dailyloe.com – The Saucony Philly Love Run Half Marathon and 7k will start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The event begins and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It consistently sells out with over 15,000 participants annually.
Road closures will begin at 3 a.m. on race day. Key closures include Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The course will officially close at noon for the half marathon.
A finish festival and beer garden will operate from 9 a.m. to noon. The event showcases historic city landmarks and scenic routes. It significantly impacts local traffic and public transit systems.
SEPTA, the local transit authority, will implement service adjustments. Parking restrictions will be in effect along the race route. Organizers advise using public transportation to access the area.
The race is a major fixture in Philadelphia’s spring calendar. It attracts both competitive runners and charity participants. Final street closures are expected to end around 1 p.m.[]
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia
