PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Like many other large-scale events in Philadelphia, the annual Broad Street Run is following suit in requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced on Friday that vaccinations are required for in-person runners and volunteers on Oct. 10.
The mandate does not apply to the virtual run. All registered runners can opt for the virtual 10-mile run instead.
In-person runners must complete their full vaccinations by Sept. 26, and proof must be submitted to organizers online by Oct. 8.
The event is also following other COVID-19 safety measures.
Spectators will not be allowed at the start or finish lines, and cheer zones will be suspended. Viewers are strongly discouraged from attending the race in person. Instead, they can watch it live on NBC10.
Additionally, the Broad Street Run Expo on Oct. 8 and 9 is limited to registered runners only.
The 2020 race was only offered virtually due to pandemic restrictions. The 2022 race will return to its traditional date, the first Sunday of May.
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