Spoonbread Festival 5K

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Berea, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $33.25
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 30th Annual Spoonbread Festival 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 20, 2026! Set against the scenic backdrop of Berea, Madison, this exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a start and finish line on the picturesque Berea City Trail. Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile untimed walk, or even join virtually, making it an inclusive event for everyone.

This year promises a fun-filled atmosphere featuring a flat, paved course, chip timing, and commemorative soft race shirts for all participants. With awards for overall winners and age groups ranging from 0-9 to 70+, there’s plenty of opportunity to celebrate your achievements. Enjoy free race photos, lively music, delicious food, and a sense of community throughout the day! Join us for an unforgettable experience that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the Berea Chamber of Commerce. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars for September 20, 2026!

Organiser's Description

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND PLAN TO JOIN US AT THE 30TH ANNUAL SPOONBREAD FESTIVAL 5K RUN/WALK!

JOIN THE FUN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, AT 9:00AM WITH START/FINISH AT

RACE FEATURES

* Flat, paved course on the Berea City Trail
* 5K run/walk, 1-mile untimed walk and virtual option
* Commemorative soft, poly/cotton unisex sized race shirts
* Chip timing (Thanks RaceRise) with Overall & AG Awards (5-year age groups --- 0-9, 10-14, 15-19 >>> 65-69, 70+)
* New venue and race route for 2025!
* Free race photos
* Music, food, fun & fellowship

Our 2025 race will benefit the BEREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE which sponsors the annual Spoonbread Festival.

PACKET PICKUP We'll hold our race packet pickup on race morning (Sunday, 9/21/25) from 7:30-8:45am in the parking lot of the Russel Acton Folk Center in Berea. There will be no advanced day PPU.

5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3030183]

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Poly/Cotton T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $23.25

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    Chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk on paved trail surfaces. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. Participants receive a commemorative race T-shirt while supplies last. Awards presented for Top 3 M/F overall and 5 year age divisions.
  • 1 Mile Fun Walk

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Poly/Cotton T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:02AM EDT)

    $23.25

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    An untimed 1 mile fun walk with no awards presented. Participants receive a commemorative race T-shirt while supplies last.
  • 5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Unisex Poly/Cotton T-Shirt

    $33.25

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    If you can't join us in person consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker. For your $30 donation you can run/walk your own Spoonbread Festival 5K on your own schedule in your own hometown. Participate from anywhere in the United States. We'll mail you your shirt if you live outside of the Berea area. There are no awards for the virtual event.
  • Race Volunteer

    Incl. Unisex Poly/Cotton T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JAN 26
    We need 6 hard working volunteers to make our race great. The race day shift is from 7:30-10:30am.

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Location

Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson Street, Berea, 40403, KY, United States

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