ABOUT THE RACE
Join Us This Year For The Celtic Canter 5K On March 12, 2022!
The Celtic Canter takes place in historic downtown Westminster, MD on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 9AM! The course starts and finishes at the Irish Festival on Main Street in Downtown Westminster. Registration includes a long-sleeve t-shirt or upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt for an additional $20, post-race beverage (beer for 21+ or a bottled water) & refreshments, and an awards ceremony. The Irish Festival is held from 8AM-Noon and is complete with a pub crawl, live music, vendors, and activities for children.
Gallery photography by Dylan Slagle, Carroll County Times
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CELTIC CANTER
The route starts at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street. It continues up Main Street towards McDaniel, then loops back on Green Street. At the intersection of Washington Road, the route loops back until it makes a small loop by the historic Post Office, looping around the parking lot in front of the parking garage, then drops you back off on Main Street, near the finish line.
RACE INFO
PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET
Athletes may pick up their race packets at the Recreation and Parks Department, 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster, MD, on Thursday (3/10) and Friday (3/11) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PRICING
Register ONLINE or IN-PERSON at the Westminster Family Fitness Center - 11 Longwell Avenue for $32. Registration increases on March 9 at 12:01 p.m. to $37 per runner. You will also be able to register at Race Headquarters on 3/12 from 7:30 AM-Race Start for $37.
WIN AWARDS
Male and Female/1st & 2nd place in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over. First Overall (Male & Female) & Masters 40+(Male & Female)
Team Awards: Sign up with others and create teams to win prizes. (Team Prize requirement is a minimum of 4). Prizes awarded for the fastest team and the best dressed team.
Team Awards: Sign up with others and create teams to win prizes. (Team Prize requirement is a minimum of 4). Prizes awarded for the fastest team and the best dressed team.
MEET THE ORGANIZERS
Gallagher & Kuhn Dental Group and O'Lordan's Irish Pub founded the Celtic Canter in 2011, in coordination with the City of Westminster. This event continues to grow, celebrating Irish heritage and benefiting local charities.
COVID-19 ACTION PLAN
We will continue to monitor the CDC and the State of Maryland’s COVID safety plans to ensure we are following the most up-to-date guidelines for participant safety. This action plan outlines the protocols we have put in place to ensure a safe and hygienic event, with the knowledge that these are subject to change based on updated information published by the CDC and the state of Maryland.
