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City course with a big mid-race hill
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Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run
The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is one of the nation's fastest 10-milers, featuring a net downhill, straight-shot course down Philadelphia's Broad Street that delivers genuine PR potential. Runners rave about the incredible atmosphere — over 40,000 participants and spectators lining the entire course with high-fives, cowbells, and even tequila shots, plus the iconic Temple University band at City Hall. The logistical perks (free Broad Street Line subway, mile-by-mile aid stations) enhance the experience, though the competitive lottery system, lengthy porta-potty lines, and crowded finish area exit are notable pain points. For those who secure a spot, it's a bucket-list race that transforms the city into one massive, electric block party.
RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.comWebsiteOfficial race sitebroadstreetrun.comLocationPhiladelphia, PARace start area
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0 ft net
Pressure point
Mid-race climb
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Course Profile
Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler course profile
This course section is built from a mapped route and elevation profile so you can understand how the race is likely to run.
Synced course focus
10 Miler checkpoint 2
Mile 5.6 · 169 ft · Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.
Course trace
The route line and elevation chart reflect the selected distance.
Pressure model
Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.
What comes next
Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.
Difficulty Meter
10 Miler race demand
81/100
- Course detail
- Detailed
- Weather detail
- Historical + forecast
- Race-day detail
- Moderate
- Weather view
- Live forecast
Weather read
Mostly neutral
Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.
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Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler weather outlook
Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.
Route-aligned wind
-0.7 mph
Interpretation
Mostly neutral
NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.
Estimated weather effect
+3.48%
Heuristic read
Major weather drag
Help score
-63
Historical profile
Historically weather-dragged
Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.
Tailwind years
14%
Headwind years
86%
Helpful weather
0%
Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.
Weather history
2025 race-weekend conditions
Race date
May 4, 2025
Avg temperature
69.0F
Avg wind
7.1 mph
Aligned wind
-5.52 mph
Headwind year
+2.68% estimated finish-time effect · 22 hourly observationsStart
87F
Partly Cloudy
5.0 mph · WMid-course
88F
Partly Cloudy
5.0 mph · WFinish
87F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
5.0 mph · WCourse Breakdown
Where the race starts costing more
Active segment
Middle rhythm
This is a deterministic pacing band built from the available course trace and race distance.
Race-Day Logistics
Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler race-day logistics
Race weekend
8 recorded years
The basic race structure is in place for planning.
Distance options
17 distances
This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.
Race-day planning
More details coming
Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.
Course Map
Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.
Map overview
This map follows the available route for the selected distance and stays in sync with the elevation chart.
Highlighted point
10 Miler checkpoint 2
Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.
What to watch
Use this map to spot turns, neighborhoods, and where the race starts to feel different.
Course coverage
Route shape and elevation are available, while aid stations and spectator overlays may still be added over time.
Why it matters
Philadelphia, PA should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.
Planning
Use the 10 Miler at Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run as a planning target rather than a qualification race.
Entry posture
Open entry
There is no qualification signal in the current event record.
Race framing
10 Miler planning
The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.
Race History
Race history overview
Past editions tracked
8
Recorded race years
ArchiveCurrent route view
Available
10 Miler
CurrentBenchmarks
Growing archive
More historical context will be added here as the archive grows
In progressReview Radar
Runner signal for Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler
Course
87/100
Logistics
43/100
Crowd support
100/100
Aid stations
93/100
Finish area
67/100
Recommend
93/100
Common questions
FAQ
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