calendar_today 11 Oct, 2026 – 18 Oct, 2026
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sell $30.00 – $35.00
Hey, music lovers and change-makers! It's time to lace up those running shoes and gather your squad. Join us for the 12th annual WXPN 5k Run, the ultimate event to support Musicians On Call, our heartwarming initiative that has been bringing live music to the bedsides of hospitalized patients in the Delaware Valley for 20 years!
When: Sunday, October 18, 8:30 AM
Where: Penn Park or anywhere you fancy (virtual option available)
What: 5k Run or Funky Miler Walk
Why: To uplift spirits with the healing power of music
Why Participate?
This isn't just any run; it's your chance to make a lasting impact. Every step you take helps deliver joy to patients who need it most. Plus, you'll get to:
Your Support Matters
Musicians On Call is back with live, in-person performances, and your support is crucial. The funds you raise help us recruit, train, and onboard new and returning volunteer guides and musicians, ensuring we bring the healing power of music to all nine facilities.
Join the Fun!
Whether you're flying solo, leading a team, or joining one, you'll make a bigger impact together. Rally your friends, family, and co-workers to support this incredible cause.
PRICING:
**Register by 9/5 to guarantee your shirt size. Virtual participants can add a shirt for $10.**
Notes for Student Registrants:
IMPORTANT: Strollers not permitted except on Funky Miler walking course only. NO DOGS.
Top fundraisers and fastest runners at Penn Park will earn prizes and be recognized for their stellar efforts. Everyone who signs up will have the chance to fundraise individually or as part of a team.
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up, start fundraising, and let’s make this the most impactful 5k yet. Every step brings us closer to delivering more smiles and music to those who need it most.
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$30.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$30.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$35.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — Funky Miler Walk @ Penn Park
Type — Running
00:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Philadelphia.
Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation. Visitors interested in U.S. history will also discover that it is a city of firsts: the first library (1731), first hospital (1751), first medical school (1765), first national capital (1774), first stock exchange (1790), first zoo (1874), and first business school (1881).
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