One Dock Street, Philadelphia PA
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Date: Date to be released May 2025
- Location: One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Distance: 5-mile run/walk
- Registration: Register at Run for Blue
📜 About the Race
- Run or Walk: Participants can choose to run or walk the course.
- No Virtual Option: There is no virtual option available.
- Merchandise: Shirts can be purchased and mailed to participants.
- Support Our Police: Show support for the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department.
🏅 Race Course and History
- New Challenge: Take on Market Street, from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River.
- Journey: Starting in Old City and running 2.5 miles to 30th Street Station.
- Finish Line: Participants loop back to the start to complete the race.
- Inaugural Event: First held in 2019, following the Broad Street tradition.
🎯 Purpose of the Event
- Fundraiser: The race supports the Philadelphia Police Foundation.
- Community Engagement: An opportunity for positive public relations and community policing.
- Awareness: Raise awareness for the important work of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.
- Foundation Info: Learn more about the foundation at Philadelphia Police Foundation.
📍 Location and Logistics
- Starting Point: Begins at Front and Dock Streets next to the Philadelphia Marriott Old City.
- Finish Line: Ends with a Street Festival at 2nd and Market.
- Road Closures: Expect road closures for fun, food, and awards.
- Map Updates: Note that the finish course may have changed.
🎽 Participant Details
- Pick Up: Bib/shirt pickup at Old City Marriott on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Race Day: Pickup available on Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
- Awards: Awards for overall male and female winners and top 3 in age groups.
- Amenities: Performance long-sleeve shirt and Finisher Medal for all participants.
🎉 Post-Race Celebration
- Festivities: 2nd Street closed for family-friendly activities.
- Interactive Displays: Featuring law enforcement displays, including SWAT and Canine units.
- Food and Drinks: Enjoy coffee, pastries from Wawa, and live music from 93.3 WMMR.
- Fun for All: Activities suitable for all ages.
🔍 Race Results
- Timing: Professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
- Results Availability: Results will be posted at Bryn Mawr Racing.
❓ Contact Information
- Questions: Contact Erin Zimmerman at 215-605-3257.
- Email: execdirector@phillypolicefoundation.org
📖 Our Mission
- Foundation’s Role: Provides support and resources to ensure the safety and security of Philadelphia.
- Established: The Philadelphia Police Foundation was established in 1998.
- Non-Profit: A 501c3 non-profit organization.
- Community Commitment: Commit to assisting the PPD in their service to our city.
Starting Line Map
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