Blackberry Festival 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Fastest Kid in Town · Virtual Runner/Walker
From the Organizer
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 2025 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+
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Saturday, July 4th) from 6:30-7:45am in downtown Carlisle.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cynthiana, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carlisle, KY
Elevation
915 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Blackberry Festival 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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- What is the Blackberry Festival 5K?
- Blackberry Festival 5K is a running race held in Carlisle, Kentucky on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Blackberry Festival 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Carlisle, Kentucky at Nicholas County Courthouse, Carlisle, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Blackberry Festival 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Blackberry Festival 5K
Jul 4, 2026