2025 Black Walnut Festival Nut Run 5K - Stride & Stroll Race Series

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110 Church St, Spencer WV

Sunday, October 12th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ Get Ready for the Nut Run 5K

Lace up your shoes and join us for one of Spencer’s favorite fall traditions—the Nut Run 5K, part of the Black Walnut Festival celebrations! PATCH, Jack Garrett Ford, Roane General Hospital, and the City of Spencer are teaming up to bring you a fun and family-friendly race that’s open to everyone.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting, this beginner-friendly course is open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of fitness, community spirit, and festival fun!

📅 Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 12
Location: Heritage Park Community Building
Address: 110 Church St., Spencer, WV 25276
Schedule: Sign-Ups: 10:00 AM, Race Start: 11:00 AM

💰 Entry Fees

Race Day Registration: $20
Pre-register: by October 9 at 11:59 PM and save $5!
Kids 10 & under: $5
Join the Fun: Don’t miss your chance to be part of this long-standing Spencer tradition—register today!

🌟 Awards

Overall Female Runner
Overall Male Runner
Overall Male Walker
Overall Youth Winner: (age 12 and under)

📍 Course Description

This is an out-and-back 5K course. Starting at the Heritage Park Community Building, proceed to Bowman St., passing behind the old Spencer Middle School, then left on Vandale Ave towards Armacel. Cross Locust Ave. (Route 14), then follow race signs to Main St. Turn right at the light by Go-Mart and continue straight until the turnaround point at Pizza Hut. Head back towards downtown Spencer, turning left at the car wash cut-through onto West Main Street. Follow West Main Street to its end. Cross Locust Ave. (Route 14) again and retrace the route back to the finish line at Heritage Park.