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