2026 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Welcome to the 2026 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run! Philadelphia is ready to welcome 40,000 runners to Broad Street, our city’s historic artery that connects North and South Philly through vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and famous landmarks that are the perfect backdrop for this iconic race.

Celebrating 30 years

as the title sponsor!

OFFICIAL RACE GUIDE

30 years running with your hometown health insurer

Independence Blue Cross is proud to celebrate 30 years as the title sponsor of this iconic Philadelphia tradition and the nation’s largest 10-miler. For over 85 years, we’ve supported a healthier Greater Philadelphia by providing high-quality coverage, access to the region’s largest network of doctors and hospitals, and wellness benefits like gym reimbursements and Blue365 ® discounts for running and fitness gear.

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Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Quick start to your race day

4 a.m. Stadium Complex lots open 1 6:30 a.m. Gear check ends

5:15 a.m. Start area opens

6:40 a.m. Runners must be in their corrals 7 a.m. Race time begins (elite athletes and first wave)

6:55 a.m. Wheelchair athletes start time

7 a.m. The Kids Run & Fun Zone presented by CHOP

12 p.m. Gear check pick-up ends 2

1 Stadium Complex parking lots close as they fill. 2 Gear check will now be located on S. 13th St. and Intrepid Ave. Consult the finish line map on page 26 for the exact location.

Start time The race start time is 7 a.m.

Official Race Guide

Fast facts

Transit The B (formerly the Broad Street Line) is FREE with your race bib at all stops from NRG Station to the start line at Olney Transportation Center. Gear check Available at the start area, clear bags only, and pick up at Navy Yard. Tracking Track a runner, and receive alerts at miles 3, 5, 7, and the finish line. Register at broadstreetrun.com/tracking . Finish Get your medal and refreshments after the race and meet your loved ones in the Family Meet Area on the Marine Parade Grounds. Race results Scan the QR code on your race bib with your smartphone to get your race results instantly. Emergency alerts Text RunPHL to 888777.

Looking for maps? Race course – page 10 Start area – page 16 Start corrals – page 22 Finish area – pages 26 and 27

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A letter from the race commissioner

Welcome to the 2026 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run! On Sunday, May 3, the nation’s largest 10-mile road race returns, with thousands of runners racing down Broad Street toward the finish line at the Navy Yard—one of Philadelphia’s most exhilarating traditions. When I think of Philadelphia, I think of champions and of a city where we’re all winners. Today, 40,000 runners will prove it as they make their way down Broad Street, pushing through diverse neighborhoods and past legendary landmarks.

There’s something about the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run that turns an ordinary Sunday into a citywide celebration. Cheer zones with live music will keep the adrenaline pumping. Spectators will line the streets with memorable signs, spirited costumes, and shouts of encouragement to push you forward. And at the finish line, your biggest supporters will be waiting. This race brings out the best of Philadelphia — grit, resilience, and unbreakable community spirit. Every step toward the Navy Yard is a testament to the determination that defines our city. None of this would be possible without the thousands of volunteers, spectators, and dedicated staff who work behind the scenes. I appreciate the dedicated staff of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and all the City departments who are once again demonstrating Mayor Parker’s vision for One Philly, a city united in purpose. For 30 years, we’ve partnered with Independence Blue Cross to make the Broad Street Run an unforgettable experience for all. Their support has helped shape this race into the powerhouse event it is today. To everyone who makes the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run a distinctly Philadelphia event , thank you. Whether you’re running, cheering, or

volunteering, I can’t wait to see you out there. Good luck, and I’ll see you at the finish line! Sincerely, Susan Slawson Commissioner, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Official Race Guide

“The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is one of Philadelphia’s most exhilarating traditions, drawing runners and race enthusiasts from around the world to run through the heart of our city. I am proud to welcome both longtime participants and first-time visitors during this historic year for Philadelphia, when our spirit and pride are on full display. Wishing every runner a safe, strong, and rewarding run down Broad Street.” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

“ We proudly welcome 40,000 runners to the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run during an historic year for our city and the nation — Philadelphia’s 250th Anniversary Celebration of America. It’s also exciting to be running in the country’s largest 10-mile race. Enjoy every block and mile of our famous Broad Street, stay hydrated

and have fun!” Adam K. Thiel Managing Director

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The Penn Running and Endurance Sports Program is dedicated to caring for runners and other endurance athletes. Our goal is to accurately diagnose and treat both common and complex running injuries, as well as optimize recovery, prevent re-injury, and improve overall performance in order to get you back to the sport you love.

Request An Appointment Call 215.615.2567 , scan the QR code or visit PennMedicine.org/Sports

OUTPATIENT THERAPY

“Greater Philadelphia always turns out for the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Broad Street Run. Tens of thousands come to run or volunteer. Many thousands more line the route to cheer loved ones and neighbors on to the finish line. It’s a day to celebrate health and community, and IBX is proud to be right there with you. We are incredibly excited for our 30th year as title sponsor. It’s proof that when the right partners get together, they can make an impact that lasts for decades. I salute Mayor Parker, Commissioner Slawson, and all the City employees involved in making the nation’s largest 10-miler iconic. Wishing everyone good luck and a personal best, especially our IBX Blue Streak runners. Have fun, we’re all rooting for you!” Kelly Munson President and CEO Independence Blue Cross

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Mile marker SEPTA station Broad Street Line Race course

START

Fisher

Race Course

Gatorade Water station

First aid Major roadways

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Hospital Entertainment Toilets

Race course The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run course is 10 miles, point-to-point. Runner’s World named it one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country.

