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OctoberFAST Fun Run 5K and Kids 1K

Bartow, Florida, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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sell $10.00 – $30.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Volunteer

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer

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07:00

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$0.00

5k Fun Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$30.00

Kids 1K - NO SHIRT (ages 10 and under)

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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09:00

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$10.00

Kids 1K - Shirt Included (ages 10 and under)

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bartow.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 27.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.0° / 28.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:28

nightlight Sunset

18:57

About 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.