River & Bay 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Gloucester Point, Virginia
- Price $20.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural River & Bay 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Gloucester Point, Virginia! This family-friendly event invites runners, walkers, and science enthusiasts of all ages to explore the beautiful VIMS & Batten School campus along the scenic York River. Participants can choose between a timed 5K or a 1-Mile Fun Run, with prizes awarded to top finishers and a festive Halloween costume competition to add to the spirit of the day.
After crossing the finish line, join us for a celebration of science and community with engaging interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, delicious oyster tastings, and much more! Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying quality time with family, or eager to learn about innovative research that supports coastal communities and marine ecosystems, the River & Bay 5K offers something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, celebrate, and contribute to a great cause, as proceeds benefit VIMS and the Batten School. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this vibrant community event!
After crossing the finish line, join us for a celebration of science and community with engaging interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, delicious oyster tastings, and much more! Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying quality time with family, or eager to learn about innovative research that supports coastal communities and marine ecosystems, the River & Bay 5K offers something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, celebrate, and contribute to a great cause, as proceeds benefit VIMS and the Batten School. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this vibrant community event!
Organiser's Description
_REMAINING SHIRT INVENTORY IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. PLEASE CONTACT PMCGETTIGAN@WM.EDU AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE 5K RUN OR 5K RACE-WALK TO REQUEST AND CONFIRM A SHIRT SIZE. THANK YOU!_
Join us in Gloucester Point on the VIMS & Batten School campus for the inaugural River & Bay 5K! Hosted by William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School, this family-friendly community event is an opportunity for runners, walkers and science enthusiasts of all ages to experience our scenic campus along the York River.
Open to the public, the race includes a timed 5K, a 1-Mile Fun Run, and awards for top finishers (and a special Halloween costume competition to celebrate the day!). Stick around after the race to learn about our cutting-edge scientific research with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, oyster tastings, and more!
Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a fun morning with family or discovering how our science for solutions impacts coastal communities and marine ecosystems, there's something for everyone.
This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race. Proceeds benefit VIMS & the Batten School.
Join us in Gloucester Point on the VIMS & Batten School campus for the inaugural River & Bay 5K! Hosted by William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School, this family-friendly community event is an opportunity for runners, walkers and science enthusiasts of all ages to experience our scenic campus along the York River.
Open to the public, the race includes a timed 5K, a 1-Mile Fun Run, and awards for top finishers (and a special Halloween costume competition to celebrate the day!). Stick around after the race to learn about our cutting-edge scientific research with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, oyster tastings, and more!
Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a fun morning with family or discovering how our science for solutions impacts coastal communities and marine ecosystems, there's something for everyone.
This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race. Proceeds benefit VIMS & the Batten School.
Races
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River & Bay 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$35.00
Experience the VIMS & Batten School campus like never! This unique route will take you through Gloucester County Point Park, under the Coleman Bridge, through our Boat Basin and the neighborhood our coastal & marine sciences center sits within. After the race, hang out on Davis Lawn to enjoy hands-on educational exhibits, oyster tastings, and some additional tricks and treats in store! -
1 Mile Fun Run
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.00
Kick things off with a short, friendly excursion through campus before the 5K race begins! Afterwards, cheer on the 5K racers and gather with us on Davis Lawn to enjoy hands-on educational exhibits, oyster tastings, and some additional tricks and treats in store! -
River & Bay 5K (Race Walk)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$35.00
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Location
1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, 23062, VA, United States
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