WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call
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About the race
WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call is the 12th annual event held October 11 to October 18, 2026. The event takes place at Penn Park in Philadelphia or virtually, with options for an in-person run or a virtual effort completed anywhere during the event window.
Distances and participation options include:
- 5k in person at Penn Park
- 5k virtual between October 11 and October 18
- 1 mile Funky Miler walk in person
- 1 mile Funky Miler walk virtual between October 11 and October 18
Proceeds support Musicians On Call and its work bringing live music to the bedsides of hospitalized patients in the Delaware Valley. Funds help recruit, train, and onboard volunteer guides and musicians and support programming across nine facilities.
Features noted for the in-person experience include an after party, pre race yoga, a curated run or walk playlist, a finisher gift, and a commemorative race shirt; virtual participants may add a shirt for an additional fee. Registration opens in June and fees vary by option; the event materials list example prices such as $35 for some in-person entries and $30 for some virtual entries, with reduced student rates.
Event rules include a student discount for registrants aged 18 and under, a requirement that under 18 registrants be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, strollers allowed only on the Funky Miler walk, and no dogs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
