Guinness Celtic 5K
- Date Sun 16th March 2025 - Wed 19th March 2025
- Location Worcester, Massachusetts
- Price $19.97 - $41.17
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spirited day of fun and fitness at the Guinness Celtic 5K, taking place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in beautiful Worcester, Massachusetts! This lively event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. at Elm Park, where participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere leading up to the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the 5K race welcomes everyone, including walkers. For the little ones, there’s a Kids Leprechaun Run starting at 10:30 a.m., featuring a short distance of approximately 1/4 mile.
Enhance your race experience by participating in the inaugural Worcester Triple Crown, which celebrates three holiday-themed 5K races throughout the year. Conclude your challenge with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on May 4th and earn exclusive commemorative rewards! Join the celebration, soak in the festive spirit, and enjoy the parade from the beer garden at the finish line. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event – register early to secure your spot!
Enhance your race experience by participating in the inaugural Worcester Triple Crown, which celebrates three holiday-themed 5K races throughout the year. Conclude your challenge with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on May 4th and earn exclusive commemorative rewards! Join the celebration, soak in the festive spirit, and enjoy the parade from the beer garden at the finish line. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event – register early to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE RACE
The Guinness Celtic 5k is a fun Irish race (as always, walkers are welcome!) in Worcester, MA, before the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the parade after the race from the beer garden at the finish line.
UPGRADE TO THE WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN
Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 1st, 2024, the Guinness Celtic 5K on March 16th, 2025, and concluding with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on Sunday, May 4th!
Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a commemorative pint glass at EACH of the three races, as well as a Finishers Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K.
To register for the Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!
GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Start: Celtic 5k start time: 11:00 a.m. Kids Leprechaun Run start time: 10:30am (ages 12 and under on race day) Kids distance approximately 1/4 mile. Parents may run with their kids.
Location: Elm Park, 284 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602. Note: The race start and finish are located on Park Avenue near the intersection of Park Avenue and Highland Street.
T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.
ENTRY FEES
$32 to 12/31/2024
$34 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2025
$36 2/1/2025 to 3/15/2025
*Online registration closes Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refund and no pets allowed.
_KIDS LEPRECHAUN RUN _
$17 to 12/31/24
$18 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
$19 2/1/2025 - 3/15/2025
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1
Thursday, March 13th
1pm 6pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA
Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2 & #3
Friday, March 14th & Saturday, March 15th
10am 5pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Parking Lot Elm Park on Highland St
Worcester, MA
9:30am 11am
Walk up Entry Fee // 5K: $40
Walk up Entry Fee // Kids Run (12 and under): $20
AWARDS
_Individual Awards_
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time.
_Team Award_
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.
Top 3 score based on chip time.
No limit on Team size.
Online entry for Teams only.
The Guinness Celtic 5k is a fun Irish race (as always, walkers are welcome!) in Worcester, MA, before the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch the parade after the race from the beer garden at the finish line.
UPGRADE TO THE WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN
Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 1st, 2024, the Guinness Celtic 5K on March 16th, 2025, and concluding with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on Sunday, May 4th!
Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a commemorative pint glass at EACH of the three races, as well as a Finishers Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K.
To register for the Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!
GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Start: Celtic 5k start time: 11:00 a.m. Kids Leprechaun Run start time: 10:30am (ages 12 and under on race day) Kids distance approximately 1/4 mile. Parents may run with their kids.
Location: Elm Park, 284 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602. Note: The race start and finish are located on Park Avenue near the intersection of Park Avenue and Highland Street.
T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.
ENTRY FEES
$32 to 12/31/2024
$34 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2025
$36 2/1/2025 to 3/15/2025
*Online registration closes Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refund and no pets allowed.
_KIDS LEPRECHAUN RUN _
$17 to 12/31/24
$18 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
$19 2/1/2025 - 3/15/2025
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1
Thursday, March 13th
1pm 6pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA
Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2 & #3
Friday, March 14th & Saturday, March 15th
10am 5pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Parking Lot Elm Park on Highland St
Worcester, MA
9:30am 11am
Walk up Entry Fee // 5K: $40
Walk up Entry Fee // Kids Run (12 and under): $20
AWARDS
_Individual Awards_
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time.
_Team Award_
Prize will be awarded to the top overall team.
Top 3 score based on chip time.
No limit on Team size.
Online entry for Teams only.
Races
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Guinness Celtic 5k Without MEDAL
Incl. $3.87 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025
$35.87
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Guinness Celtic 5k With MEDAL
Incl. $4.17 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025
$41.17
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Kids Leprechaun Run (Ages 12 and Under)
Incl. $2.97 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025
$19.97
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VIRTUAL Guinness Celtic 5K
Incl. $3.87 Fee & T-Shirt
$35.87
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