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River & Bay 5K

Name: River & Bay 5K
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Gloucester Point

Gloucester Point, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $35.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

River & Bay 5K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$35.00

River & Bay 5K (Race walk)

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Gloucester Point.

thermostat Temperature

12.1° / 21.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.7° / 19.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

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07:15

nightlight Sunset

18:27

About Gloucester Point

Learn more about the host city, Gloucester Point.

Gloucester Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gloucester Point had a population of 10,587. It is home to the College of William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science, a graduate school for the study of oceanography.