the winners from the past 30 years. It  will be presented to the top male, female and wheelchair division winners. The cup is permanent display inside the lobby of the G. Fred DiBona, Jr. Building at Independence Blue Cross Headquarters at 1901 Market Street.

AGE GROUP AWARDS - SCORED BY CHIP TIME IN 2010

The first five men and the first five women in the following age divisions receive awards:

16 & under	25 to 29	40 to 44	55 to 59	70 to 74
17 to 20	30 to 34	45 to 49	60 to 64	75 to 79
21 to 24	35 to 39	50 to 54	65 to 69	80 & over

 

In the event that these awards are not presented on race day, they will be mailed to the appropriate individuals.

All money winners must report to the stage area to complete verification forms prior to acceptance. Current 2010 USATF membership numbers will be needed within thirty (30) days after the race, before individual prize money is awarded.

Richard Lagocki Memorial awards

The Richard Lagocki Memorial Awards,  are presented to the first Philadelphia residents, in the Open Male, Open Female, Open Male Wheelchair and Open Female Wheelchair Divisions.

Prize money in the amount of $250.00 is awarded to each of the Richard Lagocki Memorial Award Winners.   Proof of residency is required.

2000 Winners Rick McGarry Andrea Niggemeier	2001 Winners Rick McGarry Andrea Niggemeier
2002 Winners Bob Schwelm Abby Dean	2003 Winners Matt DiPretore Abby Dean
2004 Winners Matt Byrne Andrea Niggemeier	2005 Winners Tom Haxton Veena Reddy
2006 Winners Tom Haxton Emily Kroshus	2007 Winners Macharia Yuot Renee Gunning
2008 Winners Tom Haxton Abby Dean	2009 Winners Tom Haxton Sheila Klick

Drug Testing

Athletes who participate in the competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with the IAAF Procedural Guidelines for Doping Control or the Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code. Drug testing, and the adjudication of positive findings, will be carried out by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Athletes found to have committed a doping violation will be disciplined according to USADA Protocol and suspended, if appropriate, according to IAAF rules. Such penalties may result in a period of ineligibility as well as disqualification from the event. Any substance taken by an athlete is at his/her own risk and may result in a positive sample. (This includes cold medicines, nutritional supplements and some over the counter medicines). Information on drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USADA Drug Reference Hotline at: 1-800-233-0393 or the USADA website at www.usantidoping.org

Runner Photos

Race Photos provided by

To view the 2008 Photos, go to: http://orders.islandphoto.com/apps/RaceEvents.aspx

Amenities

• Each registered runner will receive a multi-colored Blue Cross Broad Street Run T-shirt distributed at the Not For Runners Only Expo on Friday, April 30  and Saturday, May 1st. Shirt Size not guaranteed.
• Free transportation to the start
• Music on the Race Course
• Free baggage/gear transportation to finish
• Post race celebration with music, refreshments
• 30th Anniversary medal for all participants

Door Prizes

All registered runners will be eligible for random drawings to be held throughout day. You MUST BE PRESENT to win any of the door prizes! Door prize winners will be announced at the Awards Stage.

Team Competition - SCORED BY CHIP TIME IN 2010

This section is for competitive teams running in the race. 

No team entries will be accepted on race weekend at the expo or on race day.

Rules: With each team entry every member must submit a completed entry form. Note that individual entries must be submitted together as one team entry, along with team fee. If a team member submits a paid, individual entry form independently, the fee will not be credited or refunded. No substitutions will be allowed. Each individual must list their own address on their entry form.

Division:
 

Open Male:	5 members. Fastest three members score.
Open Female:	5 members. Fastest three members score.
Masters Male:	5 members. Fastest three members score.
Masters Female:	5 members. Fastest three members score.
Coed Open	5 members. Fastest three members score. (one must be a woman).
Coed Master	5 members. Fastest three members score. (one must be a woman).

