In-Person Event Details
What you need to know!
PACKET PICKUP
- Pick up bibs and race shirts between 1 pm - 7 pm on Friday, October 13 at the upstairs lobby at WXPN/World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street.
- Race Bibs can also be picked up on race day between 7:00 am and 8:00 am at Penn Park entrance on Lower 31st Street.
- If you are picking up a packet for another registered person, please have a copy of their ID and their event confirmation email.
- If you registered at the student rate and are age 18 or older, please bring your student ID when picking up your bib.
RACE DAY DETAILS
- PRE-RACE Yoga Warm-up at 8:00 am
- RACE START is at 8:30 am
- COMPLIMENTARY snacks will be available post-race for registered participants.
- Course details: Runners will line up in the front, walkers in the back. Please keep to the right side of the course at all times as this is an out-and-back course.
- See the USATF 5k and Funky Miler course maps HERE
- Strollers not permitted except on Funky Miler walking course only. NO DOGS.
- Location: Penn Park (3100 Lower Walnut Street)
The 5k Run for Musicians on Call course is USATF-Certified!
AFTER PARTY
Join us for a post-race celebration with DJ Robert Drake! Featuring coffee and pastries available for purchase courtesy of Brood Coffee Truck, FREE face painting for kids (and adult kids), puppy petting station, giveaways, lawn games, activities for children of all ages, and more!
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
- Public transportation is recommended. (It is an easy two-block walk from 30th & Market Streets.) There is street parking available in the area (Market, Chestnut, and Walnut Streets).
- Other parking options include the Cira South Garage (129 S 30th), and the Penn Park lot (adjacent to the course, has limited capacity available starting at 6am).
- NOTE: lower 31st Street will be CLOSED. Please plan alternate routes.
FUNDRAISING BADGES
Gold Team - $250+ in donations:
- Earns an on-air team shout-out by Mike Vasilikos
Platinum Team - $500+ in donations:
- Earns Gold perks Plus a professional Team photo with Mike Vasilikos taken by our official WXPN 5k photographer at the 10/15 event
Diamond Team - $1000+ in donations
- Earns Platinum perks PLUS an Invitation for station tour with Mike Vasilikos
