Bethlehem, PA | Saturday, September 26, 2026Registration Open
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 at Bethlehem Area Public Library 11:00am Participants move to Start Line by Bethlehem Area Public Library 11:30am Race Start on Parade Route 12:30pm Awards Ceremony 5K begins at Bethlehem Area Public Library and ends at Sand Island in 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/porta-potties available near start / finish line for all participants
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
OVERALL: • Fastest overall male and female runner AGE GROUP AWARDS: The Morningstar Rotary 5K awards the top 3 in each of the age groups for both male and female runners - 14 & under (8) - 15 – 19 - 20 – 29 - 30 – 39 - 40 – 49 - 50 – 59 - 60 – 69 - 70+ RUNNING MIXED TEAMS (Clans): • Awards to the fastest Mixed Teams (clans) in the 5K • Eligible teams must be a minimum of 3 persons. • Each team must include at least 1 “bonnie lassie” (female) • Teams may contain more than two (2) members