Were you someone who sadly did not get into the Broad Street Run Lottery? We understand your frustration. But all hope is not lost!
While you may not have gotten in by way of the traditional lottery system, you are still in luck. Below are a few ways to earn a Broad Street Run Bib (among many other cool items) through charity.
Run the Blue Cross Broad Street Run with Fairmount Park Conservancy and help raise funds for trail improvements and maintenance of the historic Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course.
Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. They lead capital and historic preservation projects, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage resources, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park and more than 100 neighborhood parks around the city.
Register to join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Blue Cross Broad Street Run team of Park Champions and enjoy great perks while raising funds for your favorite place to run; Fairmount Park!
Back on My Feet (BoMF) assists many individuals experiencing homelessness achieve not only in their goal of crossing a finish line but also in their goal of reaching independence and self-sufficiency.
This national organization, operating in 12 major cities coast to coast, combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing support.
Register now for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run with the Back on My Feet FundRacing team.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Little at rebecca.little@backonmyfeet.org or 302-632-4390.
Celebrate your personal triumph along Broad Street by helping the American Cancer Society beat cancer. The American Cancer Society has spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your registration with DetermiNation is also your registration in the race.
Obtain sponsors to support you in every mile you run against cancer and enjoy an entire weekend of VIP amenities that the American Cancer Society provides for its athletes.
Register for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run as a DetermiNation athlete.
If you have any questions about joining DetermiNation, contact Mike Brady, mike.brady@cancer.org or 215-985-5364.
The ambitious young students who are part of Students Run Philly Style are now a fixture of the Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Students Run Philly Style is the only mentorship program in Philadelphia that provides long-distance run training to help young people succeed in life.
Register to run with Students Run Philly Style. For more information, call Danny Burke or 267-930-3546. Students Run Philly Style is a program of the National Nursing Centers.
Searching for a way to run and raise money for cancer research but don’t know where to start? Team up with American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and raise money to help cancer researchers achieve their goals while you achieve yours!
Register for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run with the AACR Runners for Research tea
For more information, email together@aacr.org. You can also check the AACR Foundation Events Page to stay informed about exciting events and activities.
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