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Tiffany Hicks, of New Windsor, makes her way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k Saturday. Last year she was running with her son in the snow and slush and says “we both cried.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Tiffany Hicks, of New Windsor, makes her way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k Saturday. Last year she was running with her son in the snow and slush and says “we both cried.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster | PHOTOS

Mar 11, 2023 at 2:28 pm
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The Celtic Canter is an annual 5k, Irish Festival and Pub Crawl on Main Street in Downtown Westminster Saturday March 11, 2023.

2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Mike Scott, of Rockville, a member of MacMillan Pipe Band, plays before the start of the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Mike Scott, of Rockville, a member of MacMillan Pipe Band, plays before the start of the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Athletes Serving Athletes wingmen and athletes kick off the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Athletes Serving Athletes wingmen and athletes kick off the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Tiffany Hicks, of New Windsor, makes her way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k Saturday. Last year she was running with her son in the snow and slush and says “we both cried.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Tiffany Hicks, of New Windsor, makes her way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k Saturday. Last year she was running with her son in the snow and slush and says “we both cried.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

A St. Patrick’s Day top hat sits on a wooden Indian outside Davidus Cigars on Main Street during the Celtic Canter 5k. The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

A St. Patrick’s Day top hat sits on a wooden Indian outside Davidus Cigars on Main Street during the Celtic Canter 5k. The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners make their way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners make their way along Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

A suitably dressed Bill Clare, of Finksburg, is running the Celtic Canter for the 10th year on Saturday. The 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

A suitably dressed Bill Clare, of Finksburg, is running the Celtic Canter for the 10th year on Saturday. The 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

A suitably dressed Bill Clare, of Finksburg, takes a hill on Green Street as he runs in the Celtic Canter on Saturday. This is the 10th year Clare has participated in the 5k, a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.  The race is held in historic downtown Westminster.

A suitably dressed Bill Clare, of Finksburg, takes a hill on Green Street as he runs in the Celtic Canter on Saturday. This is the 10th year Clare has participated in the 5k, a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. The race is held in historic downtown Westminster. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Brian Gardiner, of Westminster, picked up an injury on Wednesday while training for Saturday’s Celtic Canter 5k. He is on the route on crutches as he continues his 9 years of participation. Gardiner didn’t know if he’d be able to complete the entire race, but says “I just thought I’d try.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Brian Gardiner, of Westminster, picked up an injury on Wednesday while training for Saturday’s Celtic Canter 5k. He is on the route on crutches as he continues his 9 years of participation. Gardiner didn’t know if he’d be able to complete the entire race, but says “I just thought I’d try.” The event in historic downtown Westminster is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners begin the Celtic Canter 5k on Main Street in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Runners on Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Runners on Green Street during the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

Shawn Bell, lead vocals and guitar, performs with Party Fowl Band after the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

Shawn Bell, lead vocals and guitar, performs with Party Fowl Band after the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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2023 Celtic Canter in Westminster

From left, Tracey Miller, of Eldersburg, and Jessica Lewis, of Finksburg, hold beer from Johansson’s after completing the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions.

From left, Tracey Miller, of Eldersburg, and Jessica Lewis, of Finksburg, hold beer from Johansson’s after completing the Celtic Canter 5k in historic downtown Westminster on Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for Crossroads Missions. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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