Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Philadelphia, PA, USA · May 3, 2026

61°·71° high·Breezy·Dry

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61°at start

71° high

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Mild temps, steady headwind

Runners will face a temperature rise from 57°F to 70°F, with a steady headwind throughout the course. Wind speeds will reach 11 mph, making pacing adjustments necessary, especially on exposed stretches. With humidity at 59%, maintaining hydration will be crucial, particularly in the latter stages. Runners should start conservatively to adapt to rising temperatures and ensure they have enough energy for the final miles.

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The Blue Cross Broad Street Run, which has taken place in Philadelphia on the first Sunday in May since the early 1980s, is the largest 10-mile road race in the United States (40,689 runners in 2012). Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Blue Cross Broad Street Run?

The 2026 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will be held on Sunday May 3, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Blue Cross Broad Street Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 57°F with a 19% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 26 years of data

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66°F

L:56° H:67°

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Rain Freq

31%

8 of 26 yrs

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Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2024 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	50°/57°	Light	51°
2023 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2023	52°/57°	Light	54°
2022 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	52°/73°	-	38°
2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2021	63°/69°	Light	63°
2020 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	64°/74°	-	56°
2019 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2019	56°/58°	Light	55°
2018 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2018	61°/67°	-	48°
2017 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2017	52°/53°	Light	40°
2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2016	47°/52°	Light	45°
2015 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	54°/79°	-	42°
2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	56°/62°	-	38°
2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Clearing in the afternoon. 2013	48°/64°	-	39°
2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	57°/67°	-	53°
2011 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	53°/70°	-	42°
2010 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	73°/88°	-	67°
2009 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2009	56°/58°	Light	56°
2008 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2008	52°/70°	-	51°
2007 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	50°/59°	-	30°
2006 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	51°/65°	-	29°
2005 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2005	49°/63°	-	34°
2004 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	65°/78°	-	64°
2003 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	53°/63°	-	36°
2002 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	53°/67°	-	41°
2001 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Clearing in the afternoon. 2001	55°/66°	-	42°
2000 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2000	72°/90°	-	63°
1998 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 1998	58°/66°	Light	59°

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