Worcester MA

March 10, 2024

Event Details

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with loved ones at the Guinness Celtic 5K on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. This festive, fast 5K travels the route of the Worcester St. Patrick’s Day, which begins immediately following the race.

GUINNESS CELTIC 5K RACE INFO

Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Time: 10:30am Kids Run // 11am 5K Run/Walk
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.

EVENTS

Kids Leprechaun Run
Approximately 1/4 mile for ages 12 and under.
Parents may run with their children.
10:30 am Start Time.

5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles. As always, walkers are welcome.
Please Note: no pets allowed and strolled must start in the back for safety reasons.
11am Start Time.

REGISTRATION ADD ONS AVAILABLE

Participants can choose to add a Finisher’s Medal and/or the 2024 Celtic 5K beanie hat when registering.

Course Description

This fast, flat out-and-back course travels the route of the Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which begins immediately after the race! Runners flood the streets of Downtown Worcester – see below for the epic view of the turnaround point.

Registration Info

5K Run/Walk
$32 to 12/31/2023
$34 1/1/2024 to 1/31/2024
$36 2/1/2024 to 3/9/2024
$40 Race Weekend Walk Up Registration
*Online registration closes at 7pm on 3/9/2024

Kids Leprechaun Run
$17 to 12/31/23
$18 1/1/2024 – 1/31/2024
$19 2/1/2024 – 3/9/2024
$20 Race Weekend Walk Up Registration

T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

Sorry, no refunds.

No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.

Strollers must start in the back for safety reasons.

PACKET PICKUP

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #1
Thursday, March 7th
1pm – 6pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

Pre-Race Packet Pickup #2 + #3
Friday, March 8th, 2024 & Saturday, March 9, 2024
10am – 5pm
Sneakerama // 12 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA

Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Parking Lot Elm Park on Highland St
Worcester, MA
9:30am – 11am

 

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.

Walk up registrations will be accepted on Friday and Saturday.
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

T-Shirt and Medal Info

RACE T-SHRTS

All participants who pre-register will receive a t-shirt. Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.

Kids sizes: Youth Small & Youth Medium /// Unisex Adult Sizing: Small – XXL

ADD ON: 2024 CELTIC 5K BEANIE HAT

The 2024 Guinness Celtic 5K Beanie is available as an add-on during registration.

ADD ON: FINISHER’S MEDAL

Participants may choose to add on a Finisher’s Medal – simply select the “5K WITH MEDAL” option during registration to secure your medal, which can be picked up after the race at the finish line.

Charity

Worcester St Patrick’s Parade.

Post Race Party

There will be a Guinness Beer Garden located at the finish line of the race and the parade. Please remember to bring your ID.

Location

Elm Park