River & Bay 5K
About this race
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.
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Running
River & Bay 5K
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
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!
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Guinea Jubilee 5K & Fun Run
Glowing Gobbler 5K
Woodside High School Community 5k
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, 1 Gloucester Point event
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