Banjo in the Holler
About this race
The Banjo in the Holler 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in conjunction with the Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival, held September 17–19 in Burkesville, Kentucky.
The 5K will take place in downtown Burkesville and feature a route up and over Alpine Hill and back. Whether you are a competitive runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a fun way to be part of Bluegrass Festival weekend, everyone is invited to participate.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Check-in/Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Run/Walk Starts: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Downtown Burkesville, Kentucky
Course: Up and over Alpine Hill and back
Registration: $20
Proceeds benefit: Cumberland County 4-H Endowment
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cumberland County 4-H Endowment, helping provide opportunities and experiences for Cumberland County youth.
Come run or walk with us, then stick around and enjoy the final day of the Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival!
Run the hill. Hear the music. Support 4-H.
For more information, contact the Cumberland County Extension Office at 270-433-7700 or elijah.wilson@uky.edu.
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Banjo In The Holler
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Burkesville yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 6:43 PM local time (CDT) in Burkesville on September 19, 2026 — 12h 16m of daylight.
Course
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- Burkesville 5K Races 2 races
- Burkesville Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Burkesville events
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