What to Know About the 2026 Broad Street Run

Philly's popular road race returns Sunday, May 3, 2026 with the 47th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Described as one of the fastest 10-mile races in the country, the event will feature more than 40,000 racing participants from around the world — and thousands of spectators — who will run through diverse Philadelphia neighborhoods.

This year's race proceeds support five charity partners: the American Cancer Society, the American Association for Cancer Research, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Students Run Philly Style, and Back On My Feet.

Here's what you'll want to know about this year's Broad Street Run:

Public parking is recommended at the South Philadelphia Stadium Complex lots. Parking is free, and the lots will open at 4 a.m. Parking is not allowed at FDR Park this year.

Participants and spectators can use public transit on race day. Those arriving by regional rail, the L (Market-Frankford Line), or the T (Subway-Surface Trolleys) can transfer to the Broad Street Line at 15th Street/City Hall Station. 

According to the Inquirer, SEPTA bus routes will have detours in place on Sunday, May 3:

Detours will begin as early as 5:45 a.m. and continue until approximately 5 p.m.

Broad Street will feature extensive road closures and parking restrictions from Olney Avenue to the Navy Yard from 2 a.m. until noon on Sunday, May 3. All vehicles parked along the race route will be relocated beginning Saturday, May 2. 

According to a Philadelphia Inquirer report, Broad Street from Olney to Windrim avenues will be closed beginning at 4 a.m. At 6:30 a.m., Broad Street from Windrim to Erie avenues will shut down. The rest of the Broad Street course will close at 7:15 a.m. Roads are expected to reopen by noon.

Those who want to watch the race in person can do so anywhere along Broad Street.

Friends, family, and members of the public can track their favorite runners by registering for push notifications on the Broad Street Run website. Race results after the run will also be posted on the website.

Male, female, and nonbinary competitors competing in the Open division will receive $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, $1,000 for third place, $750 for fourth place, and $500 for fifth place, according to the Inquirer.

The top five finishers in the American, Masters, and Wheelchair (Open and Masters) will also be awarded monetary prizes from $100 to $500. Any racer who sets a course record is entitled to receive a $1,000 bonus.