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Blackberry Festival 5K

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Carlisle · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Blackberry Festival 5K is an Independence Day 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk in downtown Carlisle, Kentucky, held as part of the annual Blackberry Festival. It starts at 8:00 a.m. on July 4, 2027, and can be run in person or virtually, with chip timing and awards for the top finishers and age groups.

Kids 12 and under can enter the Fastest Kid in Town race at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds support local tourism initiatives. After the race, participants can enjoy food vendors, rides, music and a blackberry baking contest.

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