The Nut Run 5K returns as part of the Black Walnut Festival, offering a fun and active way to celebrate one of Spencer's most anticipated weekends. Hosted in partnership with PATCH, Jack Garrett Ford, Roane General Hospital, and the City of Spencer, the event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or spending time with family, there's a place for everyone at the starting line.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 11
Location: Heritage Park Community Building
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 Thursday, October 8th at noon and save $5!
Kids 10 & under: $5
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this long-standing Spencer tradition—register today and join the fun!
Sign up for our race series email list at http://eepurl.com/hSNs-5
Learn all about the annual Black Walnut Festival at www.wvblackwalnutfestival.org
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:00
$15.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:00
$15.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
11:00
$5.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Spencer.
Learn more about the host city, Spencer.
Spencer is a city in and the county seat of Roane County, West Virginia, United States. Originally known as "California," Spencer was chartered in 1858, and named after Spencer Roane (1762–1822), a distinguished jurist from Virginia, who served on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and for whom Roane County was named. The population was 2,062 at the 2020 census. Spencer is the home of the annual West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. Points of interest include Charles Fork Lake, Chrystal Water and Power Company-Spencer Water and Ice Company, the McIntosh Mansion, and the Robey Theatre.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of 2026 Black Walnut Festival Nut Run 5K - Stride & Stroll Race Series.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Sebastian Taylor | — | |
| 🥈 | Ainsley Carpenter | — | |
| 🥉 | Cooper Legraen | — | |
| 4 | Alex Davis | — |
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