Philadelphia Distance Run to shut down major roads Sunday for half marathon and 5K

Philadelphia, PA – Drivers across the city will face significant traffic disruptions this Sunday as the Philadelphia Distance Run brings thousands of runners to Center City and Fairmount Park.

The half marathon and 5K, set for September 21, will trigger widespread closures along key roads, including Kelly Drive, Falls Bridge, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The race kicks off at 2200 Ben Franklin Parkway, looping around Logan Circle before heading west to Kelly Drive. From there, runners will cross Falls Bridge, continue onto MLK Drive to a turnaround point at parking lot #6, and retrace their path back. The course concludes on Kelly Drive in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.

Traffic detours around Eakins Oval will begin at 3 a.m., with all other race-related detours starting at 5 a.m. City officials are urging motorists to expect delays, avoid the route, and use alternate roadways.

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Key Points

• The Philadelphia Distance Run will close major city roads on Sunday.
• Closures start at 3 a.m. near Eakins Oval, with wider detours at 5 a.m.
• The half marathon and 5K finish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philadelphia’s streets will belong to the runners this weekend.