Fees: (includes the individual runner's fee)

Corporate	$225.00 if postmarked by March 31, 2010
Late Fee	$275.00 if postmarked after March 31, 2010
Club Teams	$200.00 if postmarked by March 31, 2010
Late Fee	$225.00 if postmarked after March 31, 2010

Results

The Philadelphia Daily News will publish the results of the entire race field on Monday, May 3, 2010.  Alert your family, friends and co-workers that your name, place, time, age, city and state will be in the paper. We will also mail you a postcard with the results within 48 hours after the race. The race results will also be posted on the web at: www.philly.com or www.broadstreetrun.com shortly after the race. To subscribe to the Philadelphia Daily News, click here

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THE START

This year's race will start promptly at 8:30 AM. Please warm-up on the track inside the Central High School Complex. At approximately 8:10 AM we will start to seed the race.

Remember, the start time is 8:30 AM EXACTLY!!
Wheelchair start will be 8:25 AM.

The Central High School Athletic Field is located at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue located approximately 1 mile north of Route 1 and the North Broad Street Interchange.

Directions for the Start

Due to the limited amount of parking in the start area, we recommend that runners park their cars for free near the finish area (at the Stadium Complex at Broad & Pattison) and take the Broad Street Line to the start.

To get to the starting line, ride SEPTA for free. ALL RUNNERS CAN RIDE SEPTA'S BROAD STREET SUBWAY LINE FOR FREE by displaying your official race number to the cashier at any Broad Street Line stop. You must be wearing the number on the front of your shirt. Shuttle buses will return you from the finish area back to the parking areas.

It is in your best interest to board the train before 7:00 AM (This should get you to the start area at approximately 7:45 AM). Please allow yourself extra time for any unfortunate delays. The race will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Schedule times may vary. It takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the SEPTA Broad & Olney Transportation Center, which is a few blocks above the start. SEPTA will also be providing express trains on the morning of the race.

 For public transportation information contact Septa at (215) 580-7800.

 

 Start Area Information

Gear Check - LOOK FOR THE YELLOW SCHOOL BUSES ABOVE THE START LINE AREA

You may wear your sweatsuits or warm-ups to the start. You must supply your own duffel bag or running bag to check your gear. This item must be properly marked with the tag that is supplied. Any item that is not properly marked will not be accepted. You must place your bag on the bus that displays the number that corresponds to your race bib. This system has been incorporated to help you locate your bag at the finish area. At the finish, display your official race number to the volunteers and your items will be returned. Please be patient and courteous, as this is a big job for our volunteers to handle.

There will be over 200 portable toilets at the start, located at the Central High School Athletic Field, at Broad and Somerville. Arrive early to avoid missing the start of the race.

Water will be provided at the start area at the southeast corner of Broad & Somerville. Please hydrate prior to the start of the race.

Please show consideration for residents and their property. KEEP OFF the lawns, steps and porches of residents. Inform spectators that they must follow these instructions also.

COURSE MAPS 

Download a Course Map. (in pdf format)

Download a Start Map.(in pdf format)

Download a Course Elevation Map

The Finish Line Area

NO pets or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

This year's race will finish inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard, at the southern end of Broad Street. All runners will pass the stadium complex and FDR Park, proceed under I-95 and enter through the main gate of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The race will conclude approximately ¼ mile INSIDE the main gate, on Broad Street, along side the Marine Parade Grounds, just past the row of Navy ships anchored on the west side of the street.

Shuttle buses will be provided to and from the parking areas to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Keep an eye out for the yellow school buses and they will save you the walk to and from the parking areas.

Color Coded Meeting Places

All runners should plan to meet up with family and friends at the Lost Runners Information Tent in the center of the Marine Parade grounds. No announcements about missing people will be made from the awards stage. If someone is missing, go to the nearest information booth for instructions.

