Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Bay Head, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and community spirit at the 18th Annual Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the beautiful Bay Head, Ocean. This exciting event serves as the largest fundraiser of the year for the local community, with proceeds supporting extracurricular activities, classroom enhancements, and various school programs.
Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K run through the scenic streets of Bay Head, beginning at 8:30 AM. Runners will enjoy a well-marked course that leads them past picturesque views, with awards announced at 9:30 AM. For the younger participants, the Kids Shark Color Fun Run provides a delightful opportunity to experience the joy of running, starting shortly after the 5K. Registration fees are $35 until September 30, 2025, and $40 thereafter, while the Kids Fun Run is just $25. Each entry includes a T-shirt and race bag, adding to the excitement of the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and support the community in a fun-filled atmosphere, rain or shine!
Participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K run through the scenic streets of Bay Head, beginning at 8:30 AM. Runners will enjoy a well-marked course that leads them past picturesque views, with awards announced at 9:30 AM. For the younger participants, the Kids Shark Color Fun Run provides a delightful opportunity to experience the joy of running, starting shortly after the 5K. Registration fees are $35 until September 30, 2025, and $40 thereafter, while the Kids Fun Run is just $25. Each entry includes a T-shirt and race bag, adding to the excitement of the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and support the community in a fun-filled atmosphere, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
THE 18TH ANNUAL SHARK RUN 5K - OCTOBER 18, 2025
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 30, 2025, $40.00 OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH RACE DAY (T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
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ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A 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 A T-SHIRT AND RACE BAG (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
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7:00AM-8:00AM- 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 30, 2025, $40.00 OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH RACE DAY (T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
*
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A 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 A T-SHIRT AND RACE BAG (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
*
7:00AM-8:00AM- 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*
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