Blackberry Festival 5K

Join us for the inaugural Blackberry Festival 5K at the Carlisle Blackberry Festival!

The inaugural Blackberry Festival 5K is Saturday, July 9th at 8:00am in the heart of downtown Carlisle.  The race, which will include an in-person 5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town race and virtual option will benefit the Nicholas County Cross Country Team.

RACE FEATURES:

• Commemorative race T-shirts
• Chip timing (Thanks RaceRise!)
• Awards for top overall and age group finishers
• 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
• Supports the Nicholas County Cross Country team

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 ROUTE MAP

PACKET PICKUP:  Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Saturday, July 9th) from 6:30-7:45am in downtown Carlisle.