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Brad Schoener MusicMan 5K Run & 1 Mile Spirit Walk

Date:
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
19026
United States
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Links:
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

ABOUT BRAD SCHOENER

Brad Schoener was a music director in the Upper Darby School District for 25 years. He lost a courageous battle to leiomyosarcoma cancer in 2009, but not before having an incredibly positive impact on the lives of countless students, colleagues, and friends. Brad was loved wherever he went and helped mold the future paths of thousands of children through his passion for music and his ability to bring out that passion in his students.

THE BRAD SCHOENER FUND

Proceeds from the 5K Run support the Brad Schoener Memorial Music Fund and its MusicMan Academy programs. The mission of Brad's Fund is to support the musical abilities and aspirations of instrumental music students in the Upper Darby School District through the funding of instruments, instruction, and experiences for interested and talented students who might not otherwise have the opportunities due to personal circumstances. Brad's Fund is supported by the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation.

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN 2026!

You can still register the day of the race (t shirts are not guaranteed)!

If you registered already and you are ready to pick up your race bib & swag bag, please park your car for free at Drexel Hill Middle School or the Kindergarten Center and look for the tent on Arlington Field behind the Arlington Mansion (Toppitzer Funeral Home)! Our race check-in/bib pick-up process begins at 7:30 am on Saturday, May 16th.

We will kick off the day's festivities at 8:15 am and "Warm Up with the Y!" stretching with professional YMCA trainers and getting those muscles ready to run! Then - join the fun at 8:30 am as we hold the 3rd Annual "Inflatable Fun Run" as the UDSD School Teams compete to win the Schoener School Spirit Award! As always -- look for some surprises during our pre-race festivities! Families are encouraged to complete the 5K or the 1 Mile Spirit Walk together and then... we have SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE as we celebrate our 15th year of keeping Brad Schoener's wishes alive for Upper Darby children. As always - be ready to hear LIVE MUSIC along the 5K route - drumlines, bagpipes, brass ensembles, ukulele circle, Delaware County Flute Choir, Upper Darby Shooting Stars... and MORE!

The MusicMan 5K is known for its unique finisher medals - actual working mini-harmonicas! Age Group awards are given (full size harmonicas) and Overall Male/Female race winners receive 14K gold plated harmonicas! It's a very musical finish!

Your Generous Donation Directly Supports the Following:

•Schoener College Scholarship for UDSD Graduating Senior majoring in Music Education

•Annual Musical Summer Camps - MusicMan Camp, Jazz Jam! Camp, Stellar Strings Camp, our NEW AMP Camp, & MusicMan Butterfly Buddy Camp for children with disabilities

•Community Music Programs for Local Kids and Senior Citizens

•Instrument Donations for Lessons and Camps

•Free Music Lessons for Students as well as Camp & Educational Scholarships

The Brad Schoener 5K Run / Walk is the primary fundraiser for the MusicMan Academy programs and initiatives.

We thank all of you for the past sixteen years of support for the Brad Schoener Fund, Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, and its programs.

QUESTIONS?

CALL 610-321-3535 OR

EMAIL: [email protected]

The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. The official registration and financial information of the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

This event is a proud partnership of the Upper Darby School District, Arlington Cemetery, Upper Darby Township, and the Schoener Legacy Music Fund of the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation.

NO PETS PLEASE!

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