Batavia United Way 5k/10 Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 24, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Batavia United Way 5k/10 Run, known as the Bat Race, is held in Batavia on October 24, 2026, and welcomes runners and walkers of every level. The 10K goes off first at 8:15 a.m., the 5K follows at 8:30 a.m., and a quarter-mile kids fun run rounds out the morning at 9:30 a.m. Every participant gets a medal, and the top three men and women in each adult category are recognized.
With a Halloween theme, costumes are encouraged, and prizes go out in several categories, with contest sign-ups taken on site on race day. On the running side, the two distances suit different goals: the 5K is a sharp effort you can prepare for in a month, while the 10K rewards a longer build with a weekly long run and some steady tempo work. Running in costume slows most people down, so pick your outfit with that trade-off in mind.
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