Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sat 17th January 2026 - Sun 18th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Price Free - $170.56
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of running at the 11th Annual Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on January 17-18, 2026, in the picturesque New Smyrna Beach, Florida, famously known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." This exciting event kicks off on Saturday morning with the Feeding Frenzy 5K at 8:00 AM, followed by the main attraction, the Shark Bite Half Marathon on Sunday at 7:30 AM, along with another opportunity to run the Shark Bite 5K at 7:40 AM.
Participants can choose from various challenges, including the Half Marathon Challenge, which combines the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon, or the 5K Challenge for those looking to tackle both days with a lighter distance. Runners will enjoy unique race premiums like custom awards, super soft blended t-shirts, and best finisher medals. With instant results, post-race festivities including free beer for finishers of age, and a free kids run, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone. Join us for a weekend filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful New Smyrna Beach!
Participants can choose from various challenges, including the Half Marathon Challenge, which combines the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon, or the 5K Challenge for those looking to tackle both days with a lighter distance. Runners will enjoy unique race premiums like custom awards, super soft blended t-shirts, and best finisher medals. With instant results, post-race festivities including free beer for finishers of age, and a free kids run, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone. Join us for a weekend filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful New Smyrna Beach!
Organiser's Description
WWW.SHARKBITEHALF.COM [http://www.sharkbitehalf.com]
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
FOR MORE INFO [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
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
SEE RUNNERS INFO PAGE [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS
See Runners Info Page [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
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
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
FOR MORE INFO [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
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
SEE RUNNERS INFO PAGE [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS
See Runners Info Page [https://www.sharkbitehalf.com/runners-info]
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
Races
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Half Marathon Challenge
Incl. $13.56 Fee & Unisex Super Soft T-Shirts (2 Different Shirts)
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$170.56
CLOSEDThis Challenge is made up of: Saturday's The Feeding Frenzy 5k Sunday's Shark Bite Half Marathon Participants will receive Finisher Medals for each race, plus Half Challenge Medal -
5k Challenge
Incl. $8.76 Fee & Unisex Super Soft T-Shirts (2 Different Shirts)
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$105.76
CLOSEDThis Challenge is made up of: Saturday's The Feeding Frenzy 5k Sunday's Shark Bite 5k Participants will receive Finisher Medals for each race, plus 5k Challenge Medal. So 3 Amazing Medals -
Feeding Frenzy 5k (Sat.)
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Unisex Super Soft T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$51.50
CLOSEDSaturday morning 5k. Kicks off race weekend and both challenges as well. -
Shark Bite Half (Sunday)
Incl. $10.04 Fee & Unisex Super Soft T-Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$123.04
CLOSEDTop 10 % of Male & Female Finishers in the Half Marathon will receive a Custom Top Finisher Hat. This is 10% per gender. Last year the women dominated with 80 hats to the mens 40. -
Shark Bite 5k (Sunday)
Incl. $5.00 Fee & Unisex Super Soft Specific T-Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (7:40AM EST)
$55.00
CLOSEDThis is our Classic 5k that takes place Sunday along side the Premier Shark Bite Half Marathon. Like always, these finishers will receive the highly sought after Shark Bite Finisher Medal (same as Half). -
Shark Bite Kiddie Dash (Sunday Morning)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 18th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDKids Race will be around 9:00 am and sent off in waves based off of age. This race is for kids ages 8 and younger. This is not a registration to run the 5k distance.
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