Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest Fun Run & Walk OktoBEARfest Virtual Run: Kids

2024 BEARS WHO CARE OKTOBEARFEST 5K FUN RUN & WALK 
Date: October 20, 2024 (Sunday)
5K Start Time: 7:30 am

Kid’s Run Start Time: 8:45am
Location: Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital (Parking Lot) - 17000 Porter Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

The 7th 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.

This year’s event will be in dedication of Kari Schmitz, the President and founder of Bears Who Care, who sadly lost her battle with cancer in January 2024. Remember, every registration is a donation to Bears Who Care.

Tribute story about Kari here. 

Let’s do this for Kari!

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 Registration (10/7 - 10/17) - $40
5K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/18 & 10/19) - $45

5K Day of Race Registration (10/20) - $50

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

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Kid’s 100-200 meters - Registration (10/7 - 10/18) - $25
Kid’s 100-200 meters - Packet Pick Up Registration (10/18 & 10/19) - $30
Kid’s 100-200 meters - Day of Race Registration (10/20) - $35

+Add a youth size t-shirt to any 100-200 meter registration (sizes: S,M, L) for $10 each while supplies last.+

*****Parents may participate with their children in the Kid's 1K*****

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

Adult 5K Registration* (thru 10/20/24)- $45
Kid’s Run Registration** (thru 10/20/24)- $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, pin and/or 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.** 

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ALL of the proceeds from the 2024 OktoBEARfest Fun Run will benefit children in need through Bears Who Care, a 501(c)(3) charity, which provides new teddy bears and books to children who are disadvantaged or ill.

You can make a direct donation to Bears Who Care when you register or you can donate here.

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