Press Release - Broad Street Run - 2/9/14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Blue Cross Broad Street Run Extends Lottery Registration 
                     Deadline Due to Power Outages. 

On Sunday, February 9th America's largest 10-mile road race, the Blue 
Cross Broad Street Run announced that it will be extending the lottery 
entry registration period from its original deadline of Thursday, February 
13th until Saturday, February 15th at 12:00 noon.
 
Race Director Jim Marino said "We are well aware that many of our 
participants have been dealing with major difficulties relating to the 
most recent weather issues causing numerous power outages in many regions 
of the country, especially in the Philadelphia area. The Blue Cross Broad 
Street Run wishes to express its ongoing support for those families who 
have been impacted by the unprecedented damage this season". Marino 
continued "As a courtesy to our loyal running community we are determined 
to give them every opportunity to take part in this annual Philadelphia 
tradition to be held on May 4th by extending the deadline to enter the 
lottery". To enter the lottery, visit www.broadstreetrun.com

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is conducted by the Philadelphia Parks & 
Recreation Department and is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. The 
American Cancer Society is the official charity of the Blue Cross Broad 
Street Run.

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