Broad Street Run (10 miles) 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

30 April to 2 May 2027 · ExpectedPhiladelphia, United States

Broad Street Run (10 miles) takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Philadelphia.

Tours in Philadelphia Hotels for these dates

Airport to Broad Street, North Philadelphia to the Navy Yard

Philadelphia (PHL) has SEPTA trains to Center City in 25 minutes.

Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Public transport directions to Broad Street, North Philadelphia to the Navy Yard

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	University City	Near Penn and 30th Street Station.
Mid-range	Old City and Rittenhouse	Walk to history and restaurants.
Splurge	Rittenhouse Square	Luxury hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Mid-range: The Study at University City
Splurge: The Rittenhouse

Links search the nights from 29 April to 3 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 30 April to 2 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 28 April

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayEastern State Penitentiary Half day · Indoor
Historic prison.
EatJohn's Roast Pork Cheesesteaks and roast pork

Day before the race

Thursday 29 April

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingCheesesteak and food tour Half day · Food
Reading Terminal and the Italian Market.
EatFederal Donuts Donuts and fried chicken

Race day

Friday 30 April

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointCity Hall at the halfway point.
EatZahav Modern Israeli

Recovery day

Monday 3 May

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingMural Arts tour Half day
Street art by trolley.
Rain or heat backupBarnes Foundation.

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Amish Country day trip

Lancaster County.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Independence Hall and Liberty Bell

Free timed tickets for the hall.

See times and prices

Franklin Institute.
Philadelphia Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Amish Country day trip

Lancaster County.

See times and prices

After dark

East Passyunk and Fishtown.

5 tours worth booking for Broad Street Run (10 miles)

Tour	Length	Good for
Eastern State Penitentiary	Half day	Bad weather
Amish Country day trip	Full day	Families
Mural Arts tour	Half day	Everyone
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell	Half day	Families
Cheesesteak and food tour	Half day	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reading Terminal Market Food hall
John's Roast Pork Cheesesteaks and roast pork
Federal Donuts Donuts and fried chicken
Zahav Modern Israeli

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Eastern State Penitentiary

Historic prison.

See times and prices

Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Barnes Foundation.

Getting around on event days

SEPTA subway and trolleys; the stadiums are at the end of the Broad Street Line.

Day trips from Philadelphia

Lancaster: 1.5 hours
New York: 1.5 hours by Amtrak

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Broad Street Run (10 miles).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Broad Street Run (10 miles) 2027?

The next edition is 30 April to 2 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Broad Street, North Philadelphia to the Navy Yard?

Philadelphia (PHL) has SEPTA trains to Center City in 25 minutes. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for Broad Street Run (10 miles)?

For most visitors the best base is Old City and Rittenhouse: Walk to history and restaurants.

What else can we do around Broad Street Run (10 miles)?

Good short outings in Philadelphia include Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, Cheesesteak and food tour, Eastern State Penitentiary. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Broad Street Run (10 miles)?

Family-friendly picks: Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, Amish Country day trip. Franklin Institute.

How far is Broad Street, North Philadelphia to the Navy Yard from Philadelphia centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

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