To make the various areas easier to identify, they will be marked by different color balloons. Tents/areas will be color-coded as follows:

Information	-	Orange and White Balloons
First Aid	-	Red and White Balloons
Water	-	Blue Balloons
Lost Runners	-	Black & White Balloons
VIP Tent	-	Purple Balloons
Kids Fun	-	Pink Balloons
Students Run Philly Style	-	Lime Green Balloons
Volunteer/Staff Check In	-	Green Balloons
Gear Buses	-	Yellow Balloons

Refreshments

Please help yourself to refreshments at the finish area. Please be aware that there is enough for each runner to get ONE REFRESHMENT PACKET. Back of the pack runners need refreshments, too. Please be courteous to your fellow runners and limit your consumption to ONE refreshment bag.

Note: The runners refreshment areas will be blocked off from spectators and the general public. Please take your refreshments before you leave this area. We want an orderly flow from the Chip collection through the refreshment area and into the open space. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR RACE NUMBER TEAR-OFF TO PICK UP YOUR REFRESHMENT PACKET. Once you have left the refreshment area, please do not go back. Runners are asked to keep moving through this area.

Additional water is available at the water tanks around the parade grounds

Clean-up

We would like the cooperation of all runners in helping to keep the Navy Base clean. Please put all trash, cups, etc. in the proper receptacles.

Reminder: No pets or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the grounds of the Philadelphia Navy Yard!

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Lodging - BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE 2009 BLUE CROSS BROAD STREET RUN RATE

Participating Hotels	Rates	Reservation Deadline Dates
DoubleTree Hotel - Philadelphia 215-893-1600 Broad Street at Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107	TBD	TBD
Marriott Courtyard Downtown Philadelphia (215) 496-3200 21 Juniper Street Philadelphia, PA 19107	TBD	TBD
Marriott Philadelphia Airport One Arrivals Road Philadelphia, PA 19153 215-492-9000	TBD	TBD
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia 1800 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-561-7500	TBD	TBD

Or check out:www.gophila.com

Marriott Courtyard Downtown Philadelphia

Our Courtyard Downtown Philadelphia hotel, listed in "National Register of Historic Places," recaptures the grandeur of 1926 historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making it perfect for business, weekend getaways and leisure travel.  After a $75 million architectural restoration, this Philadelphia PA hotel incorporates state-of-the-art systems with timeless features such as elegant bronze work, plaster detailing and striking marble finishes.  This first-class Centery City Philadelphia hotel is just 1 block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia City Hall, and minutes from the Philadelphia financial district, historic area, Avenue of the Arts, shopping and restaurants.

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia

Overlooking the magnificent Avenue of the Arts, the 432-room Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia lies in the heart of the city's cultural district, just steps fro the Kimmel Center, the Academy of Music, Merriam and Wilma Theaters, walking distance to the Philadelphia Convention Center, Penn's Landing, Independence Hall, and the Philadelphia Sports Complex.

This comfortable hi-rise hotel offers deluxe accommodations featuring the Sweet Dreams® Doubletree plush-top bedding and pillows experience and High Speed Internet Access in all guest rooms. The hotel also features separate Towers Level with private concierge lounge, Grand Ballroom, and a new state-of-the-art 4,200 sq. ft. assembly on five meeting centers, dedicated exclusively to conference packages and featuring six conference rooms.  In all, the hotel offers more than 27,000 s. ft of functional meeting space.  Guests enjoy premier dining in our glass-roof Academy Cafe, all-day dining at Standing O Bar/Bistro, a brand-new Fitness by Precor® USA health club, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, seasonable sundeck and, of course, the warm Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie at check-in. 

Members of the Hilton HHonors® guest reward program may earn Points & Miles® for every qualifying stay at the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia.  Hilton HHonors is the only hotel program that allows any of its members to reap Double Dip® earnings by simultaneously accumulating both airline miles and hotel points with each qualifying stay at more than 2,700 hotels worldwide. 

For more information on the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia, which is located at Broad & Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA, visit the website at www.doubletree.com, call 1-800-222-TREE in the U.S. and Canada or contact the hotel directly at (215) 893-1600.

