Blackberry Festival
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Blackberry Festival 5K
The 5th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K takes place on July 3, 2027, in downtown Carlisle, Kentucky, at the Nicholas County Courthouse, 368 East Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311, US.
The event program includes an in-person 5K run/walk, a children’s sprint called Fastest Kid in Town, and a virtual 5K option.
- 5K Run/Walk 3.1 miles, chip timed, paved road surfaces
- Fastest Kid in Town 50 yards, open to kids 12 and under, free event
- Virtual Runner/Walker 3.1 miles, virtual option with commemorative shirt for $30
Participants in the in-person event receive commemorative race T-shirts while supplies last. Virtual participants receive a commemorative shirt as part of the $30 entry option. Awards are presented to top overall finishers and to top finishers in age groups.
Fastest Kid in Town is open to children 12 and under; parents may add a commemorative shirt for $10. Kids receive participation medals and run-offs are held by age with a final race among age category winners.
Packet pickup is held on race morning in downtown Carlisle. Additional event features include free race photos, social teams with a prize for the largest team, and food and music as part of the Carlisle Blackberry Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
