# Event Details

- **Event Name**: W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 costumed runners!). 🏆🎭

Stick around after the race to discover 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!

💲5K Race & Walk $35 | 1 Mile Fun Run $20
📅 October 31, 2026
⏰ 5K Race 9:30am | 1 Mile Fun Run 9:00am

This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race.
Proceeds benefit VIMS & the Batten School.

👉 Register before October 21! https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/GloucesterPoint/RiverBay5K
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester-point/wandms-vims-and-the-batten-school-presents-the-river-and-bay-5k/200030722495755
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Kids, science-fair, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gloucester Point
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062
- **lat**: 37.24949
- **long**: -76.50065
- **full address**: 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K  being held?
  - **A:** W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K  takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062.
- **Q**: Who is organizing W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K ?
  - **A:** W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K  is organized by Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gloucester Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If W&M's VIMS & The Batten School Presents: The River & Bay 5K  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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