BACtober Fest 5K
About this race
The BACtober Fest 5K is back, and it's better than ever!
Join us for our 6th annual 5k road race which is sure to scratch your competitive itch… and then meet us at Gergler Field for the best block party in town which features a BBQ, Cornhole, music, and a beer tent... and Fireworks!
5K: September 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM,
35 Albin Road (Hanson Park)
REGISTRATION COST:
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Adults $40.00 includes access to the post-race activities and a BACtoberfest Tshirt for those registered by 9/19. $45.00 on event day
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Youth (12 and under) $30 includes access to the post-race activities and BACtoberfest Tshirt for those registered by 9/19. $35.00 on event day
KIDS GOSLING GALLOP:
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Kids Gosling Gallop will take place at Gosling Field at 3:30 p.m.
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$10 for children 8 and under.
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Includes a youth-size cotton t-shirt and access to the post-race celebration.
POST-RACE CELEBRATION:
The post-race celebration will be held at Gergler Field.
The fun is set to go all night long (well, at least until 10 pm), so whether you’re a runner or you just want to come down for some laughs, good food, and some great beer (non-alcoholic beverages will also be available as well as food) we can guarantee that you will not want to miss this event.
And if you’re wondering about what to do with your kids, don’t worry we’ve got some fun activities planned for them as well! So don’t delay, sign up today, and let’s get this party train out of the station.
AWARDS:
5K awards top overall female and male, as well as top three in each age group (male and female).for age categories 7 and under / 8-9 / 10-11 / 12-13 / 14-19 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60+
BIB PICK UP:
The day before from 5-7 at Hanson Park and the day of the race starting at 10:00 a.m.
About Bow Athletic Club
Bow Athletic Club is a non-profit organization that raises money and runs youth sports programs in town. All board members are volunteers.
Pick your distance
Running
5K - Adult
5K Youth
Kids Gosling Gallop
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bow, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 6:36 PM local time (EDT) in Bow on September 26, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
Course
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Results — BACtober Fest 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bow
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- Bow 5K Races 2 races
- Bow Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Bow events
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