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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Berea, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
