Blackberry Festival
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Blackberry Festival 5K, Carlisle KY
The Blackberry Festival 5K takes place in downtown Carlisle at the Nicholas County Courthouse on July 4, 2026. The event is the 4th annual running associated with the Carlisle Blackberry Festival and offers in-person and virtual participation plus a children's race.
Distances and event types:
- 3.1 miles in-person 5K run/walk on paved road surfaces
- 50 yards Fastest Kid in Town race for children 12 and under
- 3.1 miles virtual runner/walker option to complete a 5K independently
Race features include chip timing, commemorative race T-shirts while supplies last, free race photos, and awards for Top 3 male and female overall finishers plus awards for top finishers in age groups. The event organizes social teams and offers a prize for the largest team. The festival setting includes food, music, and community fellowship in downtown Carlisle. Packet pickup is scheduled on race morning in downtown Carlisle.
Fees listed by the organizer are $20.00 for the in-person 5K, $25.00 for the virtual runner/walker option, and no registration fee for the Fastest Kid in Town; a commemorative shirt can be added for children for an additional fee. The event supports Nicholas County Carlisle Tourism. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
