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Get Ready to Run (or Stroll) in Your Spookiest Style — Bat Race 2025!
Batavia United Way's Bat Race, a family favorite, is open for registration now!
The Batavia United Way is thrilled to present the 11th Annual Halloween-themed Bat Race 5K/10K on Saturday, October 25, 2025 along the scenic Fox River Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just here for the costumes, this chip-timed race is for all ages and abilities.
- 10K Start: 8:15 a.m.
- 5K Start: 8:30 a.m.
- Kids’ Fun Run: 9:30 a.m.
The morning will be buzzing with Halloween spirit — join the costume contest (prizes for the best get-ups!), enjoy treats like apple cider donuts, or sip something spooky from Pal Joey’s Bloody Mary bar on N. River Street.
Shirts for the first 600 registered runners — and every participant gets a medal! Register before the end of August to save $5 on adult registrations.
Proceeds fuel the mission of Batavia United Way, helping our community thrive.
Register now before prices rise: bataviaunitedway.org/bat-race
