Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Ivy Rehab

Enjoy health and fitness related vendors of all sorts, including the official merchandise of the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. The Expo is open to runners, volunteers, family members, supporters, and anyone who would like to attend.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street – Hall F, Philadelphia, PA
(The entrance to Hall F is at 12th and Arch Streets)

Expo dates and hours are:

Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For directions to the Convention Center and a complete listing of parking lots in close proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, click here for directions and parking information.

Bib packet pick-up

Please bring your photo ID with you to packet pick-up. We strongly recommend you have your bib number handy.

If you cannot attend the Expo, a friend or fellow runner may pick up your packet for you if they provide:

• Your bib number
• A brief note from you authorizing them to pick up your packet
• Their photo ID
• A copy or photo of your photo ID (a picture on their phone is acceptable)

THERE IS NO RACE DAY BIB PICK UP.

Parking for the Expo

For directions to the Convention Center and a complete listing of parking lots in close proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, click here for directions and parking information.

You can confirm your participation status by going to our registration status page.

If you cannot attend the Health & Fitness Expo, a friend or fellow runner may pick up your packet for you if they provide:

• Your bib number
• A brief note from you authorizing them to pick up your packet
• Their photo ID
• A copy or photo of your photo ID (a picture on their phone is acceptable)

THERE IS NO RACE DAY BIB PICK UP.

Anyone who wishes to move to a slower corral is free to line up with that later start group. If you would like to move to a faster corral, please bring your bib to the Corral Change Table at the Expo so it can be modified for admittance IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.

Runners who line up in faster corrals without visiting the Corral Change Table first may be disqualified.

Registration is available for the Kids Run & Fun Zone presented by CHOP at the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Ivy Rehab (May 1 and May 2).

Fun activities like face painting and more will also be included in the Kids Fun Zone presented by CHOP.

Commemorative T-shirts are available for the first 500 participants and all Children’s Run participants will receive refreshments.

Entry fee is just $10 per child (Ages 2 and under FREE).

Children ages 2 to 5 will be in age appropriate dashes. Fun Miler Participants must be ages 6 to 12. This event is for children under 12 only. If you are over the age of 12 you cannot register for this event.

You may also register for the Kids Run presented by CHOP at the FINISH line at the Navy Yard starting at 6:30 a.m. on Race Day.

Registration on May 1 and May 2 is available for the Kids Run & Fun Zone presented by CHOP only.

Donate your shoes at the Health & Fitness Expo

Bring your new and gently used running shoes or new shoes of any type (i.e., casual, dress, adult, kids) to the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Health & Fitness Expo on May 1 and 2. Donation bins will be located at Students Run Philly Style’s booth.

Your used shoes will be distributed to communities in need. For each bin of shoes collected, a financial donation will be made to Students Run Philly Style.

The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is pleased to partner with Community Recycling and Students Run Philly Style at this year’s event and thanks you for your support!

Quick start to your race day

4 a.m. – Stadium Complex lots open (Stadium Complex parking lots close as they fill)
5:15 a.m. – Start area opens
6:30 a.m. – Gear check ends
6:40 a.m. – Runners must be in their corrals
6:55 a.m. – Wheelchair athletes start time
7 a.m. – Race time begins (elite athletes and first wave)
7 a.m. – The Kids Run & Fun Zone presented by CHOP
12 p.m. – Gear check pick-up ends (Gear check will now be located on S. 13th St. and Intrepid Ave. Consult the finish line area map for the exact location)

Race day essentials

Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your race experience.

Gear check

FREE | Clear bags only | Closes at 6:30 a.m.
Use the clear plastic bag you received at the Expo to check your gear at the start area.

How it works

1. Add ID (name, address, phone number) inside your bag.
2. Go to a gear check bus on Olney Avenue, Old York Road, or Widener Drive in the start area.
3. Attach one wristband to your bag and give it to a volunteer.
4. Keep the matching wristband and sticker — you’ll need them to reclaim your bag.
5. Note your bus number (bags are not sorted by bib number).
6. Pick up your bag in the finish area.

