The Blue Cross Broad Street Run course is a 10-mile, point-to-point course (named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner's World) starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. The course is a pleasing run past the varied neighborhoods of Philadelphia along Broad Street. The race finishes inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard at the end of Broad Street in South Philadelphia.

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler is a RUNNING event. All participants must be able to run a sub-15-minute-per-mile pace in this event. This stipulation is by order of the Philadelphia Police Department so that the streets may be re-opened in a timely manner. Walking the event is STRONGLY discouraged. Slower participants will be removed from the course at the discretion of the police and the Race Committee.

The event has grown with the inclusion of new sponsors which now include Deep River Rock, Belfast City Council, U105, ASICS, Daily Mirror, Translink, Athletics Northern Ireland, Linwoods, Belfast Live, Centra, White's Oats, Podium 4 Sport, U105 and Tayto.

The route will remain the same - starting at the City Hall and finishing at Ormeau Park.

The race starts at the Belfast City Hall and finishes at Ormeau Park.

Since title sponsor Diacore adopted the race in 2012 it has grown from 2,000 to well over 8,000 participants.

The event includes a 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km half marathon, 10km race and a 4km fun run for the whole family. The marathon is an incredibly fun day out for the entire family with great activities such as Zumba, water slides, stage performances, food courts and plenty of refreshments. As an AIMS and IAAF certified event the Diacore Gaborone Marathon is a qualifier for the Commonwealth and Olympic games. It is also widely renowned as one of the flattest and fastest routes in the region.

Ever since the initial steps, in 1999, all the organizers, the towns, cities and municipalities involved in this 26.2 mile challenge have constantly been expressing their delight at their investment.

Over the years, we have noticed the marathon participants looking for races that are able to offer an extra and original dimension in terms of the circuit and activities. We now offer the 10K, 5K, Half Marathon in addition to our marathon.

During the 18 annual marathons we have been able to count on YOU, the regular marathon participant, or YOU, the occasional participant, who has been won over by this key event in the international calendar.

Your satisfaction is our best publicity. We are proud to have heard you say:
"This is one of my best marathons"

Jo Schoonbroodt 71 ran 2:54:19 at the 2022 event setting a new world 70+ record.