Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 5k Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
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!
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
89°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pensacola Forest Sherman Nas, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Orange Beach, AL
Population
8,244
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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10 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Orange Beach, Alabama on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Orange Beach, Alabama at 4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026