See Road Closures, Parking Restrictions For Love Run Half Marathon

PHILADELPHIA — The annual BMW Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon and 7.6K is happening this weekend in Philadelphia, and that means road closures and parking restrictions in the city.

This year's event will take place Sunday along a course throughout the city.

The race is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m.

See the route below:

Learn more about the run online here.

The BMW Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon and 7.6K is a “rain or shine” event. Traffic delays can be expected during the course of the event.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes. Road closures, parking restrictions, and details can be found below.

All detours, east of 18th Street, should be open no later than 10:30 a.m. The area immediately surrounding Eakins Oval should be opened by approximately 1 p.m. There will be police assigned to the detours around the race route to assist motorist: however, motorists should expect delays in the area of the race.

Jefferson University Hospital traffic traveling from the N/S of Market Street should use 10th Street to travel southbound to the hospital prior to runners being on the course. After runners are on the course, hospital goers should travel east of 5th Street to gain access.

Road Closures

The following streets will be closed on Sunday beginning at 3 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.:

• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 22nd Street to Eakins Oval
• Eakins Oval from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Kelly Drive from Eakins Oval to Brewery Hill Drive

The entirety of the Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon and 7.6K courses will close at approximately 6:45 a.m.:

• Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 16th Street to Eakins Oval
• 16th Street from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
• John F. Kennedy Blvd. from 16th Street to 20th Street
• 20th Street from John F. Kennedy Blvd. to Market Street
• Market Street from 20th Street to 15th Street
• Penn Square to Juniper Street
• Juniper Street to Market Street
• Market Street from Juniper Street to 6th Street
• 6th Street from Market Street to Arch Street
• Arch Street from 6th Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Brewery Hill Drive to W. Girard Avenue
• W. Girard Avenue to Lansdowne Drive
• Lansdown Drive to Sweet Briar Drive
• Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Falls Bridge
• Black Road to Avenue of the Republic
• Avenue of the Republic to Memorial Hill Drive
• Memorial Hill Drive to S. Concourse Drive

Roads will be reopened as they are serviced and cleared. All roads in Center City are expected to be reopened to vehicular traffic by 11 a.m.

Parking Restrictions

"Temporary No Parking" signs will be posted in connection with the closures listed above, with parking prohibited in posted areas on Sunday, between the hours of 4 a.m. and 1 p.m. Motorists must adhere to "Temporary No Parking" signs. Vehicles parked in these areas during posted hours will be relocated.

Public Transportation

The following SEPTA Bus Routes will be detoured on Saturday, beginning at 6 a.m. until approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday:

• 38 and 43

The following SEPTA Bus Routes will be detoured on Sunday, beginning at 6 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.:

• 2, 4, 7, 16, 17, 23, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 61, 124 and 125

Buses will be detoured from their normal routes through the Center City area and Old City area. Detours will be posted, and specific route changes are available on the System Status Page.

SEPTA is a convenient, affordable way for staff and participants to get to and from the race. Broad Street Subway and Market Frankford Line service will operate on a normal weekend schedule throughout the day on Sunday. Regional Rail parking lot location information is available online here.

Public Safety Information

Attendees should never leave bags or other items unattended. In the event of an emergency or to report a suspicious person, activity or item (backpack, package, container, etc.), notify a police officer immediately or call 911. Do not try to open, move, cover or touch a suspicious item.

For the safety of race participants, flying of drones or UAS along the route by hobbyists is prohibited. Commercial pilots with appropriate FAA waivers are encouraged to notify the City through the Philadelphia UAS Notification Form. If attendees see a drone, please report it to the nearest Philadelphia Police officer with a location and description of the pilot.

The public should expect congestion in the area. If you are attending the event, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. It is recommended that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire.

For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend.

Additional information about the BMW Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon and 7.6K can be found on the races’ website.