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Philly 10K: Road closures and parking considerations

This Saturday, September 6, the first ever Philly 10K created by Philadelphia Runner will take runners on a scenic route through the neighborhoods of Philadelphia starting at 7:30 a.m. If you are a runner or just heading out to root on family and friends, there is some important information you should keep in mind.

This Saturday, September 6, the first ever Philly 10K created by Philadelphia Runner will take runners on a scenic route through a dozen neighborhoods of Philadelphia starting at 7:30 a.m. If you are a runner or just heading out to root on family and friends, here is some important information you should keep in mind.

Road closures

The following roads and intersection will be closed to drivers from 7:30 a.m. until the finish of the race at 9 a.m. Runners will need to keep to the south side of Spring Garden and to the west of 4th St.

  1. East Passyunk St. starting at Reed St.

  2. Christian St. from 7th  St. to 13th Street

  3. 13th Street from Christian St. to Cuthbert St. and again at Race St. to Spring Garden Ave.

  4. Arch Street at the intersections of 4th St. and Arch St., and 13th St. and Arch to S. Broad St.

  5. S. Broad Street from Arch St. to Race St.

  6. Race St. between South Broad Street and 13th St.

  7. Tasker St. from 4th St. to 9th St.

  8. Callowhill St. at the intersection of 13th St.

  9. Spring Garden St. 13th St. to 4th St.

  10. 4th St. from Spring Garden to Tasker Ave.

  11. Spring Garden St. from 4th Street to 13th Street

Click here for a map of the course. The race starts at the Rita's Water Ice at 1356 Passyunk Avenue and will finish on Tasker Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets. The Passyunk Fountain will be closed for the festival following the run.

Parking Considerations

Everyone is encouraged to take public transportation to the race. Parking will be very difficult with only limited garage parking on McKean St. between Broad St. and 15th St. at Parkway Corporation. There will not be parking at the ACME Grocery store near the start line.

Public Transportation

The SEPTA Broad Street Line has two stops near the race's start line: Tasker-Morris and Ellsworth-Federal Subway stops. Check with SEPTA for the most up-to-date schedule the day of the race.

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