Black Walnut Festival Nut Run 5K
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About the race
The Black Walnut Festival Nut Run is a community 5K held as part of the Black Walnut Festival in Spencer, West Virginia. The event is staged at the Heritage Park Community Building at 110 Church St., Spencer, WV 25276 on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The event offers a single distance of 5K with separate entries for runners, walkers, and a youth division for ages 10 and under. Entry fees differ by category and timing: a youth entry is $5, pre-registration saves $5 compared with race day fees, and a race day registration fee applies.
Awards are presented to overall winners in multiple categories, including female and male runners, female and male walkers, and an overall youth winner (age 12 and under).
The Nut Run is organized in partnership with local organizations and sponsors. Named partners and sponsors for 2026 include PATCH, Jack Garrett Ford, Roane General Hospital, the City of Spencer, A&M Digital Technologies, Family Health Care, Hall's Excavating, and HandiMart.
Logistics such as sign-ups and the race start occur on the event date; participants should note the listed entry fee structure and the pre-registration deadline when planning attendance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
