2026 For Greater Bands 5K
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026 - Sun 3rd May 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 2026 For Greater Bands 5K, taking place from May 2nd to May 3rd in the charming town of Stillwater, Payne! This virtual fun run program is designed to raise funds to support current and future musicians, all while celebrating over a decade of philanthropy through fitness.
Participants from across the country will lace up their running shoes to take part in this inspiring event, contributing to a worthy cause that enhances musical education and opportunities. The For Greater Bands 5K has a rich history of fundraising success, with previous races generating substantial donations to organizations like the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. This year, proceeds will once again support the TBSAA NIB Student Welcome Experience, ensuring that future musicians can thrive. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying an active and fun-filled weekend!
Participants from across the country will lace up their running shoes to take part in this inspiring event, contributing to a worthy cause that enhances musical education and opportunities. The For Greater Bands 5K has a rich history of fundraising success, with previous races generating substantial donations to organizations like the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. This year, proceeds will once again support the TBSAA NIB Student Welcome Experience, ensuring that future musicians can thrive. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying an active and fun-filled weekend!
Organiser's Description
THE TAU BETA SIGMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (TBSAA) SPONSORS A VIRTUAL 5K FUN RUN PROGRAM TO RAISE MONEY AND SUPPORT CURRENT AND FUTURE MUSICIANS.
_CELEBRATING OVER 10 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH FITNESS!_
RACE HISTORY
THE FIRST RACE TOOK PLACE ON MAY 3, 2015 AT SYMPHONY WOODS/MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION IN COLUMBIA, MD. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS, LOCAL AFFILIATE GROUPS OF THE TBSAA PLANNED AND EXECUTED MORE FOR GREATER BANDS 5K VIRTUAL EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY!
THE SECOND RACE (AND FIRST VIRTUAL RACE) WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2016. RUNNERS & WALKERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALL PARTICIPATED TO HELP RAISE $3,000 FOR THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION THAT DAY AND SHARED THEIR SUCCESS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
THE NEXT EVENTS WERE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2017 AND NOVEMBER 18, 2018 BEFORE BEING MOVED TO THE SPRING IN 2020. THESE EVENTS WERE ALSO VIRTUAL AND THE PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO THE MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION. THE APRIL 25, 2020 RACE WAS OUR LARGEST TO DATE IN BOTH PARTICIPATION AND TBSAA WAS ABLE TO DONATE ANOTHER $2,500 TO THE MHOF. THE MAY 2, 2021 RACE ALLOWED THE TBSAA TO MAKE A DONATION OF $2,000 TO THE MHOF. THE APRIL 30, 2022 RACE RAISED AROUND $2,500 FOR THE MHOF. THE MAY 13, 2023 RACE RAISED $1,500 FOR THE MHOF.
SINCE 2024 RACE PROFITS WERE DONATED TOWARD THE TBSAA NIB STUDENT WELCOME EXPERIENCE FOR THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR'S RACE PROFITS WILL AGAIN GO TOWARD THE TBSAA NIB STUDENT WELCOME EXPERIENCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUPPORTING THESE NIB MEMBERS AT THE 2027 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND.
IF YOURE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH THE FOR GREATER BANDS 5K PROGRAM, OR INTERESTED IN HOSTING A VIRTUAL RUN GROUP IN YOUR AREA, CONTACT TBSAA@TBSIGMA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
_CELEBRATING OVER 10 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH FITNESS!_
RACE HISTORY
THE FIRST RACE TOOK PLACE ON MAY 3, 2015 AT SYMPHONY WOODS/MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION IN COLUMBIA, MD. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS, LOCAL AFFILIATE GROUPS OF THE TBSAA PLANNED AND EXECUTED MORE FOR GREATER BANDS 5K VIRTUAL EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY!
THE SECOND RACE (AND FIRST VIRTUAL RACE) WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2016. RUNNERS & WALKERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALL PARTICIPATED TO HELP RAISE $3,000 FOR THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION THAT DAY AND SHARED THEIR SUCCESS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
THE NEXT EVENTS WERE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2017 AND NOVEMBER 18, 2018 BEFORE BEING MOVED TO THE SPRING IN 2020. THESE EVENTS WERE ALSO VIRTUAL AND THE PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO THE MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION. THE APRIL 25, 2020 RACE WAS OUR LARGEST TO DATE IN BOTH PARTICIPATION AND TBSAA WAS ABLE TO DONATE ANOTHER $2,500 TO THE MHOF. THE MAY 2, 2021 RACE ALLOWED THE TBSAA TO MAKE A DONATION OF $2,000 TO THE MHOF. THE APRIL 30, 2022 RACE RAISED AROUND $2,500 FOR THE MHOF. THE MAY 13, 2023 RACE RAISED $1,500 FOR THE MHOF.
SINCE 2024 RACE PROFITS WERE DONATED TOWARD THE TBSAA NIB STUDENT WELCOME EXPERIENCE FOR THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND PARTICIPANTS. THIS YEAR'S RACE PROFITS WILL AGAIN GO TOWARD THE TBSAA NIB STUDENT WELCOME EXPERIENCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUPPORTING THESE NIB MEMBERS AT THE 2027 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND.
IF YOURE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH THE FOR GREATER BANDS 5K PROGRAM, OR INTERESTED IN HOSTING A VIRTUAL RUN GROUP IN YOUR AREA, CONTACT TBSAA@TBSIGMA.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 5K Medal-Magnet
$38.10
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