Event Description
The annual 5-mile Market Street “Run for Blue" will be held on a Sunday, October 20th. You can run OR walk. There will be no virtual option, but you can purchase a shirt to be mailed to you. This is your chance to show your support of the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department. Please show your support for those who protect and serve our city!
The Race Course and our Brief History: You may have conquered Broad Street, now you can conquer Market Street too! The 5th annual, 5-mile Market Street “Run for Blue" will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20th at 8 a.m. This is your chance to show your support of the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department. Register today at www.marketstreetrun.org.
The early bird cost is $35 and will incrementally increase to $50 up to race day and includes a beautiful long-sleeve running shirt. You choose to Run OR Walk!
For decades, you had the opportunity to Run Broad Street. In 2019, for the first time, we brought you the chance to run or walk Market Street, from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River, in support of the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department. Starting in historic Old City just a stone’s throw from the Delaware River and running 2.5 miles along Market Street to the shadow of 30th Street Station above the mighty Schuylkill River; looping back to the finish line to complete 5 miles.
Purpose of the Event:
1) The Market Street ‘Run for Blue’ is a fund-raiser for the Philadelphia Police Foundation and a competitive or fun 5 mile run/walk experience for all participants. To Learn about the important work of the Foundation visit here: www.phillypolicefoundation.org.
2) Positive Public Relations/Community Policing opportunity for the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Community.
3) Awareness vehicle for the work of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.
Location:
The race begins at Front and Dock Streets next to the Philadelphia Marriott Old City. It will end with a Street Festival at 2nd and Market (with roads closed for food, fun and awards).
Note: Race Course is subject to change due to construction. The Race distance will remain at 5 miles. Course Changes will be shared once finalized.
