The Philly 10k: Results, traffic closures and everything to know

On your mark, get set....This Sunday's 11th annual Philly 10k brought out hundreds of runners but also prompted road closures, parking restrictions, and SEPTA changes.

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Here's what you need to know about the annual event.

What is the Philly 10k?

The Philly 10k took runners through the heart of South Philadelphia on fully closed streets.

The race began at 7:30 a.m. along the 800 block of South Street. To see the Philly 10k course map, visit thephilly10k.com/race-course.

Something new this year is the Kids Dash, a short-distance, non-competitive event for children between two and four years old. This event will also take place on Sunday on 3rd and Bainbridge Streets, starting at 10 a.m.

Philly 10k winners

After just under 30 minutes, the Philly 10k had its winner on Sunday morning.

With a time of 29:49, 34-year-old Joshua Izewski won the event.

Amber Zimmerman, 31 -- who also was the first woman to cross the finish line during the Broad Street Run -- had the best time for female runners on Sunday with a time of about 32:39.

Which streets will be closed for the Philly 10k?

The following streets will be closed beginning at 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, until approximately 2 p.m. for the post-race festival:

• 4th Street from South Street to Bainbridge Street
• 5th Street from South Street to Monroe Street
• East Passyunk Avenue from South Street to Monroe Street
• Bainbridge Street from S. 5th Street to S. 3rd Street 

The following street will be closed beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, for the start and finish areas:

• South Street from 4th Street to 11th Street 

The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, and will reopen as the race concludes:

• 6th Street from South Street to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue from 6th Street to Moyamensing Avenue
• Moyamensing Avenue from Washington Avenue to Snyder Avenue
• Snyder Avenue from Moyamensing Avenue to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Snyder Avenue to Dickinson Street
• Dickinson Street from 13th Street to East Passyunk Avenue
• East Passyunk Avenue from Dickinson Street to 9th Street
• 9th Street from East Passyunk Avenue to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Washington Avenue to Locust Street
• Locust Street from 13th Street to 12th Street
• 12th Street from Locust Street  to Christian Street 
• Christian Street from 12th Street to 7th Street
• 7th Street from Christian Street to South Street 

According to officials, motorists and pedestrians can expect delays when crossing roads or streets along the race course. Police will be there to allow traffic to file through at intersections when possible.

Street closures will be implemented on a rolling basis and will be lifted as runners go by and roads are serviced.

All streets—with the exception of the post-race festival area—are scheduled to reopen by 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 25.

Will there be any parking restrictions for the Philly 10k?

All of the streets listed above will be posted as "Temporary No Parking" zones from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.

All vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. Officials said if you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.

How will public transportation be affected?

All participants are strongly encouraged to use public transportation to the race.

According to officials, SEPTA Bus Routes 12, 23, 29, 40, 45, 47, 47M, 57, 64, and 79 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at midnight on Sunday, August 25, through approximately noon.

Officials said detours will be posted, but to see specific route changes, visit septa.org.

Those using the Broad Street Line can exit at the Lombard-South Station. If you are traveling from New Jersey via PATCO, you can exit at the 9th/10th and Locust Street Station.

Will there be public safety measures in place?

According to officials, throughout the event, the City will provide law-enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services for the event and in the surrounding vicinity. 

Officials said those who plan on attending should not leave bags or other items unattended during the event.

In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity, or item—backpack, package, container—quickly notify a police officer or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover, or touch a suspicious item.

Strollers, bikes, other vehicles of any kind, and non-service animals are not permitted for safety reasons.

For more information about the event and other frequently asked questions, visit thephilly10k.com.