Hammond Scottish Festival 5K Kilt Run/Walk 2025
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hammond, New York
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day filled with fun and tradition at the Hammond Scottish Festival 5K Kilt Run/Walk on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the charming town of Hammond, St. Lawrence. This non-competitive event invites participants to don their best tartan kilts and join the spirited community as they run or walk through picturesque farmland and historic landscapes that reflect the area’s Scottish heritage. With an early start at 8:30 AM, runners will enjoy a scenic route that culminates at the museum, where all participants can redeem their free admission ticket to the vibrant Hammond Scottish Festival.
Whether you're a youth (ages 7-12) or an adult (ages 13+), there are registration options available with early bird pricing to save you some cash! Plus, if you register by July 4th, you'll snag a complimentary event T-shirt. All finishers will be celebrated, with special prizes for the first male and female participants in both age divisions. Following the race, immerse yourself in the lively festival atmosphere, featuring Celtic music, Scottish dancers, vendors, a petting zoo, and the ever-exciting Highland Games. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate Scottish culture and community spirit
Whether you're a youth (ages 7-12) or an adult (ages 13+), there are registration options available with early bird pricing to save you some cash! Plus, if you register by July 4th, you'll snag a complimentary event T-shirt. All finishers will be celebrated, with special prizes for the first male and female participants in both age divisions. Following the race, immerse yourself in the lively festival atmosphere, featuring Celtic music, Scottish dancers, vendors, a petting zoo, and the ever-exciting Highland Games. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate Scottish culture and community spirit
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 10TH BUT YOU MAY REGISTER THE MORNING OF THE RACE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A T-SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JULY 4TH.
YOUTH DIVISION (AGES 7-12) REGISTER 2/1-4/30 ($10) REGISTER 5/1-7/12 ($15)
ADULT DIVISION (AGES 13+) SAVE MONEY WITH EARLY REGISTRATION!
REGISTER 2/1-2/28 ($20) REGISTER 3/1-3/31 ($25)
REGISTER 4/1-4/30 ($30) REGISTER 5/1-7/12 ($35)
REGISTRATION PERKS:
*
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JULY 4TH AND RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT ($15 VALUE)
*
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE ADMISSION TICKET TO THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL ($10 VALUE)
*
BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE RACE FOR ALL OF OUR BRAVEHEARTS BY OUR RACE SPONSOR, OGDENSBURG PEPSI COLA BOTTLERS.
*
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR FIRST FEMALE AND MALE ADULT AND FIRST FEMALE AND MALE YOUTH TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE. PRIZES DONATED BY RACE SPONSOR QT LASER & DESIGN, OGDENSBURG.
*
PLUS, THERE WILL BE A *GRAND PRIZE DRAWING IN BOTH THE ADULT AND YOUTH DIVISIONS TO ONLY THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS IN EACH DIVISION:
*ADULT DIVISION PRIZE: $100 CASH DONATED BY YESTERYEAR'S VINTAGE DOORS, HAMMOND
* YOUTH DIVISION PRIZE: PIZZA PACKAGE DONATED BY OGDENSBURG PIZZA HUT
*DRAWING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RACE. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS:
*
THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE EVENT AND TIMES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE.
*
DONT FORGET YOUR KILT!! IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, EVERY RUNNER/WALKER MUST WEAR A KILT THAT IS TARTAN, HAS AN APRON FRONT AND A PLEATED BACK. IF YOU DONT OWN ONE, AN AFFORDABLE KILT ($16-$28) CAN BE FOUND AT STORE.STILLWATERKILTS.COM (CHECK THE THRIFTY SECTION). TO BE FAIR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND MAINTAIN THE SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL, WE WILL PROVIDE A REFUND AND DENY RACE PARTICIPATION IF KILT REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. IT'S A FUN RUN! ENJOY THE CELTIC SPIRIT!
*
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:45 A.M. AT THE MUSEUM AND THE RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M. A BAGPIPER WILL LEAD EVERYONE TO THE STARTING LINE!
*
RACE ROUTE: THE RACE STARTS AT THE MUSEUM WHERE RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL PROCEED DOWN COUNTY ROUTE 6 WHICH WINDS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND AND PAST ORIGINAL STONE HOUSES BUILT BY SCOTTISH SETTLERS. THE TURN AROUND FOR THE LOOP BACK TO TOWN IS OFF ROAD AND ON THE SITE OF AN 1830S SCOTTISH STONE HOME THAT SITS ATOP A HILL OVERLOOKING A POND AND WOODED AREA. THE RACE ENDS AT THE MUSEUM SO PARTICIPANTS (WITH THEIR FREE ADMISSION TICKET) CAN ENJOY THE HAMMOND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL.
