River Festivus 10K
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River Festivus 5K & 10K : Burkesville, Kentucky
The River Festivus 5K and 10K are run/walk events held in Burkesville, Kentucky as part of the River Festivus celebration on August 15, 2026. The races are presented alongside a larger festival program that includes live music, paddle races, a cruise-in, vendors, fishing tournaments, a Battle of the Bands, and other community activities.
Participants register for the timed run/walk and receive a race T-shirt with registration. The listed registration fee for the race is $30, and registrants who register by July 30 are more likely to receive their preferred T-shirt size. Check-in and race registration are conducted at Cumberland County High School.
The event is organized within the River Festivus schedule of activities for the day and shares the festival setting with family-friendly entertainment, food vendors, and other sporting and recreational events on the Cumberland River. Course details, precise start procedures, packet pick-up times, and any additional race rules are managed by the event organizers and provided through the festival's registration process. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
