Lace up your running shoes (or tighten your kilt) and join the Nevada Society of Scottish Clan in Virginia City on Saturday, April 11 for a spirited walk/run kilted 5K to benefit the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games in June.
Celebrate tradition and fitness as you race through this unique course, honoring Scottish heritage and community spirit. Every participant receives a complimentary drink ticket to toast your achievement at the Firehouse Saloon.
Don your kilt, bring your friends, and get ready for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and celebration. All ages are welcome. Join us after the Fun Run at 2 p.m. for a special Nevada Tartan Day Whisky Tasting hosted by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans, $25 separately or $45 with 5K registration. Go here to register. Organizers advise the official Kilted 5K Fun Run shirt is available for $22. T-shirt sales close March 25, 2026.
The proceeds will benefit the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games, a non-profit organization that celebrates ancestral tradition of highland athletics. These unique events will bring a taste of Scottish heritage to Virginia City June 13-14, featuring competitions like Stone Throw, Hammer Throw, Weight for Distance, Weight Over Bar, Sheaf Toss, and Caber Toss.
Witness the impressive displays of strength, balance, and skill while enjoying beard competitions, coos, bagpipes, kilts, and vendors for an unforgettable experience.
