PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia released road closure information for The Philly 10K taking place on Sunday, August 25.
Race Weekend Activities & Information
The Philly 10K, now in its 11th year, features a course that takes participants through the heart of South Philly. The race begins at 7:30 a.m., along the 800 block of South Street.
The Philly 10K race weekend is introducing one new event for this year: The Kids Dash.
The Kids Dash features a short-distance, non-competitive event for youngsters two to four years old. This event will take place on 3rd and Bainbridge Streets on Sunday, August 25, beginning at 10 a.m.
The Philly 10K is a rain or shine event. If an extreme weather scenario affects The Philly 10K on race day, participants will be alerted as soon as possible. Traffic delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, avoid areas along the race course, allow for extra driving time, and proceed with caution during race weekend.
Road Closures
The following street will be closed beginning at 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 25 until approximately 2 p.m. for the post-race festival:
- 4th Street from South Street to Bainbridge Street
- 5th Street from South Street to Monroe Street
- East Passyunk Avenue from South Street to Monroe Street
- Bainbridge Street from S. 5th Street to S. 3rd Street
The following street will be closed beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 25 for the start and finish areas:
- South Street from 4th Street to 11th Street
The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 25 and will reopen as the race concludes:
- 6th Street from South Street to Washington Avenue
- Washington Avenue from 6th Street to Moyamensing Avenue
- Moyamensing Avenue from Washington Avenue to Snyder Avenue
- Snyder Avenue from Moyamensing Avenue to 13th Street
- 13th Street from Snyder Avenue to Dickinson Street
- Dickinson Street from 13th Street to East Passyunk Avenue
- East Passyunk Avenue from Dickinson Street to 9th Street
- 9th Street from East Passyunk Avenue to Washington Avenue
- Washington Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
- 13th Street from Washington Avenue to Locust Street
- Locust Street from 13th Street to 12th Street
- 12th Street from Locust Street to Christian Street
- Christian Street from 12th Street to 7th Street
- 7th Street from Christian Street to South Street
Motorists and pedestrians can expect delays when trying to cross roads or streets along the race course. Police will allow traffic through intersections when possible, depending on the flow of race participants. Street closures will be implemented on a rolling basis and will be lifted as runners go by and roads are serviced. All streets (with the exception of the post-race festival area) are scheduled to be reopened no later than 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 25.
The Philly 10K Course Map is available at thephilly10k.com/race-course.
Parking Restrictions
The above-listed streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.
Public Transportation
SEPTA Bus Routes 12, 23, 29, 40, 45, 47, 47M, 57, 64 and 79 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at midnight on Sunday, August 25 through approximately noon.
Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.
Participants are strongly encouraged to use public transportation to get to the race. For folks using the SEPTA Broad Street Line, you can exit at the Lombard-South Station. For folks traveling from New Jersey via PATCO, you can exit at the 9th/10th and Locust Street Station.
Public Safety Information
Throughout the event, the City will provide law-enforcement support, traffic control, and emergency medical services for the event and in the surrounding vicinity.
Attendees should never leave bags or other items unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity, or item (backpack, package, container, etc.), notify a police officer immediately or call 9-1-1. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.
For safety reasons, strollers, bikes, like vehicles of any kind and non-service animals are not permitted. Please visit the FAQ section on the website for more details.
For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.
For more information about The Philly 10K, visit thephilly10k.com.