

OKTOBEARFEST
ABOUT THE EVENT
Don’t miss the fifth annual 2022 Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run/Walk & Festival! It’s a healthy, family-friendly event that will be more BEARRIFIC than ever! Either in person or virtually, walk or fun for a worthwhile cause, Bears Who Care, which provides teddy bears and books to children in need throughout the community.
After the 5K and Kid’s 1K, enjoy a morning of fun activities, including games, live entertainment, interactive sponsor booths, raffles, a scavenger hunt and prize giveaways. Meet Eric Martsolf, Emmy-winning actor and star of the NBC show, "Days of our Lives" or join him for a special VIP experience and enjoy the 2022 OktoBEARfest 5K together!
Registration for In-Person and Virtual Events Includes:
- 5K participants will receive an official OktoBEARfest finisher medal, t-shirt, goody bag, race bib and finisher’s certificate!
- 1K participants will get an official OktoBEARfest finisher medal, goody bag, race bib and finisher’s certificate!
REGISTRATION (IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS):
5K Registration* (now - 10/9/22) - $35
5K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/10 - 10/22/22) - $40
5K Day of Race Registration (10/23/22) - $45
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Kid’s 1K Registration** (now - 10/9/22) - $25
Kid’s 1K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/10 - 10/22/22) - $30
Kid’s 1K Day of Race Registration (10/23/22) - $35
OKTOBEARFEST FUN RUN REGISTRATION (VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS)*:
Adult 5K Registration* (thru 10/23/22)- $45
Kid’s 1K Registration** (thru 10/23/22)- $30
+Registration includes shipping+
ERIC MARTSOLF VIP EXPERIENCES:
VIP OktoBEARfest 5K Experience with Eric Martsolf (10/23/22): $185
VIP Reception with Eric Martsolf (10/22/22): $100
*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 three children in need.
In-Person Location:
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital (17000 Porter Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787)
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome to participate!
Challenge yourself to complete a goal or get a group together (register for 5 at a special rate). You decide how you want to join the fun!
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*The safety and health of our community is our priority, so this event has an "in person" capacity of 600 runners with unlimited availability for virtual participants.




