The 38th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run results

Cool temperatures and mostly clear skies greeted nearly 37,000 finishers for the 38th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 7. The run, which is the nation’s largest 10-miler, takes participants from north Philadelphia to the Navy Yard — all the while passing iconic Philadelphia landmarks such as Temple University, City Hall, the Academy of Fine Arts,...
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Gearing up for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run

This Sunday, 40,000 runners, including approximately 12,000 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) members, will hit the pavement for the annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run. This springtime tradition is the nation’s largest 10-miler and draws participants from across the country.  We’re so proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 21st consecutive year! We encourage runners, spectators,...
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Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation opens registration for Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery

Philadelphia, PA — Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s 38th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run 10 miler opens today at broadstreetrun.com. Registration will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2017. For the 21st consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is the title sponsor of the run, which is the nation’s sixth largest road race....
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Independence Debuts locally-produced “Live Fearless” tv spot during Olympics

Live Fearless - Olympic Spot
Viewers of the 2016 Summer Olympics had the opportunity to catch Independence’s newest Live Fearless commercial, which debuted during the Opening Ceremonies on August 5. Themed “Back in the Game,” the 30-second spot – which continues to air locally ‒ supports the campaign with a new Philadelphia-centric storyline. The commercial features an older Philadelphian who fearlessly gets “Back in the Game” by giving up his unhealthy morning routine for a more healthy one....
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More than 34,000 runners weather the cold and rain in the 37th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run

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The cold, rain, and occasional wind gusts didn’t stop more than 34,000 runners from participating in the 37th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 1. The run, which is the nation’s largest 10- miler, takes participants from Broad Street and Sommerville Avenue to the Navy Yard — all the while passing iconic Philadelphia landmarks such as Temple University,...
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Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation opens registration for Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery on February 1

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Philadelphia, PA — Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s 37th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run 10 miler opens today at broadstreetrun.com. Registration will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 12. For the 20th consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is the title sponsor of the run, which is the nation’s sixth largest road race....
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The 36th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run results

Philadelphia, PA – The sun shone and the temperature was perfect for nearly 36,000 people who crossed the finish line for the 36th annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the nation’s largest 10-miler, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross (Independence). Ethiopian runners Haile Mengesha, winner of the men’s division with a time of 47:53:58, and Tagist Jabore,...
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Phila. Dept. of Parks and Recreation opens lottery for Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Feb. 1

Philadelphia, PA – Registration for the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation’s 36th annual Blue Cross® Broad Street Run in May opened at broadstreetrun.com on Sunday, February 1. Registration will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 13. For the 19th consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is the title sponsor of the race,...
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