Spoonbread Festival 5K
Berea, United States • 20 Sep 2026
Event information
The Spoonbread Festival 5K is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Berea, Kentucky. The event is based at the Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson Street, Berea, KY 40403. The race benefits the Berea Chamber of Commerce, the sponsor of the annual Spoonbread Festival. The listing identifies this running event as the 30th annual Spoonbread Festival 5K.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K run/walk
- 1 mile untimed walk
- 5K virtual runner/walker
The course is a flat, paved route on the Berea City Trail. Chip timing is provided by RaceRise, with overall and age-group awards given in five-year age groups (starting from youth categories up through 70+). Participants will pass a water stop twice on the course. Entries include commemorative soft poly/cotton unisex race shirts. Additional race amenities listed are free race photos, music, food, and volunteer opportunities. Packet pickup is held on race morning in the Russel Acton Folk Center parking lot; there is no advanced day packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.