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Cumberland

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Spring Garden

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Walnut Locust

Race Course Elevation

207 (63 m)

Federal

123 (37 m)

Feet (Meters)

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44 (13 m)

Elevation Profile Data from U.S. Track and Field usatf.org

Ritner

Total climb: 163 feet (50 m) Total elevation change: 477 feet (145 m)

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How are you getting to the start?

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 ➡ 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 ➡ Broad & Locust Streets • Enter B Line and ride to Olney Transportation Center (start area)

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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. Visit broadstreetrun.com for the most up-to-date status on parking availability on race day.

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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.

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Parking updates For the most up-to-date parking information on race day, visit broadstreetrun.com .

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RC Start area map The start area is located on the Central High School Field grounds at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. You have several options to get there on race day.

Take Fern Rock to Olney.

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NO PARKING on Broad St., Olney Ave., Old York Rd., and Somerville Ave. RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ONLY No runners on highlighted streets SEPTA station Broad Street Line

Toilets

Gear buses

Group and runner club drop off

Elite Athlete ACS and Wheelchairs Lactation Tent

START

SR Students Run Philly Style drop off Private car drop off P

W. FISHER AVE.

Water station

Take all stations between Logan and NRG to Olney.

Map as of 4.24.26*

W. DUNCANNON AVE.

*Subject to change.

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Start corrals

Start Corrals with times corrals by 6:40 a.m. Start times • Wheelchairs: 6:55 a.m. • Elite athletes and first wave: 7 a.m. 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

SEPTA Olney Station

1:50:00 PLUS

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• After the first wave, the next waves will start every three to five minutes.

1:40:00 – 1:50:00

YELLOW

1:30:00 – 1:40:00

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD RUNNER WARM UP AREA

Field Entrance

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SOMERVILLE AVE.

1:15:00 – 1:20:00 1:02:00 – 1:15:00 UNDER 1:01:59

1:20:00 – 1:30:00

PURPLE RED ORANGE

ELITE and SEEDED WHEELCHAIR

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Announcer stage

W. FISHER AVE.

Lead cars

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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. (See maps on page 14.) 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. (See maps on pages 24 and 25.) 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

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Congratulations to the PHLY runners!

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PARKING

Phillies Lot P Runner pick-up and ride share

Citizens Bank Park

SEPTA NRG Station Broad Street Line

Shuttle drop off

FDR PARK Running club tailgates

Lincoln Financial Field

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Finish Area Finish line area

Small clear bags only. All other bags will be confiscated.

No pets inside the Navy Yard on race day.

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Info

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Vendors Village

FARRAGUT AVE.

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Information/ Lost and Found

MEDICAL ACCESS

First Aid

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Kids Area

Runner Refreshment Tent

Vendor Village

EXIT ONLY

Family Meeting Area

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Ambulance Parking Only

CONSTITUTION AVE.

Medical & Family Waiting Area Medical Tent First Aid

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Entrance/ Exit

Shuttle

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Vendor

Toilets

Information/ Lost and Found

Wheelchair participants and handicapped parking only

Medal distribution

Water station

Gear buses

Gatorade

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Race course

VIP/Sponor parking only

Pedestrian Exit follow arrows

Vendor area Shuttle buses to stadium parking and subway Shuttle buses to the runner pick up lot

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Toilets

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Runner pick-up and ride share

Citizens Bank Park

NRG Station reet Line

Shuttle drop off

Lincoln Financial Field Finish line area map

Xfinity Mobile Arena

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After crossing the finish line, continue moving into the refreshment area.

Small clear bags only. All other bags will be confiscated.

No pets inside the Navy Yard on race day.

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ENTRANCE ONLY

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EXIT ONLY

Kids Zone Activities

Info

CHOP Kids Zone

Vendors Village

FARRAGUT AVE.

FINISH LINE

Information/ Lost and Found

MEDICAL ACCESS

First Aid

Runner Refreshment Tent

EXIT ONLY

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Ambulance Parking Only

CONSTITUTION AVE.

Medical & Family Waiting Area Medical Tent First Aid

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buses S

Entrance/ Exit

Shuttle

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Vendor

Toilets

Wheelchair participants and handicapped parking only

Medal distribution

Water station

Gear buses

Gatorade

Map as of 4.24.26*

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Water station

Race course

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.

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. Consult the finish line maps on pages 24 and 25 for exact location.

Exiting the finish line area Exit the finish at the designated exit points.

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

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Make your miles more meaningful.

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Spectator guide

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.

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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. • 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 .

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Travel to specific stops within city or nearby suburbs with frequent and nearly round-the-clock service.

Travel east and west through some of the city’s most well-known landmarks and neighborhoods. Travel up and down Broad St, ending at the stadiums.

Avoid traffic on an underground and surface trolley system throughout the city.

Take a historic trolley along Girard Avenue.

Quickly access the towns and neighborhoods of Delaware County. Travel between West Philadelphia, the Main Line, and Norristown.

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Get back and forth to Philadelphia International Airport, Gray 30th St Station, and out to surrounding counties and suburbs.

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Course records

Male

Raymond Magut

45:13:32

2023

Female

Cynthia Limo

2023 50:54:24

Non-binary

Bryan Morseman

2025