ARLINGTON CEMETERY, Drexel Hill PA
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
🎶 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.
- Provide: funding of instruments, instruction, and experiences for interested and talented students.
- Assist: those who might not otherwise have the opportunities due to personal circumstances.
- Empower: the next generation through music education.
🎉 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.
🏃♀️ EVENT SCHEDULE
We will kick off the day's festivities at 8:15 am with "Warm Up with the Y!" stretching with professional YMCA trainers. Then - join the fun at 8:30 am for the 3rd Annual "Inflatable Fun Run" as the UDSD School Teams compete to win the Schoener School Spirit Award!
- Surprises: Look for some surprises during our pre-race festivities!
- Family-friendly: Families are encouraged to complete the 5K or the 1 Mile Spirit Walk together.
- Live Music: Be ready to hear live music along the 5K route - drumlines, bagpipes, brass ensembles, and more!
- Food & Refreshments: Enjoy food and refreshments by Federal Donuts & Chicken onsite throughout race day.
🏅 A UNIQUE RACE EXPERIENCE
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
- Scholarships: Schoener College Scholarship for UDSD Graduating Senior majoring in Music Education.
- Summer Camps: Annual Musical Summer Camps - MusicMan Camp, Jazz Jam! Camp, Stellar Strings Camp, and more.
- Community Programs: Community Music Programs for Local Kids and Senior Citizens.
- Free Lessons: 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.
📞 QUESTIONS?
CALL 610-321-3535 OR EMAIL: admin@udfoundation.org
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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