BACtober Fest 5K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Bow, New Hampshire
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the BACtober Fest 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Bow, Merrimack! This exciting event marks the 5th annual 5K road race, starting at 4:00 PM at Hanson Park (35 Albin Road). Runners of all ages are welcome, with registration fees of $40 for adults and $30 for youth (12 and under) if you sign up before September 19. The fun doesn't stop at the finish line, as participants can enjoy a fantastic post-race celebration at Gergler Field featuring delicious BBQ, lively music, cornhole games, and even a beer tent!
For the little ones, don’t miss the Kids Gosling Gallop at 3:30 PM, perfect for children 8 and under, with a registration fee of just $10. After the race, join in the festivities that last until 10 PM, ensuring a night filled with laughter, good food, and great company. Plus, awards will be given to the top overall male and female racers, along with the top three in each age group. Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and
For the little ones, don’t miss the Kids Gosling Gallop at 3:30 PM, perfect for children 8 and under, with a registration fee of just $10. After the race, join in the festivities that last until 10 PM, ensuring a night filled with laughter, good food, and great company. Plus, awards will be given to the top overall male and female racers, along with the top three in each age group. Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and
Organiser's Description
THE BACTOBER FEST 5K IS BACK, AND IT'S BETTER THAN EVER!
JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH 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: OCTOBER 4, 2025 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 YOURE 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 YOURE WONDERING ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS, DONT WORRY WEVE GOT SOME FUN ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THEM AS WELL! SO DONT DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY, AND LETS 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.
JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH 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: OCTOBER 4, 2025 AT 4:00 PM,
35 ALBIN ROAD (HANSON PARK)
REGISTRATION COST:
*
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
*
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:
*
KIDS GOSLING GALLOP WILL TAKE PLACE AT GOSLING FIELD AT 3:30 P.M.
*
$10 FOR CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER.
*
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 YOURE 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 YOURE WONDERING ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS, DONT WORRY WEVE GOT SOME FUN ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THEM AS WELL! SO DONT DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY, AND LETS 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.
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Hanson Park, 35 Albin Road, Bow, 03304, NH, United States
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