2025 Market Street ‘Run for Blue’ - DATE TO BE RELEASED MAY 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.