Shark Run 5K
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Bay Head, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling experience at the 17th Annual Shark Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the beautiful Bay Head, Ocean. This exciting event is not just a race; it’s a community celebration and a key fundraiser for the Bay Head Home & School Association, which supports extracurricular activities, classroom enhancements, and much more for local students.
The Shark Run features a scenic 5K course that winds through the charming streets of Bay Head, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Shark Color Fun Run at 10:00 AM. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere, a race bag, and a T-shirt (not guaranteed for late registrants). With an entry fee of $35 until September 14th and $40 up to race day, this is a fantastic opportunity to join friends and family for a memorable day of fun and fitness. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the community while enjoying a morning of exercise and camaraderie!
The Shark Run features a scenic 5K course that winds through the charming streets of Bay Head, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Shark Color Fun Run at 10:00 AM. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere, a race bag, and a T-shirt (not guaranteed for late registrants). With an entry fee of $35 until September 14th and $40 up to race day, this is a fantastic opportunity to join friends and family for a memorable day of fun and fitness. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the community while enjoying a morning of exercise and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
THE 17TH ANNUAL SHARK RUN 5K - SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
SPONSORED BY THE BAY HEAD HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, THIS IS OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. THE HSA STRIVES TO PROVIDE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE CLASSROOM, CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL GROUNDS AS WELL AS CLUBS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, CLASS TRIPS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ALL GRADES.
ENTRY FEE: $35.00 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH, $40.00 THROUGH RACE DAY (T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
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ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A BEAUTIFUL 5K RUN THROUGH BAY HEAD, FUN WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS) AND A RACE BAG
KIDS SHARK COLOR FUN RUN ENTRY FEE: $25.00
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INCLUDES AWARD AND T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
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7:00AM-8:15AM- RACE DAY REGISTRATION, RUNNER BAG AND RACE # PICK-UP
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8:00AM-STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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8:10AM- RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE STARTING LINE
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8:30AM- RUN/WALK START
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9:30AM- AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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10:00AM- KIDS RACE BEGINS BEHIND MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED FROM THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE, LOCATED AT 81 BRIDGE AVENUE, AT 8:10AM, BY THE RACE VOLUNTEERS, TO THE STARTING LINE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF EAST AVENUE AND KARGE STREET.
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RUNNERS WILL HEAD SOUTH ON EAST AVENUE, HITTING THE FIRST MILE MARKER BETWEEN STRICKLAND AND MATHIS STREETS
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AT THE END OF EAST AVENUE, MAKE A RIGHT ON LYMAN STREET
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CROSS ROUTE 35
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MAKE A RIGHT ONTO BARNEGAT LANE, HITTING THE 2ND MILE MARKER JUST NORTH OF BERGEN AVENUE
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BARNEGAT LANE TURNS INTO CLAYTON AVENUE
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CLAYTON AVENUE ENDS AND TURNS INTO LAKE AVENUE
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LEFT ONTO BRIDGE AVENUE
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LEFT INTO THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT TO FINISH LINE
THE SHARK RUN STAFF WILL HAVE EITHER AN ORANGE T-SHIRT ON OR AN ORANGE VEST ON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE RACE PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK THEM.
THE POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID WILL BE LOCATED IN THE BAY HEAD FIRE HOUSE PARKING LOT BY THE FINISH LINE FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT FOR ANY MEDICAL NEEDS.
*RAIN OR SHINE*
SPONSORED BY THE BAY HEAD HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, THIS IS OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. THE HSA STRIVES TO PROVIDE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE CLASSROOM, CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL GROUNDS AS WELL AS CLUBS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, CLASS TRIPS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ALL GRADES.
ENTRY FEE: $35.00 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH, $40.00 THROUGH RACE DAY (T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
*
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A BEAUTIFUL 5K RUN THROUGH BAY HEAD, FUN WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS) AND A RACE BAG
KIDS SHARK COLOR FUN RUN ENTRY FEE: $25.00
*
INCLUDES AWARD AND T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
*
7:00AM-8:15AM- RACE DAY REGISTRATION, RUNNER BAG AND RACE # PICK-UP
*
8:00AM-STAR SPANGLED BANNER
*
8:10AM- RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE STARTING LINE
*
8:30AM- RUN/WALK START
*
9:30AM- AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED
*
10:00AM- KIDS RACE BEGINS BEHIND MUNICIPAL BUILDING
*
RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED FROM THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE, LOCATED AT 81 BRIDGE AVENUE, AT 8:10AM, BY THE RACE VOLUNTEERS, TO THE STARTING LINE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF EAST AVENUE AND KARGE STREET.
*
RUNNERS WILL HEAD SOUTH ON EAST AVENUE, HITTING THE FIRST MILE MARKER BETWEEN STRICKLAND AND MATHIS STREETS
*
AT THE END OF EAST AVENUE, MAKE A RIGHT ON LYMAN STREET
*
CROSS ROUTE 35
*
MAKE A RIGHT ONTO BARNEGAT LANE, HITTING THE 2ND MILE MARKER JUST NORTH OF BERGEN AVENUE
*
BARNEGAT LANE TURNS INTO CLAYTON AVENUE
*
CLAYTON AVENUE ENDS AND TURNS INTO LAKE AVENUE
*
LEFT ONTO BRIDGE AVENUE
*
LEFT INTO THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT TO FINISH LINE
THE SHARK RUN STAFF WILL HAVE EITHER AN ORANGE T-SHIRT ON OR AN ORANGE VEST ON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE RACE PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK THEM.
THE POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID WILL BE LOCATED IN THE BAY HEAD FIRE HOUSE PARKING LOT BY THE FINISH LINE FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT FOR ANY MEDICAL NEEDS.
*RAIN OR SHINE*
Races
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Shark Run 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (7:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Kids Shark Color Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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