This festive race covers a 5-mile loop entirely within Druid Hill Park, offering runners and walkers a satisfying final challenge to the year. The post-race celebration is memorable — complete with hot soup, wassail wine, coffee, hot chocolate, bagpipes and even Irish Wolfhounds cheering you across the finish. The event is capped at around 3,000 participants, and chip timing is used with a finish-time limit of 90 minutes.
Race
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler takes runners through the winter landscape of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland, organised by Corrigan Sports Enterprises. Featuring a unique 5-mile loop amid bagpipers, Irish Wolfhounds and a hearty post-race spread of soup and hot wassail, it’s a festive finish to the year for runners of all levels.
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What is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
How long is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
Where does the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
How can I prepare for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler takes runners through the winter landscape of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland, organised by Corrigan Sports Enterprises. Featuring a unique 5-mile loop amid bagpipers, Irish Wolfhounds and a hearty post-race spread of soup and hot wassail, it’s a festive finish to the year for runners of all levels.
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler is 8km long.
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler takes place in Baltimore, MD, USA.
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler elevation gain is 88 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler takes runners through the winter landscape of Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland, organised by Corrigan Sports Enterprises. Featuring a unique 5-mile loop amid bagpipers, Irish Wolfhounds and a hearty post-race spread of soup and hot wassail, it’s a festive finish to the year for runners of all levels.
How long is the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler is 8km long.
Where does the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler take place?
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler takes place in Baltimore, MD, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
The Celtic Solstice Five-Miler elevation gain is 88 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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