Important

• Clear bags only — no backpacks or loose items
• For the safety of everyone, all bags are subject to inspection
• Items left at the start area will be discarded

Safety and security

Sign up for free emergency alerts from the Office of Emergency Management by texting RunPHL at 888777.

If you see something, say something!

Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or call 911.

Restrooms and water

• 500+ portable toilets available at the start
• Water stations marked with blue flags at the start and along the course
• Hydrate early and often

I’m coming from within the city

Take the B (formerly the Broad Street Line), it’s your best option!

• FREE with your race bib
• Board at any station and ride north to Olney Transportation Center (start area)
• Trains run frequently; expect crowds

If you’re walking from nearby neighborhoods:

• Follow signs for Central High School Athletic Field
• Allow extra time for security and corrals

I’m coming from the suburbs or New Jersey

Regional Rail to Broad Street Line

• Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station
• Transfer to the B Line at City Hall and ride north to Olney Transportation Center (start area)

PATCO (from NJ)

• Ride PATCO to 12th/13th & Locust Streets
• Walk 2 blocks west to Broad & Locust Streets
• Enter B Line and ride to Olney Transportation Center (start area)

I need to drive and park

DO NOT drive to the start area (no parking permitted)
Option A: Park at the Stadium Complex (Recommended)

• Parking is FREE
• Lots open at 4 a.m. and close when they’re full
• Take the B north from NRG Station to Olney Transportation Center (start area)\
• Return to the lots post race using free shuttles
• No parking is allowed on Pattison Avenue, Broad Street, Olney Avenue, or Old York Road

Option B: Park in Center City

• Use any downtown garage
• Walk to a B station and ride north to Olney Transportation Center

I’m using rideshare

Start area drop-off zones only:

• Broad Street & Chew Avenue
• Ogontz & Somerville Avenues

Driver tips:

• Drivers cannot enter restricted streets near the start area.
• Arrive early; closures happen quickly.
• Keep car clear of race route barricades.

Important: I-95 South detour

The Walt Whitman Bridge/Packer Avenue Exit on I-95 South is CLOSED for construction. During the race please use the following detour:

1. Take Exit 20 Columbus Blvd./Washington Ave.
2. Turn right onto Columbus Blvd.
3. Continue on Columbus Blvd. until it becomes Pattison Ave.
4. Proceed to the Stadium Complex and park in any open lot.

View I-95 South detour

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All vehicles need to be removed from the Sports Complex lots by 12 p.m.

Here’s how gear check works:

• Put some form of identification, including your name, address, and phone number, inside your bag in case we need to contact you after the race. We won’t accept garments outside of the bag.
• Find a gear check bus located around the start area, including Olney Avenue, Old York Road, and Widener Drive.
• Check your gear by 6:30 a.m.
• Attach one wristband to your bag and give your bag to the gear volunteer. Keep the second wristband and sticker with you. You will need these to help you find your bus and claim your bag at the finish area.
• Remember the bus number in which you checked your gear because buses will not be loaded by bib number.
• Pick up your gear in the finish area. Gear check pick-up will now be located on S. 13th St. and Intrepid Ave.
• We will not accept any personal backpacks or other large bags at gear check on race day; you must have a clear bag. For your safety and the safety of others, all bags will be subject to inspection.
• Please do not leave personal items at the start line. Any item you do not want to take with you on your run must be placed in a clear plastic bag and checked.

The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run offers tracking to friends and family as athletes cross timing equipment on the course and finish line using push notifications.

Family and friends can track the progress of athletes this year with either email notifications or push notifications on their web browser.

No app download is required and there is no set-up required by the runner. You give us permission to contact your device and the personal results show up in your device’s new notifications, just like a weather alert or other push notification.

You now choose email or notifications. If you give us permission, then that’s it!

To learn more, go to www.broadstreetrun.com/tracking/

Let your loved ones know the best spots to cheer you on during race day!