AT 9:00 THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL KICKS OFF WITH:
CELTIC MUSIC SCOTTISH DANCERS A VARIETY OF VENDORS KIDS CASTLE OBSTACLE COURSE PETTING ZOO
WEE BAIRNS TENT BLACKSMITH, SPINNING AND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS "DRESS UP LIKE A SCOT" PHOTO BOOTH
NEW: SCOTTISH IMMERSION TENT (GAELIC, PENNY WHISTLE, SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND HURDY-GURDY WORKSHOPS, LOCAL SCOTTISH STONE HOUSE HISTORY, HAMMOND TARTAN DISPLAYS, AND CLAN INFORMATION)
...AND WATCH THE VERY POPULAR HIGHLAND GAMES!!
YOUTH DIVISION (AGES 7-12) REGISTER 2/1-4/30 ($10) REGISTER 5/1-7/12 ($15)
ADULT DIVISION (AGES 13+) SAVE MONEY WITH EARLY REGISTRATION!
REGISTER 2/1-2/28 ($20) REGISTER 3/1-3/31 ($25)
REGISTER 4/1-4/30 ($30) REGISTER 5/1-7/12 ($35)
REGISTRATION PERKS:
*
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JULY 4TH AND RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT ($15 VALUE)
*
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE ADMISSION TICKET TO THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL ($10 VALUE)
*
BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE RACE FOR ALL OF OUR BRAVEHEARTS BY OUR RACE SPONSOR, OGDENSBURG PEPSI COLA BOTTLERS.
*
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR FIRST FEMALE AND MALE ADULT AND FIRST FEMALE AND MALE YOUTH TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE. PRIZES DONATED BY RACE SPONSOR QT LASER & DESIGN, OGDENSBURG.
*
PLUS, THERE WILL BE A *GRAND PRIZE DRAWING IN BOTH THE ADULT AND YOUTH DIVISIONS TO ONLY THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS IN EACH DIVISION:
*ADULT DIVISION PRIZE: $100 CASH DONATED BY YESTERYEAR'S VINTAGE DOORS, HAMMOND
* YOUTH DIVISION PRIZE: PIZZA PACKAGE DONATED BY OGDENSBURG PIZZA HUT
*DRAWING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RACE. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS:
*
THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE EVENT AND TIMES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE.
*
DONT FORGET YOUR KILT!! IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, EVERY RUNNER/WALKER MUST WEAR A KILT THAT IS TARTAN, HAS AN APRON FRONT AND A PLEATED BACK. IF YOU DONT OWN ONE, AN AFFORDABLE KILT ($16-$28) CAN BE FOUND AT STORE.STILLWATERKILTS.COM (CHECK THE THRIFTY SECTION). TO BE FAIR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND MAINTAIN THE SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL, WE WILL PROVIDE A REFUND AND DENY RACE PARTICIPATION IF KILT REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. IT'S A FUN RUN! ENJOY THE CELTIC SPIRIT!
*
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:45 A.M. AT THE MUSEUM AND THE RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M. A BAGPIPER WILL LEAD EVERYONE TO THE STARTING LINE!
*
RACE ROUTE: THE RACE STARTS AT THE MUSEUM WHERE RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL PROCEED DOWN COUNTY ROUTE 6 WHICH WINDS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND AND PAST ORIGINAL STONE HOUSES BUILT BY SCOTTISH SETTLERS. THE TURN AROUND FOR THE LOOP BACK TO TOWN IS OFF ROAD AND ON THE SITE OF AN 1830S SCOTTISH STONE HOME THAT SITS ATOP A HILL OVERLOOKING A POND AND WOODED AREA. THE RACE ENDS AT THE MUSEUM SO PARTICIPANTS (WITH THEIR FREE ADMISSION TICKET) CAN ENJOY THE HAMMOND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL.
AT 9:00 THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL KICKS OFF WITH:
CELTIC MUSIC SCOTTISH DANCERS A VARIETY OF VENDORS KIDS CASTLE OBSTACLE COURSE PETTING ZOO
WEE BAIRNS TENT BLACKSMITH, SPINNING AND WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS "DRESS UP LIKE A SCOT" PHOTO BOOTH
NEW: SCOTTISH IMMERSION TENT (GAELIC, PENNY WHISTLE, SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND HURDY-GURDY WORKSHOPS, LOCAL SCOTTISH STONE HOUSE HISTORY, HAMMOND TARTAN DISPLAYS, AND CLAN INFORMATION)
...AND WATCH THE VERY POPULAR HIGHLAND GAMES!!
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