It's the Year of the Spurtle!!
The Guinness World Record holding, Perth Kilt Run (Canada!) ... is back once more in 2015. An 8K kilted run through the closed historic streets of Perth, Ontario - the most Scottish race of the year!
And what is more Scottish than a spurtle? Check it out for yourself.
Registration fees
Lad & Lassie Warrior 10 to 14 Closed
1.5 km race with obstacles
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$5.00Nov. 28 - May 26
Lad & Lassie - 9 and 10 Closed
1.5 km race
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$5.00Nov. 28 - May 26
Lad & Lassie - 5 and 6 Closed
200 m fun run
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$5.00Nov. 28 - May 26
Lad & Lassie - 7 and 8 Closed
1.5 km race
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$5.00Nov. 28 - May 26
Lad & Lassie - 2 to 4 Closed
200 m fun run
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$5.00Nov. 28 - May 26
Main 8K Race Closed
Online registration closed-
8km road race
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$30.00Nov. 28 – Jan. 25
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$45.00Jan. 26 – Mar. 24
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$65.00Mar. 25 – May 25
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ClosedMay 25 – May 26
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Warrior Class Closed
Online registration closed-
8km race with additional obstacles
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$50.00Nov. 28 – Mar. 24
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$70.00Mar. 25 – May 25
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ClosedMay 25 – May 26
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Main 8K Race Youth (ages 7 to 17) Closed
Online registration closed-
8km road race
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$15.00Nov. 28 – Mar. 24
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$25.00Mar. 25 – May 25
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ClosedMay 25 – May 26
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Find Kilts
If you are looking for a kilt after the kilt cutoff date (March 17) then here are some options:
1. The Scottish and Irish Store
West End Store
2194 Robertson Rd.
Ottawa, Ontario K2H 9J5
613-829-2251
Bib and Kilt Pick Up
Pre-Race Kilt Pick-up
Stay tuned for details about a possible kilt pick-up prior to race day.
Race Day Check In
You must pick up your bib on Race Day from 1 to 5 pm at the Crystal Palace.
Kilts and t-shirts that were ordered when you registered can be picked up at the same time
Race Course
PERTH KILT RUN RACE COURSES:
All races start and finish at main start line "castle" (Town Hall on Gore street)
1. 8K Regular and Warrior: Race Course (click here) certification# ON-2013-052-BDC
Our 2013 race course completed certification by Atheletics Canada on April 20th ...verified as meeting the requirements as an 8.0 kilometer route.
* The 2015 race course will be changing slightly and will be certified. This is in preparation for the grand 2016 Guinness World Record attempt.
2. Ladd and Lassies: Race Course (click here)
Our children's race (age 6-9) is a very interesting run featuring three foot bridges over the river Tay! (total length ~1km)
3. Wee Ladd and Lassies: Race Course (click here)
Our children's race "The Wee" is a full 200 metres around Town Hall!
4. NEW Warrior Ladd and Lassies: Race Course (click here)
Our Warrior children's race (age 10-14) is a very interested run featuring three foot bridges over the river Tay and several warrior obstacles in Stewart Park! (total length ~1.8K)
Prizes/Awards
Prizes/Awards
Back again -the worlds Most Age Categories! Our Age-Categories are 1 year wide ... (over 130 age group winners in 2014!)
Age group winners will be decided by Chip Time
Non-Race Events
There will be several events in Stewart Park this year - better shade! (free live music)
Canadian Haggis Toss Championship returns! - will you break the world record throw? (open to all)
Event schedule
- Sat., June 20, 2015 4:15 p.m. - Lads & Lassies Warrior Start (Tentative)
- Sat., June 20, 2015 4:30 p.m. - Lads & Lassies Start (Tentative)
- Sat., June 20, 2015 4:45 p.m. - Wee Lads & Lassies Start (Tentative)
- Sat., June 20, 2015 6:15 p.m. - Main 8km Start
- Sat., June 20, 2015 6:15 p.m. - Warrior 8 km Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mary Stewart