Maryland · 5 Mile
Celtic Solstice Five-Miler
Celtic Solstice Five-Miler is a 5 Mile event held in Baltimore, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 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
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 27°F at the start, 77% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
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 confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- Yes — registration is open. $87.60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler?
- about 27°F at the start, 77% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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