2026 Celtic Classic 5K
2026 Celtic Classic 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Location
- 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 entrants
- Age-group and overall awards
- Refreshments both before and after race
- Post race fun in Bethlehem – Celtic Classic or Historic Bethlehem
- Restrooms/porta-potties available near start / finish line for all participants
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, PA
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 2026 Celtic Classic 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 56 River St, Bethlehem, PA
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2026 Celtic Classic 5K
Sep 26, 2026