Temple University – N. Broad Street and Montgomery Ave.
Join our friends from Temple University as they cheer on the runners near the start of the race, where energy is high.

N. Broad and Spring Garden Streets
Whoa, they’re halfway there! Celebrate our runners as they pass the five-mile mark on the course.

City Hall – 15th and Market Streets
Join our Center City residents as they cheer on all runners around Philly’s iconic landmark in the heart of the city. It’s also an easy spot to get through by public transportation.

Kimmel Center – S. Broad and Spruce Streets
Gather around the centerpiece of the “Avenue of the Arts” where there is plenty of room on sidewalks to cheer on your favorite runners.

Ivy Rehab – S. Broad Street, between McKean and Mifflin Streets
Join the great team from Ivy Rehab, our Health and Wellness Expo sponsor, as they show all the runners their support.

American Cancer Society – S. Broad and Hartranft Streets
Come out and join the great folks from the American Cancer Society at the Mission Mile.

Pro tips for spectators

• Public transportation is the easiest way to get around on race day.
• Expect street closures along Broad Street during the race.
• Arrive early for popular spots like City Hall.
• Plan a postrace meetup location in advance (view Finish line area map).

• Make a sign to help support the runners.

​Track a runner

Your loved ones can track you along the course, so they know exactly when to expect you at their viewing spot. They will receive alerts at miles 3, 5, 7, and the finish line. Register at broadstreetrun.com/tracking.

During the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, lost items can be dropped off at the Information Tent next to the awards stage. All items will be collected and remain in possession of Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run staff. Anyone seeking to reclaim lost items can do so at the information tent. After event hours, you can contact the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run at ([email protected] | 215-683-3594). 

Lost children should be reported to the nearest Philadelphia Police or Security officer and CP-1 to coordinate a search.

Start Corrals

We use a corralled wave system at the start of the race. Your corral assignment is based on the anticipated finish time you provided at registration. Runners must be in their corrals by 6:40 a.m.

Look up your corral by going to our registration status page and entering your information.

Red corral: Under 1:01:59
Purple corral: 1:02:00 to 1:15:00
Orange corral: 1:15:00 to 1:20:00
Green corral: 1:20:00 to 1:30:00
Gray corral: 1:30:00 to 1:40:00
Yellow corral: 1:40:00 to 1:50:00
Pink corral: 1:50:00 plus

The Green Corral will line up on Somerville Avenue: We have designed a new access route for Green Corral participants to get into the Green Corral on Somerville Ave.

From the subway stops at Broad and Olney, Green Corral participants should follow directional signs leading to the Green Corral.

Walk down the West side of Broad Street (the side across from Einstein Medical Center) a short distance to enter the Girls High School property via the stairway leading up from Broad Street.

Signs will direct you through the Girls High School parking lot to the Green Corral, to restrooms and pre-race water along the way, to gear buses, and then past the gear buses to Ogontz Ave directly to the Green Corral.

This route will enable you to access water, portable toilets and gear buses and then get directly to the Green Corral without encountering crowds entering the other corrals along the way.

Start times

• Wheelchairs: 6:55 a.m.
• Elite athletes and first wave: 7:00 a.m.
• After the first wave, the next waves will start every three to five minutes

Please remember to hydrate before the race. Water, provided by ACME Markets, will be located at the following mile marks:

2.2 miles
4.2 miles
6.3 miles
7.8 miles
9.1 miles
Finish line

Bottled water, provided by ACME Markets, will be available at the Finish Line.

Yes. Once again this year, our friends at Our Lady of Hope Church (5200 North Broad Street) are holding a Mass for our participants at 5:30 a.m. on race morning.

Anyone who wishes to move to a slower corral is free to line up with that later start group. If you would like to move to a faster corral, please bring your bib to the Corral Change Table at the Expo so it can be modified for admittance IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.

Runners who line up in faster corrals without visiting the Corral Change Table first may be disqualified.

The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is offering race day tracking of runners to friends, family, and loved ones.

Receive alerts as runners cross-timing equipment at various points on the course.

