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40,000 Runners Ready for 47th Annual Broad Street Run

Forty thousand runners will participate in the 47th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, with road closures beginning at 2 a.m.

The nation's largest 10-mile race will start at 7 a.m. from Central High School Athletic Field in Philadelphia's Logan section and end at the Navy Yard. Runners can track their progress by registering on the Broad Street Run website. Road closures along Broad Street from Olney Avenue to the Navy Yard will begin at 2 a.m. with no permitted parking until noon, when the course is expected to reopen. afnews.co.za

Public transportation is the recommended method for getting to the race. Runners can ride free on the B (Broad Street Line) with their race bib. Those from suburbs should take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, then transfer to the B Line at City Hall. PATCO is the best option for New Jersey residents.