Maryland · 5 Mile
Celtic Solstice Five-Miler
Celtic Solstice Five-Miler is a 5 Mile event held in Baltimore, Maryland. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- 5 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (entirely within Druid Hill Park)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- celticsolstice.org
About the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler
A festive five-mile run held entirely within scenic Druid Hill Park around the winter solstice, complete with costumes and a strong local turnout. Its popularity has made it a lottery-entry Baltimore tradition.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Beloved Baltimore winter classic; lottery-based registration; benefits the Baltimore Road Runners Club community
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Celtic Solstice Five-Miler: common questions
- When is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler held?
- In Baltimore, Maryland.
- What distances does the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler offer?
- 5 Mile.
- How many people run the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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