Guinness Celtic 5K

MAR
15
2026
Join the Guinness Celtic 5K in Worcester's Elm Park for an Irish themed 5K that welcomes walkers and a Kids Leprechaun quarter mile. Finish in a beer garden with great views of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Sun 15 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Guinness Celtic 5K is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Worcester, MA. The race is described as an Irish-themed event in Elm Park and welcomes walkers; the finish area includes a beer garden with views of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Distances and event options:

  • 5K - in-person, with or without an optional finisher medal
  • VIRTUAL 5K - no medal
  • Kids Leprechaun Run - approx 1/4 mile, ages 12 and under

Registration, packet pickup, and awards

Early entry for the 5K is listed as $33 through 12/31/2025; higher fees apply afterward. The Kids Leprechaun Run has a listed early fee of $15 through 12/31/2025. Participants can add an optional finisher medal and a Celtic 5K beanie when registering; the beanie is available for pickup at packet pickup along with race number and shirt.

Packet pickup is offered at Sneakerama, 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, on pre-race days and on race day at Park Ave next to Elm Park. Awards include top 3 overall, age-group winners in standard age brackets (under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), and a team award for top overall team based on chip time. The race is part of a 3-race Worcester Triple Crown series with separate commemorative items for full-series participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Guinness Celtic 5k
Kids Leprechaun Run (ages 12 and Under)

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