Everything you need to know about the 2023 Broad Street Run

The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run will return April 30. Traditionally, the race takes place on the first Sunday of May, but this year the date was changed to avoid conflict with the May 7 game that the Philadelphia Phillies will play against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park.

Registration is closed, and more than 36,000 runners will participate in the country’s largest 10-mile race. For the first time in 43 years, people who identify as non-binary will have their own awards category, receiving the same prize money as top male and female finishers.

If you are participating or planning to watch the Broad Street Run, or just trying to get around the city on Sunday, here is what you should know:

The Broad Street Run starts at 8 a.m.

The race begins at Broad Street and West Fisher Avenue in North Philadelphia. Mile markers will be located along Hunting Park, Tioga Street, Cumberland Street, Oxford Street, Spring Garden, Penn Square, Washington Avenue, Jackson Street, and Geary Street. Note, this year’s route is modified and due to construction in the Navy Yard area, the finish line had to be changed, causing reroutes along the course.

Folks will be redirected off Broad Street at Terminal Avenue, onto 11th Street. Also once at City Hall, runners will be diverted off Broad Street to the west side of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, toward 15th Street. From there, the route will follow to South Penn Square and return to Broad Street.

Runners will be rerouted again in South Philadelphia, turning east at Terminal Avenue to end the race at 11th Street, between Wells Fargo and Lincoln Financial Field.

Track your progress: The Broad Street Run has a runner tracker to let your loved ones know when you cross mile markers 3, 5 and 7, and the finish line.

Where to watch: For in-person spectators, any spot along Broad Street gives you a good view. For folks planning to watch from the comfort of their couch, NBC10 will air the race.

More than 10 streets will be closed beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday. If you are planning to leave the house for non-race purposes, the city advises avoiding the area and finding alternate routes. Expect traffic both on foot and on the road.

All roads, except some areas of 11th Street, are expected to reopen by noon.

“No parking” signs are scheduled to pop up before Sunday in the areas along the race course and Broad Street. Make sure to move your car because vehicles will start being relocated on Saturday evening.

Because there won’t be a lot of parking available along the race route, race organizers recommend carpooling.

For folks driving to the stadium complex, Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park parking open at 5:30 a.m. and will close once they reach capacity. Parking at Lincoln Field can cost $30 to $80, depending on the zone. Expect to pay expect to pay $25 to $50 at Citizens Parks.

For SEPTA buses affected by the run, check septa.org.

This year’s prize money totals $33,650, and individual prizes depend on the division. For the first time, non-binary folks have been included in the Open division, where prizes range from $500 to $3,000, and they can qualify for the $1,000 bonus for any runner who beats the course records. After the race, check your results on the Broad Street Run website.

There are four divisions: Open, American, Masters, and Wheelchair Open and Masters. The first five people in each division get an award. For all divisions, except the Open, prizes range from $100 to $500. If you are competing in the American division, you will have to show proof of citizenship to claim a prize.

Five charities will receive your donations and pledges: the American Cancer Society, American Association of Cancer Research, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Students Run Philly Style, and Back on My Feet.