Brad Schoener MusicMan 5K Run
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Event overview
The Brad Schoener MusicMan 5K Run & 1 Mile Spirit Walk takes place on May 16, 2026 in Drexel Hill, PA at Arlington Cemetery (2900 State Road). The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration opens September 29, 2025. Early bird pricing is available until January 1, 2026. Listed registration fees are $25 for the 5K and $12 for the 1 Mile. Course maps are provided for both distances.
Purpose and logistics
Proceeds support the Brad Schoener Memorial Music Fund and the MusicMan Academy programs, administered with the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation. Funds are used for instruments, lessons, scholarships, summer camps, community music programs, and instrument maintenance. The event notes specific donation levels and what each level provides, from lesson books to full scholarships.
On race day, bib pick-up and swag distribution are organized near Arlington Field behind the Arlington Mansion, with free parking available at Drexel Hill Middle School or the Kindergarten Center. The 5K route features live musical groups along the course. Finisher medals are working mini-harmonicas; age group awards and overall male/female awards are harmonicas. The event is presented in partnership with the Upper Darby School District, Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby Township, and the Brad Schoener Memorial Music Fund. No pets are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.