2023 BEARS WHO CARE OKTOBEARFEST 5K FUN RUN & WALK 
Date: October 22, 2023 (Sunday)
Start Time: 7:30 am
Location: Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital (Parking Lot) – 17000 Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

The 6th annual Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk at Hamlin is a healthy, family-friendly event and always a BEARRIFIC time! Either in person or virtually, run, walk or jog for a worthwhile cause, Bears Who Care, which provides teddy bears and books to children in need throughout the community and beyond.  After the 5K and Kid’s Run, enjoy a morning of fun activities, including live entertainment, interactive sponsor booths, a scavenger hunt, plus prize giveaways.

Challenge yourself to complete a goal or get a group together (register for five or more at a special rate)  You decide how you want to join the fun.

Runners and walkers are all welcome to participate!  

Registrations for In-Person and Virtual Events include:
– 5K participants will receive an official OktoBEARfest finisher medal, t-shirt, goody bag, race bib and finisher’s certificate
– Kid’s Run participants will get an official OktoBEARfest finisher medal, goody bag, race bib and finisher’s certificate
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REGISTRATION (IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS):

5K Early Registration (now through 10/6) – $35
5K Registration (10/7 – 10/19) – $40
5K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/20 & 10/21) – $40

5K Day of Race Registration (10/22) – $45

+Discount automatically applied for groups of 5 or more adults – select “Multi-Person Pricing.” when you register.+

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Kid’s 1K Early Registration (now through 10/6): $20

Kid’s 1K Registration (10/7 – 10/19) – $25
Kid’s 1K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/20 & 10/21) – $30
Kid’s 1K Day of Race Registration (10/22) – $35

+Add a youth size t-shirt to any 1K registration (sizes: S,M, L) for $10 each while supplies last.+

OKTOBEARFEST 5K FUN RUN & WALK REGISTRATION (VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS)*:  

Adult 5K Registration* (thru 10/22/23)- $45
Kid’s Run Registration** (thru 10/22/23)- $30
*Registration includes shipping

+Discount automatically applied for groups of 5 or more adults – select “Multi-Person Pricing.” when you register.+

+Add a youth size t-shirt to any 1K registration (sizes: S,M, L) for $10 each while supplies last.+

Add an Official GUND Bears Who Care teddy bear with any type of OktoBEARfest registration for only $20!  Your purchase will provide new teddy bears and books for two children in need.  You can also order an official 3 inch OktoBEARfest magnet and Bears Who Care “Bailey” stress toy!

**A small processing fee will be applied for all race registrations online, which you can decide how to pay.**