Welcome Runners!
We applaud your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and wish you the best as you prepare for this year’s race.
Race start time
8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
Location
Central High School Athletic Field
Broad Street and Somerville Avenue
Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia Stadium Complex
Register
Register online now!
Start training TODAY — Online
Whether you’re a returning runner or a newcomer to the event, be sure to check out IBC In Training e-newsletters.
- NEW! New Year edition – Start ‘08 on the right foot with a balanced approach to exercise and overall well-being.
- December edition – Brush up on the fundamentals (the how’s, when’s, and where’s) of training for the race.
Benefits for members who run
As a registered runner – and an Independence Blue Cross member – you will also receive our exclusive member benefits, including:
- New in ‘08! “10 for 10” – Get 10 Fitness Program gym-visit credits when you finish the 10 miles down Broad Street*
- Free IBC running socks
Learn more about the benefits for members who run.
Race Information
Independence Blue Cross is the proud title sponsor of this Mid-Atlantic USATF Grand Prix event. The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is a USATF-certified, point-to-point course that starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. The course finishes inside the Philadelphia Naval Business Yard at the end of Broad Street in South Philadelphia. There are eleven water stations, digital clocks at each mile, first aid stations, port-a-potties, entertainment, and numerous ambulances on the course.
For complete race details such as transportation between start and finish lines, special hotel packages, frequently asked questions, and results from past races, visit www.broadstreetrun.com.
