Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Get ready to make waves at the 11th annual SHARK 5K Run/Competitive Walk & 1-mile Fun Run, happening on July 4, 2025, at 7 a.m.! It's not just a race; it's an Independence Day extravaganza where every participant crosses the finish line as a winner with a Finishers Medal. But that's not all – we're throwing the most epic Awards Finishers Party on the Gulf Coast, featuring the BEST DJ to keep your spirits high and your feet moving. Custom Age Group Award medals await the swift and spirited in the 5K, divided into 5-year increments for both runners and walkers. Mark your calendar for a tradition unlike any other at The WHARF Convention Center, Orange Beach, AL – this is the celebration of freedom and fitness that you absolutely don't want to miss!