2024 Market Street ‘Run for Blue’ - October 20th, 2024

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024
• Distance: 5-mile run/walk
• Location: One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Website: Market Street Run for Blue

📜 Description

The annual 5-mile Market Street “Run for Blue" will be held on a Sunday, October 20th. You can run OR walk. 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

• Start Time: 8 a.m.
• Path: From the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River
• Course: Running 2.5 miles along Market Street, starting in historic Old City
• Registration Cost: Early bird cost is $35, increasing to $50 by race day

🎯 Purpose of the Event

• Fundraiser: The Market Street ‘Run for Blue’ is a fund-raiser for the Philadelphia Police Foundation.
• Community Opportunity: Positive Public Relations/Community Policing opportunity for the Philadelphia Police Department.
• Awareness: An awareness vehicle for the work of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.

📍 Location

The race begins at Front and Dock Streets next to the Philadelphia Marriott Old City. It will end with a Street Festival at 2nd and Market (with roads closed for food, fun and awards).

🎽 Bib/Shirt Pick Up

Will take place inside the Old City Marriott (Front and Dock Streets) on the following days/times:

• Friday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sunday morning, Oct. 20: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

🏆 Award Ceremony

• Overall Awards: For Overall Male and Female - Top 3
• Age Groups: Awards for Top 3 Male/Female recognized in each age bracket – 13-17: 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 and a Finisher Medal!

🎊 Post-Race Celebration

2nd Street will be closed from Market Street to Chestnut Street. There will be interactive Law Enforcement displays featuring numerous Units including SWAT, Canine, Mounted Unit, Highway Patrol and more. It will be fun for the whole family! Plus, 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: Erin Zimmerman 215-605-3257, execdirector@phillypolicefoundation.org

🔍 Our Mission Statement/other info

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.