Go to www.broadstreetrun.com/tracking to sign up.

Note: There is no setup required for the runner.

Safety and security

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons and contraband of any kind (regardless of permitting). This will include firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc. NOTE: Right-to-Carry permits will not be honored and weapons will not be permitted into the venue.
• Fireworks (includes flammable liquids, fuels or explosives)
• Suitcases
• Bulky items or packages larger than 12”x12”x6”
• Containers (glass, aluminum or otherwise) that can hold more than 1 liter of liquid. (Sealed water bottles & sealed baby bottles are permitted). NOTE: NO glass containers of any type/size are permitted!
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs or illicit substances of any kind
• Bicycles or scooters
• Facial costume masks of any kind (except religious headwear).

NOTE:  Persons entering the secured zone may wear a COVID prevention mask covering both their nose and mouth. Security personnel will NOT deny entry to persons wearing this mask.

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS/Drones)
• Selfie sticks
• Props (includes flagpoles, military or fire gear, sporting equipment or other hard objects)
• Coolers (hard sided; plastic, metal, etc.). NOTE: Soft sided coolers ARE PERMITTED!  Must be hand searched at the entry gate.
• Large umbrellas (i.e. Beach Umbrellas)
• Animals or reptiles (Exception: ADA defined service animals (only dogs; refer to ADA fact sheet) are permitted for spectators only. No animals are allowed on the race course(s))

DISCOURAGED ITEMS

• Large blankets, comforters or sleeping bags
• Backpacks, handbags or shoulder bags of any kind (clear plastic participant bags are permitted)
• Action cameras

NOTE:  Runners, event staff/vendors, and emergency personnel will be permitted to enter the secured zones at the start & finish areas.  Gates in the Finish area will open @ 5:00 AM.  Beginning @ 7:30 AM, due to the walk-off from the Food Tent, spectators will only be permitted to enter the Marine Parade Grounds from the north end (Intrepid Avenue side).

NOTE:  All persons entering this venue will be screened via walk-through magnetometers, and/or by security agents equipped with hand-held magnetometers.

NOTE:  All items being carried into the venue will be thoroughly searched by security agents at each checkpoint.

Service Animal Fact Sheet

Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.

Emotional support*, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are NOT considered service animals under the ADA. While there are different regulations for these types of animals under legislation such as the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, which covers public spaces, only recognizes task-trained service animals under the law.

* The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals. If the dog has been trained to sense that an anxiety attack is about to happen and take a specific action to help avoid the attack or lessen its impact, that would qualify as a service animal. However, if the dog’s mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA.

In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions:

• Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
• What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Staff are NOT allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability. The ADA does NOT require service animals to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness.

The ADA requires that service animals be under the control of the handler at all times.  If a particular service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if it is not housebroken, that animal may be excluded. In most instances, the handler will be the individual with a disability or a third party who accompanies the individual with a disability. The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal. The dog could be off leash to do its job but may be leashed at other times. Under control also means that a service animal should not be allowed to bark repeatedly in a lecture hall, theater, library, or other quiet place.

However, if a dog barks just once, or barks because someone has provoked it, this would NOT mean that the dog is out of control. If a service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, staff may request that the animal be removed from the premises.

Source: https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/

We will be collecting all discarded clothing at the start corrals. All apparel will be distributed to local men’s women’s and family shelters.

There will be onsite registration for the Kids Run & Fun Zone presented by CHOP starting at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 3.

Fun activities like face painting, clowns and more will also be included. Commemorative T-shirts are available for the first 500 participants and all Children’s Run participants will receive refreshments.

Entry fee is just $10 per child (Ages 2 and under FREE).

Children ages 2 to 5 will be in age appropriate dashes. Fun Miler Participants must be ages 6 to 12. This event is for children under 12 only. If you are over the age of 12 you cannot register for this event.

Finish line area

After you finish the race, be sure to keep moving. Grab refreshments, your medal, and find your loved ones!

