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Broad Street Run Draws 40,000 as Izewski Leads Record-Setting Finish in Philadelphia

The 10-mile tradition doubled as a citywide show of support for personal causes.

Overview

  • The Broad Street Run, which began early Sunday, drew about 40,000 runners from North Philadelphia to a finish at the Navy Yard.
  • Joshua Izewski won the men’s race in a course record 45:08:33, Tessa Barrett posted the fastest women’s time at 52:24.34, Winter Parts set the non-binary record at 52:04.39, and Tony Nogueira led the men’s wheelchair field in 38:46.61.
  • Spectators packed Mile 9, known as the Mission Mile, to cheer and honor cancer survivors as American Cancer Society’s Team Determination and others ran in tribute.
  • Many participants ran for reasons beyond a personal best, with runners citing mental health advocacy and memorials for loved ones as motivation.
  • City officials expected the full 10-mile route to reopen by noon, reflecting tight coordination for what organizers describe as the nation’s largest 10-mile race.