Your spectators guide to the 2025 Broad Street Run

The Broad Street Run is big drawing about runners and its -mile unit down Broad Street from North Philly to the Navy Yard bisects the city on Sunday morning It also brings with it certain big disruptions So whether you re out to assistance a runner soak up the atmosphere or just trying to get around town here s what you need to know And if you are a longtime runner or want to get started and find assistance check out our comprehensive runners guide The race kicks off at a m near Central High School If you want to catch the thrill of the start you ll need to be up with the sun But don t worry if you re not an early riser The Broad Street program offers plenty of great spots to watch along the way City Hall is invariably a favorite for its iconic backdrop and the finish line at the Navy Yard is where you ll find the most of excitement with music food and thousands of runners celebrating their achievement If you want to keep tabs on a friend or family member running the race you can sign up for runner tracking on the Broad Street Run website You ll get updates as your runner passes key points and crosses the finish line so you don t have to worry about missing them in the crowd Now for those who live along the course or need to get around the city a little planning will go a long way Broad Street will be closed to traffic from Olney Avenue all the way down to the Navy Yard starting as early as a m in the north and by a m along the full journey No parking is allowed on Broad Street during the race so if you usually park there make sure to move your car the night before towing starts at a m The greater part streets should reopen by noon but it s consistently best to check for updates Roughly athletes of various backgrounds participated in the Broad Street Run on May Cory Sharber WHYY Getting across Broad Street during the race can be tricky Police officers will be stationed at intersections to help pedestrians cross safely but expect to wait a bit especially as big packs of runners go by If you re driving your best bet is to avoid Broad Street altogether and use alternate routes SEPTA has a race-specific web page that includes information on bus detours and its Broad Street Line subway is a great way to get around on race day Trains will be running frequently but they ll be crowded so plan accordingly A inadequate other things to keep in mind If you re bringing kids there s a family meeting area at the Navy Yard in event you get separated If you re curious about the running scene or want to pick up particular gear the Strength Wellness Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is open on Friday and Saturday before the race and everyone s welcome It looks like the day will be warm but wet Dress appropriately Last year s race was wet too So whether you re cheering on a loved one enjoying the city s biggest running party or just trying to get to brunch a little preparation will help you make the largest part of Broad Street Run Sunday Enjoy the day and don t forget to cheer loudly Runners love it The post Your spectators guide to the Broad Street Run appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY