Broad Street Run

The famous 10 mile Broad Street Run kicks off this weekend and runners stopped by the Pennsylvania Convention Center to check in and take advantage of the health expo. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports. 

Before running 10 miles, Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run participants will be dashing into the Pennsylvania Convention Center to pick up their race bibs. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle is there as doors open Friday, chatting with Philadelphia Parks & Rec Commissioner Susan Slawson about what the run means to the city and then spea...

The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be packed with some 40,000 participants on Sunday. However, the weather isn’t looking too promising with rain in the forecast. NBC10’s Johnny Archer stopped at Philadelphia Runner to get some expert advice on how runners can prepare.

Jim Assal’s love for running has fueled the now octogenarian through countless races, including the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. He’s back to defend his 80-and-over crown in 2024.

NBC10’s Deanna Durante introduces you to the Connellys, a Montgomery County couple lacing up their sneakers for a purpose. Gina and Brian and other family members are running Philadelphia’s Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in honor of their young niece who is battling a brain tumor....

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley has bad nes for folks running Sunday’s 10-mile race — it’s looking like it’s going to rain.

NBC10 First Alert Traffic reporter Sheila Watko awaits Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run finishers Sunday. The road closures for the 10-mile race begin early Sunday morning and some last until midday.

Heather Campbell is running in her 10th IBX Broad Street Run this year. The North Penn School District teacher’s motivation stems from her family who support her during the race, some even along on the run. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has more on Heather’s story.

The Navy Yard is working on several new projects to create a lively community from new residential housing to more retail space. One of the projects completed so far includes a reconstruction of a road that leads to the finish line of the Broad Street Run. NBC10’s Frances Wang has more on the story.

Kellen Matthews is one of the 40,000 runners participating in this year’s Broad Street Run. He hopes to bring awareness to the disease of addiction and help others on their journey. NBC10’s Brenna Weick has his story. 

Every runner who takes part in the 2024 10-mile race gets a T-shirt and each finisher gets a medal honoring the finish line being back at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. NBC10 got an exclusive first look at the gear.

Among the 40,000 runners that will take the streets this Sunday for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be Ryan Lloyd, who will be running for the very first time. The 28-year-old has completed smaller distances, but the chance to tackle this iconic race has him thinking about his biggest inspiration. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville s...

James Waddington was diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2020. Thanks to the early diagnosis, James was able to beat the cancer and has remained cancer free for the past three years. Now, James is on a mission to educate people on prostate cancer to potentially save their lives. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has more on how James will spread aware...