Shark in the Park 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling experience at the Shark in the Park 5K on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the picturesque Indian Harbour Beach, Brevard! This exciting event celebrates the quirky history of the area, marked by the legendary capture of a three-and-a-half-foot bull shark named "Sushi" in Gleason Park back in June 2014. Join fellow runners and walkers as you navigate through the beautiful, tree-lined paths of the park and surrounding neighborhoods, all while enjoying the shade and scenic views.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Shark in the Park 5K promises a festive atmosphere with a lively after-party waiting for you at the finish line! Don’t miss your chance to snag a finisher medal—available for the first 400 participants to register. Mark your calendars for this unique and memorable event that combines community spirit with a dash of adventure!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Shark in the Park 5K promises a festive atmosphere with a lively after-party waiting for you at the finish line! Don’t miss your chance to snag a finisher medal—available for the first 400 participants to register. Mark your calendars for this unique and memorable event that combines community spirit with a dash of adventure!
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 400 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 400 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER!
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