2026 Celtic Classic 5K

A fun 5K run that kicks off the Tartan Parade - kilts and plaid are highly encouraged! (Heck, if you have some bagpipes, bring those too!) COMMUNITY BENEFIT: Proceeds go towards Morning Star Rotary's programs for local students. We offer scholarships to college, sponsor STEM and leadership camps for middle and high schoolers, organize international exchanges between families, and offer a speech contest with monetary prizes. Be a part of this unique experience featuring chip timing, then spend the rest of the day enjoying the Celtic Classic and Historic Downtown Bethlehem. WHEN: Saturday, Sept 26th, 2026 10:00 am Registration / Race Packet Pickup at Bethlehem Area Public Library 11:15 am Participants move to Start Line (New St / Church St by the Bethlehem Area Public Library) 11:25 am Race Start / First event of parade 12:30 pm Awards Ceremony near finish line on Sand Island ROUTE: 5K route begins at Bethlehem Area Public Library, goes north on N New St, turns onto left onto W Broad. Then we go south on Main St. down to the D&L Trail where we go west for a mile, then turn around and end at Sand Island in Bethlehem, PA. AMENITIES: T-shirts to at least the first 150 entrantsAge-group and overall awardsRefreshments both before and after racePost race fun in Bethlehem – Celtic Classic or Historic BethlehemRestrooms/porta-potties available near start / finish line for all participants