{"id":103724,"date":"2026-02-03T09:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/103724\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:44:14","slug":"registration-now-open-for-the-2026-broad-street-run-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/103724\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration now open for the 2026 Broad Street Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metro Philadelphia<\/p>\n

Registration is now open for the 2026 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run<\/a>, slated for Sunday, May 3.\u00a0 The nation\u2019s largest 10-mile road race kicks off at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and concludes at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Runners can register through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at broadstreetrun.com<\/a>. Up to 40,000 participants will be accepted, with a registration fee of $65. Entries will be awarded through a lottery system, though runners may also participate through charity partners, including the American Cancer Society, American Association for Cancer Research, Students Run Philly Style, Back on My Feet and the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Lottery winners will be notified by email during the week of Feb. 16.\u00a0Philadelphia Parks & Recreation anticipates another sellout race in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are proud to welcome thousands of runners and visitors to the extraordinary IBX Broad Street Run,” said\u00a0Mayor Cherelle Parker. “Events like this showcase how tradition, community, and celebration come together in a way only Philadelphia can deliver.”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 race will take place during Mental Health Awareness Month, with organizers encouraging Philadelphians to pause, recharge, and recommit to personal and collective well-being. Scientific research<\/a> shows that running \u2014across all distances and abilities\u2014can improve mental health, moods, and emotional resilience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As Philadelphia marks the 250th anniversary<\/a> of American independence, the race takes on added significance, bringing together residents and visitors during a milestone year for the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Broad Street Run\u00a0is more than a race\u2014it\u2019s\u00a0a Philadelphia tradition that unites our city,\u201d said\u00a0Susan Slawson, Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.\u00a0\u201cAs we\u00a0honor\u00a0Mental Health Awareness Month and celebrate 250 years of Philadelphia\u2019s\u00a0extraordinary legacy, the\u00a0Broad Street Run\u00a0reminds\u00a0us\u00a0to care for ourselves and\u00a0one another.<\/p>\n

“Whether you\u2019re running, cheering along the route, or gathering at the finish, this event exemplifies the strength, pride, and unity of Philadelphia.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Supporters are encouraged to cheer on runners along the course and enjoy the finish-line celebration with a family-friendly play and activity zone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCaring for our mental health is essential to how we show up for ourselves, our families, and our city,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Kehinde Solanke, commissioner of the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.\u00a0\u201cThis race highlights the power of movement, connection, and community in supporting emotional well-being for all Philadelphians.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tBroad Street Run,\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t 2026 Broad Street Run,\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t Independence Blue Cross,\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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