Road closures announced for 2025 Philly 10K

(WPHL) — As the City of Philadelphia prepares for the 12th Annual “The Philly 10K”, drivers will need to be aware of road closures in South Philadelphia.

The race will begin on August 24 at 7:30 a.m. on the 800 block of South Street. It will end on the 500 block of South Street.

Road Closures

The following street will be closed beginning at 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, until approximately 2 p.m. for the post-race festival:

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• 4th Street from South Street to Bainbridge Street
• 5th Street from South Street to Monroe Street
• East Passyunk Avenue from South Street to Monroe Street
• Bainbridge Street from S. 5th Street to S. 3rd Street

The following street will be closed beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, for the start and finish areas:

• South Street from 4th Street to 11th Street

The following streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, and will reopen as the race concludes:

• 6th Street from South Street to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue from 6th Street to Moyamensing Avenue
• Moyamensing Avenue from Washington Avenue to Snyder Avenue
• Snyder Avenue from Moyamensing Avenue to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Snyder Avenue to Dickinson Street
• Dickinson Street from 13th Street to East Passyunk Avenue
• East Passyunk Avenue from Dickinson Street to 9th Street
• 9th Street from East Passyunk Avenue to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
• 13th Street from Washington Avenue to Locust Street
• Locust Street from 13th Street to 12th Street
• 12th Street from Locust Street  to Christian Street
• Christian Street from 12th Street to 7th Street
• 7th Street from Christian Street to South Street

The City says, all streets (with the exception of the post-race festival area) are scheduled to be reopened no later than 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 24.

Parking Restrictions

The above-listed streets will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated.

Public Transportation

SEPTA Bus Routes 12, 23, 29, 40, 45, 47, 47M, 57, 64, and 79 will be detoured from their normal routes beginning at midnight on Sunday, August 24, through approximately noon. 

For more information about The Philly 10K, visit thephilly10k.com.

The Philly 10K Course Map can be found HERE.