Refreshments: Remove the food tag from your bib and give it to the volunteers in the refreshment tent to receive a refreshment packet. Our preparations included one of each item per runner.

Medal distribution: All medals will be distributed at the rear of each refreshment tent. Exiting the finish line area Exit the finish at the designated exit points.

Shuttles

You can take a shuttle bus from right outside the Navy Yard main gate to the stadium complex parking lots and NRG Station. The last shuttle will depart the Navy Yard at 12 p.m.

Designated pick-up area and rideshare

The designated pick-up location is the P Lot next to Citizens Bank Park. Have your ride enter P Lot from the 7th Street gate. If P Lot is full, your ride can park on 7th Street between Pattison and Packer Avenues. Drivers must always remain with their vehicles. Any vehicle left unattended will be towed immediately.

Get your race results quickly!

After you cross the finish line, you can find out your results shortly after the race by:

• Visiting broadstreetrun.com
• Scanning the QR code on your race bib

View finish line map

View finish line area map (detailed)

Course records

Male – Raymond Magut (2023) – 45:13:32
Female – Cynthia Limo (2023) – 50:54:24
Non-Binary – Bryan Morseman (2025) – 52:18
Master Male – Sergio Reyes (2023) – 48:30
Master Female – Margaret Jjuguna Wangai (2019) – 55:49
Wheelchair Open Male – Tony Nogueira (2007) –  32:05
Wheelchair Open Female – Jessica Galli (2001) – 39:59
Wheelchair Master Male – Tony Nogueira (2008) – 33:52
Wheelchair Master Female – Jacqui Kapinowski (2008) – 49:19

Our Official Photography Company will provide a link to their site once they have uploaded all race day photos. Go to www.broadstreetrun.com/run/photos

Triple Bottom Brewing Teams Up with the Broad Street Run for an After Party at the Navy Yard

The team at Triple Bottom Brewing is bringing an after party to the finish line for the first time ever, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Runners and supporters alike are invited to celebrate on the Parade Grounds with beverages. In honor of the 2026 Broad Street Run, Triple Bottom will be releasing its newest beer — the Downhill Pils — on race day. The beer features beautiful artwork by South Philly artist and runner Rita Carrol of Out & Back Creative.

Follow along @triplebottombrewing for more info and updates. We’ll see you at the after party!

Details
Hours: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Vendor Village on the Parade Grounds at the Navy Yard
Need to know: Open to everyone 21 and over! Please plan to bring ID and cash or card if you plan to imbibe!

Yes, spectators and their families are allowed at the Finish Line.

In addition to the finish line, let your loved ones know the best spots to cheer you on during race day!

Temple University – N. Broad Street and Montgomery Ave.
Join our friends from Temple University as they cheer on the runners near the start of the race, where energy is high.

N. Broad and Spring Garden Streets
Whoa, they’re halfway there! Celebrate our runners as they pass the five-mile mark on the course.

City Hall – 15th and Market Streets
Join our Center City residents as they cheer on all runners around Philly’s iconic landmark in the heart of the city. It’s also an easy spot to get through by public transportation.

Kimmel Center – S. Broad and Spruce Streets
Gather around the centerpiece of the “Avenue of the Arts” where there is plenty of room on sidewalks to cheer on your favorite runners.

Ivy Rehab – S. Broad Street, between McKean and Mifflin Streets
Join the great team from Ivy Rehab, our Health and Wellness Expo sponsor, as they show all the runners their support.

American Cancer Society – S. Broad and Hartranft Streets
Come out and join the great folks from the American Cancer Society at the Mission Mile.

Pro tips for spectators

• Public transportation is the easiest way to get around on race day.
• Expect street closures along Broad Street during the race.
• Arrive early for popular spots like City Hall.
• Plan a postrace meetup location in advance (view Finish line area map).

• Make a sign to help support the runners.

​Track a runner

Your loved ones can track you along the course, so they know exactly when to expect you at their viewing spot. They will receive alerts at miles 3, 5, 7, and the finish line. Register at broadstreetrun.com/tracking.