Kailua Beach 4.4-Mile Shark Chase
- Date Sun 13th July 2025
- Time 6:30AM HST
- Location Kailua, Hawaii
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day at the Kailua Beach 4.4-Mile Shark Chase on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the beautiful Kailua, Honolulu! This unique and thrilling race invites participants to chase a "shark" along an out-and-back course that runs directly on the sandy shoreline. The race kicks off bright and early at 6:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 5:30 a.m. at Kailua Beach Park near the boat ramp. Runners will experience the thrill of racing through shallow waters and soft sand, making it an unforgettable adventure for all ages.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun with family and friends, the Shark Chase promises a lively atmosphere with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as for the top three in each 5-year age group. After the race, stick around for a delightful potluck and "talk story" session—everyone is invited to bring a dish to share (though it's not required) and enjoy some delicious food with fellow participants. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit in one of Hawaii's most picturesque locations!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun with family and friends, the Shark Chase promises a lively atmosphere with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as for the top three in each 5-year age group. After the race, stick around for a delightful potluck and "talk story" session—everyone is invited to bring a dish to share (though it's not required) and enjoy some delicious food with fellow participants. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit in one of Hawaii's most picturesque locations!
Organiser's Description
ARE YOU READY TO CHASE THE SHARK!!!
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THIS RACE. PLEASE OBTAIN YOUR RACE BIB ON SITE RACE DAY.
RACE LOCATION: KAILUA BEACH PARK NEAR THE BOAT RAMP.
THE RACE STARTS AT 6:30 A.M. CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 A.M. IN THE PARK.
START: THE SHARK CHASE WILL BEGIN ON THE BEACH AT KAILUA BEACH PARK NEAR THE BOAT RAMP. THE START LINE IS ACTUALLY ON THE BEACH. FASTER RUNNERS SHOULD MOVE TO THE FRONT AND WALKERS TOWARDS THE BACK TO AVOID COLLISIONS.
COURSE: OUT AND BACK COURSE. THE WAVE-WASHED COURSE FOLLOWS THE SHORELINE TO A TURNAROUND POINT NEAR THE KANEOHE MARINE CORPS BASE, THEN BACK TO THE START AREA. THE ENTIRE COURSE IS ON THE BEACH. SHOES ARE OPTIONAL - YOU WILL PROBABLY RUN THROUGH SOME SHALLOW WATER DEPENDING ON THE TIDE AND YOUR DESIRE TO MAKE A SPLASH. THERE WILL BE A "SHARK" TO CHASE - THE SHARK GETS A HEAD START. CAN YOU CATCH THE SHARK?
FINISH: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS AS WELL AS THE TOP THREE IN 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS.
_POT LUCK &TALK STORY AFTER THE RACE!_ ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO REMAIN IN THE PARK AFTER THE RACE TO EAT AND TALK STORY. BRING A DISH TO SHARE (NOT REQUIRED BUT NICE). FOOD ITEMS MAY BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE THE RACE START AT THE CHECK-IN TENT OR RETRIEVED FROM YOUR VEHICLE AFTER THE RACE BUT ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO SET UP DURING THE AWARDS CEREMONY. THEN WE EAT! AN ICE COOLER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO STORE ITEMS REQUIRING COLD STORAGE, AS NEEDED. PLEASE USE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IF POSSIBLE. PLATES, CUPS, FLATWARE, AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. A LIMITED NUMBER OF BEACH MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR YOU MAY BRING CHAIRS OR BEACH BLANKETS TO EAT, TALK STORY, OR JUST HANG OUT IN THE PARK OR ON THE BEACH. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
IF YOU WANT ONE OF OUR UNIQUE RACE TANK TOPS, BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE DROP-DOWN BOX TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE (THERE ARE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUTS) AND TO SEE OTHER OPTIONS.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THIS RACE. PLEASE OBTAIN YOUR RACE BIB ON SITE RACE DAY.
RACE LOCATION: KAILUA BEACH PARK NEAR THE BOAT RAMP.
THE RACE STARTS AT 6:30 A.M. CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 A.M. IN THE PARK.
START: THE SHARK CHASE WILL BEGIN ON THE BEACH AT KAILUA BEACH PARK NEAR THE BOAT RAMP. THE START LINE IS ACTUALLY ON THE BEACH. FASTER RUNNERS SHOULD MOVE TO THE FRONT AND WALKERS TOWARDS THE BACK TO AVOID COLLISIONS.
COURSE: OUT AND BACK COURSE. THE WAVE-WASHED COURSE FOLLOWS THE SHORELINE TO A TURNAROUND POINT NEAR THE KANEOHE MARINE CORPS BASE, THEN BACK TO THE START AREA. THE ENTIRE COURSE IS ON THE BEACH. SHOES ARE OPTIONAL - YOU WILL PROBABLY RUN THROUGH SOME SHALLOW WATER DEPENDING ON THE TIDE AND YOUR DESIRE TO MAKE A SPLASH. THERE WILL BE A "SHARK" TO CHASE - THE SHARK GETS A HEAD START. CAN YOU CATCH THE SHARK?
FINISH: AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS AS WELL AS THE TOP THREE IN 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS.
_POT LUCK &TALK STORY AFTER THE RACE!_ ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO REMAIN IN THE PARK AFTER THE RACE TO EAT AND TALK STORY. BRING A DISH TO SHARE (NOT REQUIRED BUT NICE). FOOD ITEMS MAY BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE THE RACE START AT THE CHECK-IN TENT OR RETRIEVED FROM YOUR VEHICLE AFTER THE RACE BUT ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO SET UP DURING THE AWARDS CEREMONY. THEN WE EAT! AN ICE COOLER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO STORE ITEMS REQUIRING COLD STORAGE, AS NEEDED. PLEASE USE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IF POSSIBLE. PLATES, CUPS, FLATWARE, AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. A LIMITED NUMBER OF BEACH MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR YOU MAY BRING CHAIRS OR BEACH BLANKETS TO EAT, TALK STORY, OR JUST HANG OUT IN THE PARK OR ON THE BEACH. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
IF YOU WANT ONE OF OUR UNIQUE RACE TANK TOPS, BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE DROP-DOWN BOX TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE (THERE ARE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUTS) AND TO SEE OTHER OPTIONS.
Races
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4.4 Mile Beach Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Tank Top
Sun 13th July 2025 (6:30AM HST)
$38.10
In person run starting on the beach near the Kailua Beach Boat Ramp.
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