
Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Orange Beach, AL, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
Join us for the SHARK 5K Run/ Competitive Walk & 1 mile Fun Run, July 4, 2026 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!
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
89°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pensacola Forest Sherman Nas, 19 mi from the venue.
Population
8,244
as of 2023
City Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Jul 4, 2027