Celtic Run Fest

Celtic Run Fest Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">The Irish Celebration &amp; Celtic Run Fest is held from 8AM-Noon.  Enjoy live music, beer garden, vendors, and activities for children.  Then hop on the trolley for our fabulously fun pub crawl from Noon-4 PM.  Trolley transportation is FREE.  Trolley runs from Noon-5PM.</span><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><b></b></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><b><span style="color:#000000">Celtic Canter 5K:<br /></span></b><span style="color:#000000">Join us this year for the 15th Annual Celtic Canter 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9AM!  The course starts and finishes at the Irish Festival on Main Street in Downtown Westminster.  Registration includes a long-sleeve t-shirt (upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt for an additional $20), post-race beverage; beer for 21&#43; or a bottled water, refreshments, and an awards ceremony.</span><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Register ONLINE for $35. Registration increases on March 1 at 12:01 a.m. to $39 per runner.  You will also be able to register at Race Headquarters on 3/14 from 7:30 AM-Race Start for $39.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Packet Pick-Up (Recreation and Parks Department, 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157):</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">March 12, 7am-7pm</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">March 13, 7am-7pm</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">If we must cancel, you can expect the following:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">If you paid an:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Early Bird Registration:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$30 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $11</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$50 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt), refund would be $21</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">If you registered before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$35 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $16</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$55 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt option), refund would be $26</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">If you registered after 12:01 a.m. on March 1:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$39 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $20</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">$59 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt option), refund would be $30</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Awards:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Male and Female/1st &amp; 2nd place in the following age groups: 10 &amp; under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 &amp; over. First Overall (Male &amp; Female) &amp; Masters 40&#43;(Male &amp; Female).</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Team Awards:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Sign up with others and create teams to win prizes. (Team Prize requirement is a minimum of 4).  Prizes awarded for: fastest team, best dressed team, oldest team and youngest team.</span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><b><span style="color:#000000">0.5K (Don&#39;t miss the point!) presented by Crossroads Church which benefits Crossroads Missions:<br /></span></b><span style="color:#000000">Calling all budding athletes and/or couch potatoes! Join us for a morning of glory, celebration, and participation medals to raise money for a great organization: Crossroads Missions. Doing great things for local people.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Basic Registration ($25):</span></span><br /><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:#000000">All finishers </span><span style="color:#000000">will receive a pretentious oval Euro-style 0.5K magnet that you can attach to the back of your car to show everyone how athletic you are.</span></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:#000000">Long-sleeved t-shirt, participation medals, of course (everyone gets recognized for their achievements at this event, because we are all about positivity and self-worth). </span><span style="color:#000000">Coffee and donut station at the halfway point for carb-loading and energy. </span><span style="color:#000000"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000">VIP Registration Package ($30 per person):</span></span><br /><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:#000000">Feeling Like a VIP? For an extra $5.00, you get all the great stuff in the basic package PLUS…you will have access to our VIP Firepit Lounge with AYCE Smore&#39;s Bar from 11:30-Noon</span><span style="color:#000000">… because you’re VIP! And you don’t even have to run if you don’t want! Why? Because you’re the VIP! Plus, the extra money goes to Crossroads Missions (who does great things for local people).<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Running Late Package: <br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Basic Registration $30 per person after 12:01 a.m. on March 1.<br />VIP Registration Package $35 per person after 12:01 a.m. on March 1.<br /></span></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:#000000">If we must cancel, you can expect the following fees refunded:<br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Registering before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:<br />$25 basic registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $10<br />$30 VIP registration fee, refund would be $10<br />Those registering after 12:01 p.m. on March 1:<br />$30 basic registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $10<br />$35 VIP registration fee, refund would be $10</span></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><b><span style="color:#000000">1-Mile Leprechaun Chase:<br /></span></b><span style="color:#000000">A 1-mile Fun Run, held at 10:15 a.m. following the Celtic Canter 5K. </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Every participant will receive access to the AYCE Smore&#39;s Bar, post-race refreshments, t-shirt and awards ceremony. Plus, stay after the race to enjoy the Irish Festival.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Awards:</span><br /><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Awards for top male and female finishers in the following age brackets (10 &amp; under, 11-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60&#43;).  </span><span style="color:#000000">All children 10 years of age and under will receive a participation medal and free kid&#39;s meal coupon from Texas Roadhouse.  Be sure to check out Kids&#39; Kingdom after the race for Irish games and entertainment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><span style="color:#000000">$15 registration fee prior to March 1<br />$17 registration fee after March 1</span><span style="color:#000000"></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">If we must cancel, you can expect the following fees refunded:<br />Registering before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:<br />$15 basic registration fee, refund would be $10<br />Those registering after 12:01 p.m. on March 1:<br />$17 registration fee, refund would be $12</span></p> <p> </p>