Rocky Run Brings Road Closures, Race Options to Philadelphia
The Rocky Run event returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event offers a 5K, 10‑mile, and an Italian Stallion Challenge (13.1 miles) with medals for completing multiple distances….
The Rocky Run event returns to Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event offers a 5K, 10‑mile, and an Italian Stallion Challenge (13.1 miles) with medals for completing multiple distances.
Major road closures and detours are planned around the museum area, Eakins Oval, and adjacent streets starting early race day. These closures and detours will affect the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and several connecting roads.
The Rocky Run will begin at the Philadelphia Art Museum, with the 5K starting at 7 a.m. and the 10-mile race at 8 a.m. Participants completing both races will earn a third medal for the Italian Stallion Challenge, totaling 13.1 miles.
According to FOX 29, runners must wear their official race bib on the front of their outermost layer to enter the start corrals and remain on the course. Anyone without a visible bib will be asked to leave the race. Each bib includes a B-Tag ChronoTrack timing chip, which automatically records race times at the start and finish lines.
Participants are advised to arrive at least 45 minutes early for check-in and security. Spectators should plan for parking or take public transportation. The weather is expected to be mild and clear for Saturday morning.
Road Closures
The following streets were closed starting at 6 a.m. during last year's race and are anticipated to be closed this year:
- 2200-2400 Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 22nd Street and Eakins Oval
- Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and 24th Street
- Kelly Drive between Eakins Oval and Brewery Hill Drive
- Lansdowne Drive between Girard Avenue and Sweet Briar Drive
- Sweet Briar Drive between Lansdowne Drive and MLK Drive
- Greenland Drive between MLK Bridge and Chamounix Drive
- Ford Road between Chamounix Drive and Greenland Drive
- Chamounix Drive between Ford Road and Greenland Drive
- MLK Drive between Falls Bridge and Sweet Briar Drive
SEPTA Service
The following SEPTA bus routes will be detoured on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Route 7
- Route 32
- Route 38
- Route 43
- Route 48
- Route 49
Organizers note that two SEPTA subway lines serve the area within a mile of the Philadelphia Art Museum. The Market-Frankford Line runs east and west. Individuals can take this line to the 15th Street/City Hall stop. The Broad Street Line runs north and south. Individuals can take this line to the Race-Vine/Convention Center or City Hall stops. For schedules and fares, visit SEPTA's website.
