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Lost the Broad Street Run Lottery? Other Races Await

The 10-miler in Philadelphia on May 5 is not the only running option that weekend.

The immensely and increasingly popular Broad Street Run concluded its registration lottery Tuesday, estimating it has 40,000 entrants lined up to run 10 miles from north Philadelphia to south Philadelphia on Sunday, May 5.

For those who weren't lucky enough to get a spot, here are some other race options for that weekend.

21st Annual University City 5K Run

  • WHERE: Drexel University, 33rd and Market streets, Philadelphia
  • WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • COST: $20

Cinco de Mayo 5Kish

  • WHERE: Between a bunch of bars in Allentown, PA
  • WHEN: Noon Saturday, May 4
  • COST: $20

Richard's River Run 5K

  • WHERE: Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ
  • WHEN: 9 a.m. Sunday, May 5
  • COST: $27.50

DUI Victims Memorial 10K

  • WHERE: Harrisburg, PA
  • WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4
  • COST: $20

River Towns Marathon & Half Marathon

  • WHERE: Danville, PA
  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4; marathon 7 a.m., half-marathon 9 a.m.
  • COST: $65 for marathon ($75 on race day), $45 for half-marathon ($55 on race day)

Pittsburgh Marathon

  • WHERE: Pittsburgh, PA
  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 (races of various lengths and start times)
  • COST: Varies; $120 for full marathon, $110 for half-marathon

Know of other suitable Broad Street Run alternatives the first weekend in May? Please tell us in the comments section below.

Don Morrison February 20, 2013 at 07:07 pm
Pottstown " Tuesday in The Park" 5k and kids run on May 21, Plus Chester County Running Store and Sly Fox Brewery Run For Beer 5k and Relays. Info at:
www.Runccrs.com
Jackie February 20, 2013 at 07:11 pm
Had your heart set on 10 miles? This run is a great Broad St. alternative: The Hatfield Five and Dime on Apr. 14th. I got into Broad Street and I'm still going to do this one. You can decide ahead of time if you want to do 5 miles or 10 OR you can decide at the 1/2 way point to go for the full 10 if you want! This race is so much easier to get to than Broad St. You park you car right there. You get you packet right then and then go put it back in your car parked right there. The course is one or two loops, depending on if you are running the 5 mile or the 10 (the dime). I highly recommend it! And with the elbow room that you don't get at Broad St., you can PR on this one! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Broad St. and am thrilled to be doing it this year. It is just the logistics of getting there and the lines and lines and lines are horrible. Until the starting line. Then it rocks!
http://www.hatfieldtownship.org/featured-news/335-hatfield-townships-3rd-annual-five-a-dime-run-and-walk-april-15
Eric Campbell (Editor) February 20, 2013 at 08:17 pm
Thanks for passing those along.
Eric Campbell (Editor) February 20, 2013 at 08:18 pm
Is there a lot of dithering at the 5-mile mark as people decide whether they've got another 5 in them?
Pamom76 February 20, 2013 at 09:11 pm
King of Prussia has a 10 mile run. May 19 at 8am
There is also a revolutionary run at Valley forge park 5miles on April 21 Phoenixville moms house has a 5k on April 7 at 9am
Jackie February 20, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Eric, I don't know about the other runners, but there's no dithering with me! LOL! I do stare longingly at those who are already eating their soft pretzels but then I tell myself that I am hardcore and they are not and keep going and dream of soft pretzels...
Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo February 21, 2013 at 12:48 pm
I run whenever I want as long as I want however far a distance I feel like on one of the many local trails - Valley Forge, Schuylkil and Perkiomen Trails, yadda yadda yadda, you get the idea. Elbow room and dithering are never a problem, and it costs me exactly 0 dollars to sign up, and they don't charge extra on the day of either (-:
Jon February 21, 2013 at 01:43 pm
Did you get into the Blue Cross Broad Street Run? Have you also registered for the ODDyssey Half Marathon yet? The ODDyssey is perfectly scheduled so you can keep training and complete a half marathon five weeks later. It has chip timing, cash prizes, a USATF certified course and it was recognized as one of the 100 best road races in North America last year because of its commitment to the runners. But, act fast, the race is capped at 3,500 runners and it is sure to sell out again this year. Register at www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
bsrturtle February 22, 2013 at 12:05 pm
The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is still the best race in Philly. If you didn't sign up for the Lottery you can still get in with one of the charities. go to broadstreetrun.com for more information
Rachel February 22, 2013 at 12:29 pm
I'm doing the King of Prussia 10 miler!
macman2 February 22, 2013 at 01:03 pm
Don't forget Legs Against Arms, a 5K run/walk to address gun violence, April 28, 2013, St. Joseph University. http://www.legsagainstarms.info
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