Celtic Calling 5K Kilt Run and 2K Walk.

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Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District | Charleston

Celtic Calling
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Celtic Calling 5K Kilt Run and 2K Walk.
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9th Celtic Calling Gathering and Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum: 5K Kilt Run and 2K Walk
The beautiful undulating course, winds around the Cemetery on its peaceful internal roads, lined with WV champion trees, monuments to Charleston's history, with views up and down the Kanawha Valley. The sound of Bagpipes will welcome you and spur you on around the course. Kilts and Celtic dress are optional, but add to the occasion and you may win a prize for your costume, and or a dogs attire.
Fees and Registration:
Entry Fees :
2K Walkers (Not Timed) - $20
5K Runners/Walkers (Timed) - $ 25
After February 15th:
2K Walkers (Not Timed) - $25
5K Runners/Walkers (Timed) - $30
Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Charleston/CelticCallingFriendsOfSpringHillCemeteryKKiltRunKWalk
Online Registration: closes February 27th.
On Day/Live Registration: Come early, 1hr before race time(Cash or Check):
2K Walkers (Not Timed) - $30
5K Runners/Walkers (Timed) - $35
Part of a Group, Club, Business or Organization ?
Sign up individually and register your group name and participants the morning of race. Your group must be 7 or more people and may receive an award.
Day of Race:
Parking: Signage and Stewards will direct you to Parking areas. They are located at East and West gates and may be as much as 1/2 mile away.
8am - Check in, collect Race # and sticker at Administration Building.
8 15am - Day off Registration closes.
8 30am - Bagpipes will entertain from Administration Buildings Porch.
9 am - Race Start Time
5K Kilt Run Course
Starts and Finishes at the Administration Building. The course is an undulating figure of 8 with over 300 ft of elevation gain. It will take you to points East and West in the 180 acre Cemetery.
2K Kilt Walk Course: Starts and Finishes at the Administration Building. This is not a timed Walk.
AWARDS
All participants will receive a 3" Race logo sticker.
Coffee Mug Award with embossed Celtic Calling Kilt Run Logo will be awarded to winners in different sections.
5 K Run/Walk (Timed):
Overall 1st - Male(M) & Female (F) - and a Celtic Calling T-shirt. Gift Certificate from Mountain Juice WV
Sections:
14 and under 1st - M&F
19 and under 1st - M&F
29 and under 1st - M&F
39 and under 1st - M&F
49 and under 1st - M&F
59 and under 1st - M&F
69 and under 1st - M&F
70 and over. 1st - M&F
1st Dog running with owner completing 5K, presented to owner.
Best Dressed Runner/Walker Kilt/Attire - M&F
Best dressed/cutest dog running with owner.
Awards 2K Walk (Not Timed) :
Best Dressed Kilt/Attire - M&F
Best dressed/cutest dog, walking with owner.
3 Correct Entries in Spring Hill Cemetery Quiz, based on landmarks you will see on as you walk. Winner will be drawn from a hat of completed entries.
1 Coffee Mug per correct entry.
Group Award:
Largest Group (Can include timed and not timed, runners and walkers together) - 1 Coffee Mug and a tree planted in your honor.
Proceeds:
After expenses, all proceeds go to Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park &Arboretum. This non-profit organization works in cooperation with the City of Charleston to promote, enhance and develop Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum; for the use and enjoyment of the public.
More:
https://www.springhillcemeterycharleston.com/
The Kilt Run and Walk is part of the 9th Celtic Calling Gathering. 5 days of events that take place around downtown Charleston that raise up Celtic heritage, arts and culture: www.celticcalling.org
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Commission
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Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District, 1571 Farnsworth Dr, Charleston, WV 25311-1507, United States,Charleston, West Virginia

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