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

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The annual 5-mile Market Street “Run for Blue" will be held on a Sunday in October 2025. 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!

🏙️ Race Course and History

You may have conquered Broad Street, now you can conquer Market Street too! This is your chance to show your support of the dedicated officers of the Philadelphia Police Department. Register today at www.marketstreetrun.org.

• Cost: The early bird cost is $35 and will incrementally increase to $50 up to race day.
• Shirt: It includes a beautiful long-sleeve running shirt.
• New Event: New this year will be the 3 Mile Walk!
• Course: You will run from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River, looping back to complete 5 miles.

🎯 Purpose of the Event

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

📍 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).

Note: Race Course finish has changed, see the map below for update.

🎽 Bib/Shirt Pickup

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. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sunday: morning Oct. 20 (race day) from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

🏆 Award Ceremony

Awards for Overall Male and Female Runners - Top 3

Awards for Age Groups (Top 3 Male/Female Runners recognized in each age bracket) – 1-13, 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 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: Amanda Clark, 845-234-3754, admin@phillypolicefoundation.org

📜 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.

🔗 Register

For registration and more information, visit Run for Blue Registration.