ABOUT THE EVENT

Don’t miss the fifth annual 2022 Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk at Hamlin (presented by Orlando Health)!  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 Run, 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 Fun Run & Walk at Hamlin 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!

 

OKTOBEARFEST FUN RUN & WALK (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 & WALK (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

 

*Add an Official GUND Bears Who Care teddy bear with any type of OktoBEARfest Fun Run & Walk at Hamlin registration for only $20!  Your purchase will provide new teddy bears and books for three children in need.

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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.