Guinness Celtic 5K (Race 2 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown)

  • Date Sun 15th March 2026
  • Time 10:30AM EDT
  • Location Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Price $18.85 - $43.23
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive and exhilarating experience at the Guinness Celtic 5K, taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts! This lively event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages who want to kick off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations with a spirited race. The 5K begins at 11:00 a.m. at Elm Park, located at 284 Highland St, with a special Kids Leprechaun Run for children 12 and under starting at 10:30 a.m.

Participants can look forward to enjoying the fun atmosphere and a refreshing beer garden at the finish line, making it an ideal way to watch the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Registration is available with or without a commemorative medal, and those who are feeling adventurous can also join the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown series, which includes this race along with two others. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate Irish culture while getting active – register early to secure your spot and join the fun in Worcester this March!

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.

THE GUINNESS CELTIC 5K REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT A GUINNESS CELTIC 5K MEDAL. Please note, this medal is for the Guinness Celtic 5K only and is separate from the Worcester Triple Crown Finisher's Medal detailed below in our new 3 Race Bundle.



UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN

Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy 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 7, 2025, the Guinness Celtic 5K on March 15th, 2026, and concluding with the Worcester Cinco (5)K on Sunday, May 3, 2026)

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. Please note, this medal is SEPARATE from the Guinness Celtic 5K medal that is an optional add-on for the Guinness Celtic 5K registration.

To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!

GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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 on race day.

No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.



ENTRY FEES

$33 to 12/31/2025
$35 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2026
$37 2/1/2025 to 3/15/2026
*Online registration closes Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. Sorry no refund and no pets allowed.

_KIDS LEPRECHAUN RUN _
$15 to 12/31/25
$16 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
$17 2/1/2025 - 3/15/2026



PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1
FRIDAY MARCH 13TH
Noon to 5pm
SNEAKERAMA, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
10am to 5pm
SNEAKERAMA, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Park Ave (next to Elm Park)
Worcester, MA
9:00am 11am

Walk up Entry Fee // 5K: $45

Walk up Entry Fee // Kids Run (12 and under): $20

Please note, t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.



VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.

To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time.

Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.

If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at [email protected].



AWARDS

_Individual Awards_

Top 3 Overall

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+)

_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

  • Guinness Celtic 5k Without Guinness Celtic 5K Medal

    Incl. $4.93 Fee & Select T Shirt

    Sun 15th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $37.93

  • Guinness Celtic 5k With Guinness Celtic 5K Medal

    Incl. $5.23 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $43.23

  • Kids Leprechaun Run (Ages 12 and Under)

    Incl. $3.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 15th March 2026 (10:30AM EDT)

    $18.85

  • VIRTUAL Guinness Celtic 5K (No Medal)

    Incl. $4.93 Fee & T-Shirt

    $37.93

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