Oct. 23rd, 2022 – Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest Fun Run & Walk
Bears Who Care brings comfort and engages the imaginations of ill and disadvantaged children during times of need through teddy bears and books. We inspire them and create happy memories for years to come.
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Bears Who Care presents –2022 5th Annual OktoBEARfest Fun Run & Walk
Bears Who Care experience is as competitive as you make it. Rally your team and battle the other teams in your division for bragging rights, or simply make it your goal to cross the finish line! Bears Who Care events are about coming together and accomplishing something you thought could never do. From the elite runner to the generally active individual, Bears Who Care events have you covered.
TOP REASONS TO TAKE ON THIS COURSE:
1. Have fun with your family & friends
2. It’s only as competitive as you make it!
3. Raise funds & awareness
LOCATION
PARKING
Parking will be on the left side as you face the front of the Orlando Health building (on the same side as the emergency room). There will be signs and attendants guiding you.
Bag Check
TBD
COURSE OPTIONS & DETAILS:
Aid / Water Stations / Restrooms
TBD
RACE SCHEDULE
TBD
For everyone’s safety, we ask faster runners to line up closer to the front of the start corral, then followed by run/walkers, walkers, and those with strollers ( if allowed ) toward the back.
Pricing Structure
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
*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.
**Add a youth size t-shirt to any 1K registration (sizes: S,M, L) for $10 each
ALL of the proceeds from the 2022 OktoBEARfest Fun Run will benefit children in need through Bears Who Care, which provides new teddy bears and books to children who are disadvantaged or ill.
Packet Picket
Pre-race packet pick up and race registration times will be posted closer to the event.
Packet Pick Up Location: Orlando Health Horizon West – 17000 Porter Road – Winter Garden, FL 34787
*5K packets and bibs will be available at the event starting at 6:30 am before the start of the race. Please go to the Registration/Packet Pick Up area near the Start/Finish line.
FINISHERS RECEIVE
All pre-registered participants will receive a special event day t-shirt. Sizes are only guaranteed to participants registered by 10/9/21. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed for day of race registration.
Award Ceremony & Placement
Spectators
Fee: TBD
ARRIVAL
For Runners: Be Early
- Arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your packet, drop your stuff at bag check, find your friends & get warmed up.
WHAT TO BRING
Your ID
Waiver
Towel & extra (dry) clothes
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Negative Attitude
Pet Friendly
TBD
WHAT TO WEAR
MudRunFinder Gear from SquadLocker
MudRunFinder Clothing by MudGear
There’s no dress code, but you’ll be running. So, dress comfortably.
Our elites recommend: performance gear (NOT COTTON), compression underwear, high socks & long sleeves.
Advice from experience: is to race in what you train in – new shoes on race day are NOT recommended.
PHOTOS
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Official Links
Bears Who Care Official Website
Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk Official Facebook Event Page
2022 Race Schedule