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2026 Celtic Classic 5K

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

A truly fun run that kicks off the Tartan Parade - Kilts and plaid are highly encouraged!

This is the 34th Celtic Classic 5K Run/Walk, produced by Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary. All proceeds go towards Morning Star's educational and leadership programs for local students.

Be a part of this first class event featuring chip timing. Run or walk and spend the rest of the day enjoying the Celtic Classic and Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

EVENT: 5K (3.1 Mile) Run / Walk

WHEN: Saturday, Sept 26th 2025
10:00am Registration / Race Packet Pickup on Sand Island
11:00am Participants move to Start Line by City Hall
11:15am Race Start on Parade Route
12:30pm Awards Ceremony

WHERE: Sand Island Bethlehem, PA

AMENITIES:

• T-shirts to at least the first 150 entrants
• Refreshments both before and after race
• Post race fun in Bethlehem – Celtic Classic or Historic Bethlehem
• Restrooms available near start / finish line for all participants

Races Offered

2026 Celtic Classic 5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

11:15

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Bethlehem.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.9° / 23.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:42

nightlight Sunset

19:09

About Bethlehem

Learn more about the host city, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania.