Blue Cross Broad Street Run Races Through Philly, April 30

Where to Cheer

With festivities spread out over 10 miles, it can be hard to know the best places to catch all the action. Read on for some of the top spots.

The Starting Line

The Broad Street Run kicks off in North Philly by the Central High School Athletic Field, located on Broad Street between Fisher and Somerville avenues. An electric atmosphere fills the field and racers toe the starting line by 7:55 a.m. sharp, with fresh waves of competitors gathering every five minutes.

The Finish Line

Where better to cheer on these athletes than at the official after-party? The race concludes at the K Lot in Lincoln Financial Field, right across the street from the Broad Street Run after-party at XFINITY Live! (More on that below.)

Racers of all abilities take part in the annual Broad Street Run from North to South Philly.   — Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia

All Along the Route

DJs and live bands will be pumping up crowds and cheering on competitors at locations throughout Philly. Prime viewing spots, from north to south, include:

• Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue
• Broad Street and Master Street
• Broad Street and Spring Garden Street
• Dilworth Park (by City Hall)
• Broad Street and Carpenter Street
• Broad Street and Washington Avenue
• Broad Street and Jackson Street
• Broad Street and Pattison Avenue

At Home

Perhaps you’re more of an “in spirit” kind of spectator. If so, you can watch a TV broadcast of the Broad Street Run on NBC10 and T62 (Telemundo) or catch the live stream online.

Rain or shine, thousands of runners and spectators come out for the Broad Street Run each year.   — Photo courtesy Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Don’t Miss

The race isn’t the only action happening during the Broad Street Run. Get the party started (or keep it going) at the following events:

• Health & Wellness Expo: Runners, volunteers and all spectators of all ages are invited to the free Health & Wellness Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street). Along with being the bib pick-up site for runners, attendees can gear up with fitness merch at the Expo’s marketplace and learn about health and wellness resources from a number of vendors (April 28-29, 2023).
• Children’s Fun Zone and Children’s Run: Bring your littles to the Shriners Children’s Fun Zone or let them burn off energy at the Shriners Children’s Run. At the Broad Street Run finish line, children 12 and under can enjoy clowns, face-painting and kid-friendly activities, and Children’s Run participants get refreshments and commemorative t-shirts. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 a.m. and wrap up by 11 a.m. (Sunday, April 30, 2023).
• Official Broad Street Run After-Party at XFINITY Live!: Open to all, the official 2023 after-party takes place across the street from the finish line at XFINITY Live! (1100 Pattison Avenue). Runners and spectators can enjoy live bands, DJs, activities, beer specials and tons of food options. All ages are welcome, but note that nearby roads are closed for the finish line and no parking is permitted (Sunday, April 30, 2023).
• Flavors on the Avenue: This year the Broad Street Run overlaps with another Philly darling, Flavors on the Avenue. This pay-as-you-go street festival features restaurant specials, live music and more than 100 vendors all along trendy East Passyunk Avenue (Sunday, April 30, 2023).

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