Celtic Canter 5K

  • Date Sat 8th March 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Westminster, Maryland
  • Price $12.00 - $35.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the 14th Annual Celtic Canter 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the vibrant city of Westminster, Carroll! Kicking off at 9 AM, this exciting race will take you through a lively course that starts and finishes at the Irish Festival on Main Street. Participants will enjoy a fantastic experience that includes a long-sleeve t-shirt, a refreshing post-race beverage, and delicious refreshments. The festival itself runs from 8 AM to Noon, featuring live music, vendors, and fun activities for kids.

But that's not all! After the race, join in the festivities with a free trolley ride from Noon to 5 PM, perfect for the fabulous pub crawl that follows. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for awards in various age categories and team challenges, ensuring a spirited atmosphere for runners of all ages. For those looking for a more relaxed outing, the event also features a 0.5K fun run and a 1-mile Leprechaun Chase, making it a family-friendly day filled with excitement and community spirit. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and festivity at the Celtic Canter 5K!

Organiser's Description

Celtic Canter 5K:
Join us this year for the 14th Annual Celtic Canter 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 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+ or a bottled water, refreshments, and an awards ceremony.

The Irish Festival is held from 8AM-Noon. Enjoy live music, 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.

Register ONLINE or IN-PERSON at the Westminster Family Fitness Center - 11 Longwell Avenue 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 3/8 from 7:30 AM-Race Start for $39.

Packet Pick-Up (Recreation and Parks Department, 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157):
March 6, 7am-7pm
March 7, 7am-7pm

If we must cancel, you can expect the following:

If you paid an:
Early Bird Registration:
$30 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $11
$50 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt), refund would be $21
If you registered before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:
$35 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $16
$55 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt option), refund would be $26
If you registered after 12:01 a.m. on March 1:
$39 registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $20
$59 registration fee (hooded sweatshirt option), refund would be $30

Awards:
Male and Female/1st & 2nd place in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & over. First Overall (Male & Female) & Masters 40+(Male & Female).

Team Awards:
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.

0.5K (Don't miss the point!) presented by Crossroads Church which benefits Crossroads Missions:
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.

Basic Registration ($20):
All finishers 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.

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). Coffee and donut station at the halfway point for carb-loading and energy.

VIP Registration Package ($25 per person):
Feeling Like a VIP? For an extra $5.00, you get all the great stuff in the basic package PLUSyou will have access to our VIP Firepit Lounge with AYCE Smore's Bar from 11:30-Noon because youre VIP! And you dont even have to run if you dont want! Why? Because youre the VIP! Plus, the extra money goes to Crossroads Missions (who does great things for local people).

Running Late Package:
Basic Registration $25 per person after 12:01 a.m. on March 1.
VIP Registration Package $30 per person after 12:01 a.m. on March 1.

If we must cancel, you can expect the following fees refunded:
Registering before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:
$20 basic registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $5
$25 VIP registration fee, refund would be $5
Those registering after 12:01 p.m. on March 1:
$25 basic registration fee (long-sleeve shirt option), refund would be $5
$30 VIP registration fee, refund would be $5

1-Mile Leprechaun Chase:
A 1-mile Fun Run, held at 10:15 a.m. following the Celtic Canter 5K. Every participant will receive mittens, post-race refreshments and awards ceremony. Plus, stay after the race to enjoy the Irish Festival.

AWARDS:
Awards for top male and female finishers in the following age brackets (11-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+). All children 10 years of age and under will receive a participation medal and free kid's meal coupon from Texas Roadhouse. Be sure to check out Kids' Kingdom after the race for Irish games, crafts, and entertainment.

$12 registration fee prior to March 1
$15 registration fee after March 1

If we must cancel, you can expect the following fees refunded:
Registering before 12:00 a.m. on March 1:
$12 basic registration fee, refund would be $7
Those registering after 12:01 p.m. on March 1:
$15 registration fee, refund would be $10

Races

  • Celtic Canter 5K

    Incl. 5K Shirt Option

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $35.00

  • Leprechaun Chase 1-Mile

    Sat 8th March 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $12.00

    New! This event will be chip timed. Children 10 & under will receive a participation medal and coupon for a free kid's meal at Texas Roadhouse.
  • 0.5K (Don't Miss the Point!)

    Incl. 0.5K Shirt Option

    Sat 8th March 2025 (11:00AM EST)

    $20.00

    All finishers 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. Long-sleeved T-shirt, of course. Participation medals (everyone gets recognized for their achievements at this event, because we are all about positivity and self-worth).
  • VIP! 0.5K (Don't Miss the Point!)

    Incl. VIP! 0.5K Shirt Option

    Sat 8th March 2025 (11:00AM EST)

    $25.00

    Feeling Like a VIP? For an extra $5.00, you get all the great stuff in the basic package PLUSyou will have access to our VIP Firepit Lounge with AYCE Smore's Bar from 11:30-Noon because youre VIP! And you dont even have to run if you dont want! Why? Because youre the VIP! Plus, the extra money goes to Crossroads Missions (who does great things for local people).
  • Asa 5k

    Incl. 5K Shirt Option

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $35.00

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50 East Main Street, Westminster, 21157, MD, United States

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