CROWNE PLAZA

Crowne Plaze Philadelphia Center City is located in the heart of it all.  The hotel is only blocks from Broad Street.  Our 445 newly refreshed guest rooms feature amenitities for your convenience and comfort.  All guests have free access to the Philadelphia Sports Club across the street.  Complimentary wired High Speed Internet Access in all guest rooms.  The hotel is only seven miles from the Philadelphia International Airport, six blocks to Amtrak's 30th Street Station, one block from SEPTA's Regional Rail Station and within blocks of the historic district, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Franklin Institute Science Museum.

 

 metroKids" fun at the broad street run

• Sunday, May 2,  8:00 a.m.
• Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. race day.
• For Infants To 12 Year Olds
• Games, Face Painting, Rides and Races!!!
• 12th Annual Broad Street "Fun" Miler - A One Mile Kids Run for Children Ages 6-12 inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard running past the scenic ships!!
• Dashes For All Ages and The Annual Diaper Derby
• Petting Zoo
• Magicians.
• For Kids Fun Applications Call (215) 683-3594
• Fee: $5.00 Per Child. Children 2 & under free.
• The first 750 registered participants will receive a T-Shirt a commemorative gift and refreshments.

Fun for the Entire Family

Invite your family and friends to watch you finish at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. There will be plenty of things for them to do while you're on the course.

Starting at 7:30 AM, there will be the "Metro Kids Fun at the Broad Street Run" For just $5.00, kids can take part in dash races, the annual "Diaper Derby", face painting, balloon bounce and more! There will also be music for all to enjoy and refreshments on sale for families and spectators.

The "Broad Street Run Fun Miler", a one mile fun run for children ages 6-12, will take place at 8:30 AM. T-shirts and commemorative gifts will be given to all Kids Fun participants.

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Mentoring opportunity - students run philly style

Now a familiar sight at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, are the ambitious young students who are part of Students Run Philly Style, now in its fifth year.  Students Run Philly Style is the only mentorship program in Philadelphia that provides long distance running training to help young people succeed in lfe.  Students are connected with adult mentors who help them imagine and accomplish goals beyond their dreams.  Impressively, Students Run Philly Style has served over 700 students since its inception, and shown the following significant outcomes:

Students' BMI is reduced
Students' cardiovascular fitness is improved
Students' flexibility is improved
Students' self-esteem is improved
Students eat healthier
Students like school better
Students are more focused at home

Give a shout out to your favorite young runner along the race course at this year's Blue Cross Broad Streeet Run!

For More Information:

Heather McDanel, Program Director (267) 765-2387/mcdanel@nncc.us

Amalia Petherbridge, Assistant Director(215) 985-2672/Amalia@nncc.us

www.studentsrunphilly.org

Students Run Philly Style is a program of the National Nursing Centers

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Danskin SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon
The Danskin SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon is more than just another triathlon. Brought to you by the organizers of the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon in Fairmount Park, this event is a fun, high-quality, well organized event from start to finish. Beginning in 2009, the new Danskin SheROX Triathlon series is a partnership between the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series, the longest running women's triathlon series in the U.S. and the highly popular SheROX Triathlon Series. In addition to Philadelphia, the Danskin SheROX Triathlon Series includes all-women’s triathlons in Tempe, AZ, Orlando, FL (Disney World), Austin, TX, Denver, CO, New England (Webster, MA), Seattle WA, NY Metro (Sandy Hook, NJ), Chicagoland (Pleasant Prairie, WI) and Los Angeles, CA (Disneyland). One of the key components of the Danskin SheROX Triathlon Series is the Mentor Program. Every registrant has the opportunity to sign up for a mentor who will provide information and support to make every participant’s experience a safe, fun and memorable one! Even if you've done other triathlons, our helpful, experienced mentors will answer all your questions and provide guidance to help you enjoy your day of swimming, biking and running. And with our free 12-week training plans that are e-mailed to you every day, if you've never done a triathlon, this is the race for you.

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