Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k is a running race on January 16–17, 2027 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, with entry fees from $40 to $115.
- Date
- January 16–17, 2027 (177 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$115
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
11th Annual Shark Bite Half Weekend
When
The Feeding Frenzy 5k (NOW SATURDAY MORNING 8:00 AM)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Shark Bite Half & 5k
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Where
New Smyrna Beach, Florida (Shark Bite Capital of the World)
The Challenges
Half Marathon Challenge - Saturday Feeding Frenzy 5k + Sunday Shark Bite Half
5k Challenge - Saturday Feeding Frenzy 5k + Sunday Shark Bite 5k
Schedule of Events:
- Saturday 6:30 am - 12 (noon) - Shark Bite Expo - Packet Pick Up
- Saturday Morning (8 am) - Feeding Frenzy 5k
- Sunday 7:30 am - Shark Bite Half
- Sunday 7:40 am - Shark Bite 5k
Entry Fees
Packet Pickup Locations
RACE PREMIUMS
Best FINISHER MEDALS (Half & 5k) Super Soft Blended T-Shirt (Saturday & Sunday shirts are different)
Unique Custom Awards
New This Year Top 10% Finisher Hats for Feeding Frenzy 5k
Top 10% Finisher Hats per gender (half only)
Instant Results: Texted or Emailed
Best DJ: Race DJ
FREE Photos - Almost There Photography
FREE Beer to all of age Finishers - ( Sunday Events)
Post Race Food including Pizza - Flagler Avenue Pizza (Sunday Events)
FREE Kids Run to follow race (Sunday)
Certified Race Course (Half Only)
Pace Teams (Half Only)
Awards
Both 5ks
- 9 & Under
- 10 - 14
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 - 74
- 75 - 79
- 80 +
Half Marathon
- 14 & Under
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 - 74
- 75 - 79
- 80 +
Race Contact Information
Joe Matuszczak
P: (352) 215-3134
E: RedPointerProductions@gmail.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Smyrna Beach, FL
Population
31,212
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
177
Days to train
- Race
- Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
- Date
- January 16–17, 2027
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Make it a Racecation
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Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
Jan 16, 2027