WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call 2026

The WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call is a USATF-certified 5K race in Philadelphia’s Penn Park, taking place in October. It is open to XPN members, music lovers, families, and anyone seeking a short race supporting a local music cause. The event benefits WXPN Musicians On Call, a program delivering live music to patients and families throughout the Delaware Valley. The course begins and ends at the park opposite the lower level of XPN/World Cafe Live, situated beneath the Walnut Street Bridge. Volunteer musicians perform along the route, directly linking the race to the charity it supports. Net proceeds are directed to WXPN Musicians On Call, which has assisted over 70,000 patients and families since 2004. Participants can also make an additional small donation during registration.