NBC10’s Brenna Weick has all the details runners need to know as the lottery to register for the 10-mile Independence Blue Cross Broad Street gets underway on Feb. 1, 2024.
Ready, set, go! Philadelphia’s iconic Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run returns to its roots this May and NBC10 has everything you need to know about the largest 10-mile road race in the country.
So, lace up your shoes, start training and hop online the first two weeks of February to get your spot in the 40,000-runner field.
When will the Broad Street Run take place? 👟
The 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be held on Sunday, May 5, with a start time of 7:30 a.m.
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The race returns to its traditional date of the first Sunday in May after last year’s race took place on April 28 due to a scheduled Phillies game. This year, the scheduled Phillies game on May 5, 2024, will push the start time up a half hour to 7:30 a.m.
“We are delighted that the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is back to its normal date and race course,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said. “This race always generates excitement and enthusiasm not only for the runners, but for their families and friends who come out to cheer them on. We wish every participant a safe, healthy and fun experience on Broad Street on May 5th!”
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Where is the finish line for the Broad Street Run?
The 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will return its traditional finish line to the Navy Yard. That means the race course will be a straight line from the start line at Somerville and Broad with no turns. Construction at the Navy Yard moved the finish line for the 2021-2023 races. Once again, kids’ events and post-race activities will be held, and spectators are welcome to cheer on runners along the course.
“The Navy Yard is ready to welcome back participants and their loved ones at the finish line,” Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Orlando Rendon said. “My thanks goes to the Parks & Rec staff who kept the race going these past few years through the disruptions of the pandemic and construction.”
Where and when can you register for the Broad Street Run?
Registration for the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run opened Thursday, Feb. 1 at 12:01 a.m. and closes on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. The race will welcome up to 40,000 runners. Registrants will be accepted through a lottery system or have the option of running on behalf of a charity partner.
Runners will be notified the week of February 19 if they have secured a race bib.
You can register for the race on the Blue Cross Broad Street Run website.
Where can I watch the Broad Street Run?
NBC10 will broadcast the race live beginning at 7:30 a.m. and will stream it live on the NBC10 app.
You can also watch the race live on the NBC10 Philadelphia streaming channels on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now.
Telemundo62 will broadcast live coverage of the race in Spanish from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and will simulcast the race in its entirety on Telemundo Noreste on all streaming platforms as well.
