Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
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About the Race
Join us for the 11th annual SHARK 5K Run/ Competitive Walk & 1 mile Fun Run, July 4, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Everybody gets a Finishers Medal – For ALL events The BEST DJ – Awards Finishers Party On The Gulf Coast Custom Age Group Award medals – for the 5K Run/Walk (5 Year increments for Both The 5K Run and the Walk) The WHARF Convention Center • Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 This is an Independence Day Tradition you don’t want to miss!
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Common questions
How hard is the Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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