Shark in the Park 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Price $43.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Shark in the Park 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the picturesque Indian Harbour Beach, Brevard! This vibrant event celebrates the fascinating history of Gleason Park, where a three-and-a-half-foot bull shark, affectionately named Sushi, was discovered back in June 2014. Join the community as runners and walkers of all ages enjoy a scenic route through tree-lined paths and charming neighborhoods, culminating in a lively after-party at the park.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique celebration and commemorate the anniversary of Sushi's capture and release. The first 500 participants to register will receive a special finisher medal, making this an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a splash of adventure at the Shark in the Park 5K!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique celebration and commemorate the anniversary of Sushi's capture and release. The first 500 participants to register will receive a special finisher medal, making this an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a splash of adventure at the Shark in the Park 5K!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE CITY OF INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH FOR THE SHARK IN THE PARK 5K!
SHARK IN THE PARK HISTORY
THE NAME OF THIS EVENT IS A TRUE STORY! IN JUNE OF 2014, A THREE-AND-A-HALF FOOT BULL SHARK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LAKE AT GLEASON PARK IN THE HEART OF INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH! THIS WAS QUITE A SPECTACLE AND DREW COVERAGE FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS AGENCIES. CROWDS GATHERED AT OUR PARK OVER THE EXCITEMENT OF CATCHING THE SHARK (LOVINGLY NAME SUSHI) AND RELOCATING IT BACK TO THE INDIAN RIVER. THE SHARK IN THE PARK 5K TAKES PLACE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF SUSHI.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNE 7TH!! THE EVENT WILL START IN GLEASON PARK AND PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN OR WALK THROUGH OUR BEAUTIFUL TREE LINED (THINK SHADE) PARK, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINISH IN THE PARK WITH AN EXCITING AFTER-PARTY! FINISHER MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 500 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER!
SHARK IN THE PARK HISTORY
THE NAME OF THIS EVENT IS A TRUE STORY! IN JUNE OF 2014, A THREE-AND-A-HALF FOOT BULL SHARK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LAKE AT GLEASON PARK IN THE HEART OF INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH! THIS WAS QUITE A SPECTACLE AND DREW COVERAGE FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS AGENCIES. CROWDS GATHERED AT OUR PARK OVER THE EXCITEMENT OF CATCHING THE SHARK (LOVINGLY NAME SUSHI) AND RELOCATING IT BACK TO THE INDIAN RIVER. THE SHARK IN THE PARK 5K TAKES PLACE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF SUSHI.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JUNE 7TH!! THE EVENT WILL START IN GLEASON PARK AND PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN OR WALK THROUGH OUR BEAUTIFUL TREE LINED (THINK SHADE) PARK, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND FINISH IN THE PARK WITH AN EXCITING AFTER-PARTY! FINISHER MEDALS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 500 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.50
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk - NO FINISHER MEDAL
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.50
CLOSED
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