The 2025 Perth World Record Kilt Run
Date
June 21, 2025
Location
Perth, Ontario
Events
The Perth World Record Kilt Run is an annual celebration of Scottish heritage where all participants wear kilts. Established in 2010, it set a Guinness World Record for the largest kilt run with 1,089 finishers and broke its own record in 2016 with 3,670 runners. The 2025 event marks its 11th edition.
Participants enjoy a unique race experience featuring a piper-led march to the start, bagpipers along the course, a castle-themed start and finish, and a festive post-race party with live music.
Participants enjoy a unique race experience featuring a piper-led march to the start, bagpipers along the course, a castle-themed start and finish, and a festive post-race party with live music.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - Royal Mile
A 1 mile (1.6 km) road race as part of Perth’s world-famous kilt run, celebrating Scottish heritage with a fast, festive dash.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - The Sir Mike
Take on both the Royal Mile and Classic 5 Mile for this 6 mile (9.6 km) challenge at the Perth Kilt Run.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - Wee Lad & Lassie Races (Ages 2-4)
A fun 200m kids’ run for ages 2–4, part of the Perth Kilt Run Scottish festivities.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - Wee Lad & Lassie Races (Ages 5-6)
A 400m run for kids ages 5–6, part of the family-friendly Perth Kilt Run.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - The Macbeth
A luxe 5-mile run at the Perth Kilt Run, with a personal bagpiper escort for the full Scottish VIP experience.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Perth World Record Kilt Run 2025 - Classic 5 Mile
The flagship 5-mile (8 km) road race of the Perth Kilt Run, a lively Scottish-themed event where everyone runs in a kilt.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Road surface
- Traffic-free and accurately measured course
- Several water stations
- Bagpipers at every kilometer
- Traffic-free and accurately measured course
- Several water stations
- Bagpipers at every kilometer
Race Highlights
- Piper-led march to start line
- Castle-themed start and finish line
- Bagpipers stationed every kilometer
- Unique finisher medals
- Post-race party with live music
- Castle-themed start and finish line
- Bagpipers stationed every kilometer
- Unique finisher medals
- Post-race party with live music
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
June 21, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
Perth, Ontario
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
