2026 Market Street Run for Blue

The Market Street Run for Blue

The annual 5-mile Market Street Run for Blue will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026. You can run 5 Miles OR walk 3 Miles. There will be no virtual option, but you can purchase a shirt to be mailed to you. This is your chance to show your support of the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department. Please show your support for those who protect and serve our city!

The Race Course and our Brief History

• Challenge: You may have conquered Broad Street, now you can conquer Market Street too!
• Distance: Run 5 Miles OR Walk 3 Miles!
• Route: Starting in historic Old City just a stone’s throw from the Delaware River, running 2.5 miles along Market Street to the shadow of 30th Street Station above the mighty Schuylkill River: looping back to the finish line.
• Turning Point: Walkers turn around at City Hall and loop back to the finish line.

Purpose of the Event

• Fund-raiser: The Market Street Run for Blue is a fund-raiser for the Philadelphia Police Foundation and a competitive or fun 5 mile run or 3 mile walk experience for all participants.
• Community Engagement: It's a chance to strengthen community ties and enjoy some positive interactions with the Philadelphia Police Department.
• Important Work: To Learn about the important work of the Foundation visit here: www.phillypolicefoundation.org
• Fun Day: It’s a fun day to be in Philly!

Location

• Start/Finish: The race starts and finishes at Front and Dock Streets next to the Philadelphia Marriott Old City.
• Street Festival: It will end with a Street Festival at Front and Dock Street (with roads closed for food, fun and awards).
• Course Updates: Race Course finish has changed, see the map here for updates.
• Strollers: Jogging Strollers are welcome!

Bib/Shirt Pick Up

For in-person participants only will take place inside the Old City Marriott (Front and Dock Streets) on the following days/times:

• Friday, Oct. 16: from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 17: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Race Day: from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Award Ceremony

Monetary awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners. Medals will be given to the top 3 Male/Female runners in the below age brackets:

• Age Brackets: 5-13, 14-17: 18-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+

Amenities

All paid participants will receive a Market Street 'Run for Blue' performance long-sleeve dri-fit race shirt. Finisher Medals are not guaranteed after September 15th, so register early to ensure you get a medal at the finish line.

Post-Race Celebration

Celebrate with the Mounted Unit horses, K9s and Wawa after the race. Coffee, pastries and more from our sponsor Wawa. Also, Live music from our sponsor 93.3 WMMR radio. This will be fun for everyone!

Race Results

The Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.: Results will be found at www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions

Contact: Amanda Clark, 845-234-3754, admin@phillypolicefoundation.org

Our Mission Statement

The Mission of the Philadelphia Police Foundation is to provide important support and resources to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) to assist the Department in ensuring the safety and security of the city’s residents, visitors and businesses. Established in 1998, the PPF (a 501c3 non-profit) is committed to assisting the PPD, the nation’s 4th largest police department, in their service to our city.

Event Information

For more information and to register, visit: Market Street Run for Blue.