Press Release - Broad Street Run - 2/15/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

             Blue Cross Broad Street Run Closes in Record Time 

Philadelphia, PA, February 15, 2012 --The Blue Cross Broad Street Run, 
America's largest 10 mile running event in Philadelphia PA has closed 
registration with over 33,000 runners entered in the event. 

According to race director Jim Marino, "Registration for the Blue Cross 
Broad Street Run has exceeded our wildest expectations, with over 30,000 
runners registering in a record five hours on Wednesday, February 15, 
2012". We apologize for the many runners who were unable to register. To 
allow more people to participate, the race will hold a lottery for an 
additional 2,500 spots." 

Marino, after consulting with City officials, made the decision to give 
more runners the lottery opportunity. 

Marino added, "I am confident that we can safely conduct the Run. With the 
continued support of over 90 volunteer groups and the great staff of the 
Parks and Recreation department, we are committed to put on a first class 
event as we have in the past." 

Marino added, "We deeply appreciate the tremendous support of the entire 
running community for making this event the success that it is." 

Anyone still wishing to participate may go to www.broadstreetrun.com 
starting on Thursday, February 16th to enter into the lottery. The lottery 
will be open until Friday, February 24th at 5:00 pm EST. Lottery runners 
will be notified the following weekend. 

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