Carlisle, KY
Race Details
Blackberry Festival 5K
Blackberry Festival 5K is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Jul 04 2026 in Carlisle, KY (America/New York timezone).
Register
- 2026-07-04
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Carlisle, KY
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 Miles | running_race | $30.00 | 7/4/2026 08:00 |
| Fastest Kid in Town | 50 Yards | running_race | $0.00 | 7/4/2026 09:00 |
| Virtual Runner/Walker | 3.1 Miles | virtual_race | $25.00 | 7/4/2026 00:00 |
Blackberry Festival 5K Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
Join us for the 4th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K at the Carlisle Blackberry Festival!
The 2026 Blackberry Festival 5K is Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00am in the heart of downtown Carlisle. The race will include an in-person 5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town race and virtual option. Our 2026 race will support Nicholas County Carlisle Tourism.
RACE FEATURES:
Commemorative race T-shirts
Chip timing (Thanks RaceRise!)
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age groups
Free race photos
Social teams to expand your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town and virtual options
Food, fun, music and fellowship in heart of the Carlisle Blackberry Festival
FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACES This event is open to all kids 12 and under and is a FREE EVENT. Parents may add on a commemorative shirt for $10. We will have run offs by age (2-12) and then have a final Fastest Kid in Town race with all of the age category winners. Kids will receive a participation medal.
5K AWARDS We will provide awards for the Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers as well as Top 2 M/F in each age group 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K ROUTE MAP
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Saturday, July 4th) from 6:30-7:45am in downtown Carlisle.
Race Date
(America/New York timezone)