BACtober Fest 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Bow, New Hampshire
- Price $13.38 - $45.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the BACtober Fest 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Bow, Merrimack! This highly anticipated annual event celebrates its 6th year, and it's packed with excitement for runners and families alike. The 5K road race kicks off at 4:00 PM at Hanson Park, giving participants a chance to showcase their speed and stamina.
After the race, join the festivities at Gergler Field, where the best block party in town awaits! Enjoy a delicious BBQ, lively music, and a beer tent, along with thrilling fireworks to cap off the night. Kids can join in on the fun with the Kids Gosling Gallop at 3:30 PM, perfect for children aged 8 and under. With plenty of activities for all ages, including cornhole and great food options, this event promises a fantastic time for everyone! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration—register now and let the good times roll!
After the race, join the festivities at Gergler Field, where the best block party in town awaits! Enjoy a delicious BBQ, lively music, and a beer tent, along with thrilling fireworks to cap off the night. Kids can join in on the fun with the Kids Gosling Gallop at 3:30 PM, perfect for children aged 8 and under. With plenty of activities for all ages, including cornhole and great food options, this event promises a fantastic time for everyone! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration—register now and let the good times roll!
Organiser's Description
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
*
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.
*
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 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:
*
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.
Races
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5K - Adult
Incl. $5.25 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$45.25
OPENS 04 AUG -
5K Youth
Incl. $4.63 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$34.63
OPENS 04 AUG -
Kids Gosling Gallop
Incl. $3.38 Fee & Youth T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$13.38
OPENS 04 AUG
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Hanson Park, 35 Albin Road, Bow, 03304, NH, United States
BACtober Fest 5K
