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

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 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.
• Support: 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

• Path: You may have conquered Broad Street, now you can conquer Market Street too! Register today at www.marketstreetrun.org.
• Cost: The early bird cost is $35 and will incrementally increase to $50 up to race day and includes a beautiful long-sleeve running shirt. You choose to Run OR Walk!
• Legacy: In 2019, for the first time, we brought you the chance to run or walk Market Street, from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River, in support of the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department.
• Start and Finish: Starting in historic Old City just a stone’s throw from the Delaware River and 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 to complete 5 miles.

🎯 Purpose of the Event

• Fundraising: The Market Street ‘Run for Blue’ is a fund-raiser 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. It’s a fun day to be in Philly!

📍 Location

• Start Point: The race begins at Front and Dock Streets next to the Philadelphia Marriott Old City.
• Finish Line: It will end with a Street Festival at 2nd and Market (with roads closed for food, fun, and awards).
• Update: Note: Race Course finish has changed, see the map below for update.

🎫 Bib/Shirt Pick Up

• Dates: 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.
• Race Day: Sunday morning Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

🏆 Award Ceremony

• Overall Awards: Awards for Overall Male and Female - Top 3.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male/Female recognized in each age bracket – 1-13, 14-17: 18-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+

🎁 Amenities

• Shirt and Medal: 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

• Street Closure: 2nd Street will be closed from Market Street to Chestnut Street.
• L.E. Displays: There will be interactive Law Enforcement displays featuring numerous Units including SWAT, Canine, Mounted Unit, Highway Patrol and more.
• Family Fun: It will be fun for the whole family! Plus, coffee, pastries, and more from our sponsor Wawa.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music from our sponsor 93.3 WMMR radio.

📊 Race Results

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

❓ Questions

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

🔍 Mission Statement

• Support: 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: 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.

🗓️ Race Date

• Date: October 19, 2025.
• Location: One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA.
• Registration: For more details and to register, visit the official race page.