Join us in Historic Downtown Bartow for the 1st Annual Main Street Bartow Octoberfast 5K & Kids 1K Fun Run! Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering on your little runner, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the fall season.
The 5K course will take participants through the charming streets of Downtown Bartow and Historic Bartow neighborhoods, showcasing our historic district while providing a fun and welcoming race experience for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
5K Registration Includes:
• Official race bib
• Event long-sleeved dri-fit T-shirt (while supplies last)
• Finisher medal
• Race timing and results
• Access to post-race refreshments
Kids 1K Fun Run Includes:
• Official race bib
• Event T-shirt (for additional charge)
• Finisher medal
• Fun, family-friendly race experience
Race Day Schedule:
Kids 1K Fun Run: 9AM
5K Race Start: 8AM
Timing Disclaimer: The Main Street Bartow Octoberfast 5K is a recreational fun run and is not a certified or professionally timed race. Any times posted or announced are unofficial and provided for participant enjoyment only.
This event benefits Main Street Bartow's mission to support downtown revitalization, community events, and local business development.
Come run, walk, celebrate, and experience all that Historic Downtown Bartow has to offer!
Rain or shine event. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — Volunteer
Type — Running
07:00
$0.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:00
$10.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:00
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bartow.
Learn more about the host city, Bartow.
Bartow is a historic, Southern town in Polk County, Florida. As county seat, there is a large difference in the number of people in the town during the day and the number of people who reside in Bartow.
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