ABOUT THE EVENT

Don’t miss the 6th annual 2023 Bears Who Care OktoBEARfest 5K Fun Run & Walk!  It’s a healthy, family-friendly event that is always a BEARRIFIC time!  Either in person or virtually, walk or run 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 live entertainment, interactive sponsor booths, games, a scavenger hunt and prize giveaways!

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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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This year’s event has become even more significant because Kari Kron Schmitz, one of the Bears Who Care co-founders, has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.  (Thankfully, she has an active plan in place to fight and hopefully overcome it.)  Remember, every registration is a donation to Bears Who Care.  

Let’s do this for Kari!

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OKTOBEARFEST FUN RUN & WALK (IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS):

5K Adult Registration (10/9 - 10/19/23) - $40

5K Packet Pick Up Registration (10/20 & 10/21) - $45

5K Day of Race Registration (10/22) - $50

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Kid's Run Registration* (10/9 - 10/19/23) - $25

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

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*Parents can participate with their children.*

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OKTOBEARFEST FUN RUN & WALK (VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS)*: 

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

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Challenge yourself to complete a goal or get a group together (register for 5 or more at a special rate - select "Multi-Person Pricing" for an automatic discount)  You decide how you want to join the fun!

 

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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