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Perth's World Record Kilt Run - Saturday, June 20, 2026

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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

Perth, Ontario

Perth's World Record Kilt Run is back for 2026! Nearly a decade ago, we smashed the world record for the largest kilted race with 3,670 kilted runners. Despite many challengers, our Guinness World Record still stands!

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

June 21, 2025 - 6:00pm

Kilts are mandatory!

 

What's included:

- A 5 mile and 1 mile course along the historic streets of Perth


- Piper-lead march to the start


- Castle start/finish line


- On-course piper every kilometre


- Unique finisher medal


- Post-race party with live music


- One beer ticket (ID required)

Awards:

- Top finishers overall (men and women)


- Fastest Perth finisher (men and women)


- Top finisher in each age group (men and women)

Course Limit - 1.5 hours

Race Capacity - 1,546

Community Partners

    Race Highlights

    Piper-lead march to the start

    Beautiful course through historic Perth

    Beautiful course through historic Perth

    Beautiful course through historic Perth

    Beautiful course through historic Perth

    Beautiful course through historic Perth

    Castle start/finish line

    Unique finisher medal (2025 shown)

    Unique finisher medal (2025 shown)

    Unique finisher medal (2025 shown)

    Unique finisher medal (2025 shown)

    Unique finisher medal (2025 shown)

    2025 Race Results

    2025 Athlete Guide

    2025 Race Results

    ENFIELD TIMING

    2025 Race Photos

    2025 Athlete Guide

    2025 Race Results

    RELIVE THE MOMENT!

    2025 Athlete Guide

    2025 Athlete Guide

    2025 Athlete Guide

    RUNNER Instructions

    Course Maps

    Race Day Schedule

    Race Day Schedule

    MAPS & TURN-BY-TURN

    Race Day Schedule

    Race Day Schedule

    Race Day Schedule

    RACE DAY TIMINGS

    Our Partners

    Race Day Schedule

    Our Partners

    THANK YOU SPONSORS

    June 21, 2025 - Race Day Schedule

    For full list of events and timings, please click "More Events" at the bottom of this page

    10:00am

    Race Kit Pick Up

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    Event Details

    10:00am

    Race Kit Pick Up

    Kit pick up closes at 4:30pm for Royal Mile, Sir Mike, and Wee Lads and Lasses participants


    Kit pick up closes at 5:00pm for Classic 5-Mile p...

    Event Details

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    2:00pm

    Live Music Starts

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    Event Details

    2:00pm

    Live Music Starts

    Performances by:

    Long Sault Trio

    Tay Choir

    Crooked Creek

    Broken Walls

    Atlantic Firth

    Kemptville Highland Band

    The Good Co.

    ...and a special surprise...

    Event Details

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    4:30pm

    Road Closures Begin

    Perth, Ontario

    Event Details

    4:30pm

    Road Closures Begin

    Please review the course maps for road closure info

    Perth, Ontario

    5:00pm

    Race Start - Royal Mile

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    5:00pm

    Race Start - Royal Mile

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    5:25pm

    Race Start - Wee Lads and Lassies

    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    Event Details

    5:25pm

    Race Start - Wee Lads and Lassies

    5:25pm - Age 2-4

    5:35pm - Age 5-6 


    Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Lane, Perth, ON

    More Events

    Course Maps

    The Classic 5-Mile

    The Classic 5-Mile

    Get ready for a beautiful course that passes some of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in Perth!

    Royal Mile

    Featuring a picturesque run past Stewart Park and a unique crossing of the Rainbow Bridge!

    Wee Lad & Lass (2-4 years)

    All races include a lap around Perth's beautiful Town Hall

    Wee Lad & Lass (5-6 years)

    All races include a lap around Perth's beautiful Town Hall

    Classic 5-Mile

    Classic 5-Mile

    Classic 5-Mile

    Two categories (Adults and Youth)

    OPENING SOON!

    Royal Mile

    Classic 5-Mile

    Classic 5-Mile

    Two categories (Adults and Youth)

    OPENING SOON!

    Sir Mike Challenge

    Sir Mike Challenge

    Sir Mike Challenge

    Run both the Classic 5 Mile and Royal Mile

    OPENING SOON!

    Wee Lads & Lassies

    Sir Mike Challenge

    Sir Mike Challenge

    Two categories (Ages 2-4 and 5-6)

    OPENING SOON!

    Faces of Perth Kilt Run (Brian Carpenter)

    Start of Guinness World Record Attempt (2016)

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