Blackberry Festival 5K

Join us for the 5th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K at the Carlisle Blackberry Festival! The 2027 Blackberry Festival 5K is Saturday, July 3, 2027 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 2027 race will support Nicholas County Shooting Sports. RACE FEATURES: • Commemorative super soft 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+ 5…