Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Bay Head, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to dive into a day of fun and fitness at the 19th Annual Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the beautiful Bay Head, Ocean. This exciting event is a highlight of the year, supporting the Bay Head Home & School Association's efforts to enhance extracurricular activities, classroom resources, and school programs for students of all grades.
Participants can join the thrilling 5K run, which features a scenic course through the charming streets of Bay Head, or let the little ones splash into the vibrant Kids Shark Color Fun Run. The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, preceded by a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at 8:00 AM. Registration for the 5K is just $35 until September 30, 2025, and $40 thereafter, including a race t-shirt (while supplies last). The Kids Shark Color Fun Run is available for $25, also inclusive of a t-shirt. With awards announced at 9:30 AM and a spirited atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable day for families, runners, and community supporters alike. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity
Participants can join the thrilling 5K run, which features a scenic course through the charming streets of Bay Head, or let the little ones splash into the vibrant Kids Shark Color Fun Run. The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, preceded by a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at 8:00 AM. Registration for the 5K is just $35 until September 30, 2025, and $40 thereafter, including a race t-shirt (while supplies last). The Kids Shark Color Fun Run is available for $25, also inclusive of a t-shirt. With awards announced at 9:30 AM and a spirited atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable day for families, runners, and community supporters alike. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity
Organiser's Description
THE 19TH ANNUAL SHARK RUN 5K - OCTOBER 17, 2026
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 REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K RUN THROUGH BAY HEAD, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS) AND ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING
KIDS SHARK COLOR FUN RUN ENTRY FEE: $25.00
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INCLUDES A T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
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7:00AM-8 AM- RACE DAY REGISTRATION, RUNNER BAG AND RACE # PICK-UP
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8:00AM-STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE STARTING LINE FOLLOWING THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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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 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED FROM THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE, LOCATED AT 81 BRIDGE AVENUE, AT APPROX. 8:00 AM (FOLLOWING THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER), 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 A VOLUNTEER.
THE POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID WILL BE LOCATED IN THE BAY HEAD FIRE HOUSE PARKING LOT BY THE FIREHOUSE 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 REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K RUN THROUGH BAY HEAD, T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS) AND ELECTRONIC CHIP TIMING
KIDS SHARK COLOR FUN RUN ENTRY FEE: $25.00
*
INCLUDES A T-SHIRT (NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRANTS)
EVENT SCHEDULE & COURSE
*
7:00AM-8 AM- RACE DAY REGISTRATION, RUNNER BAG AND RACE # PICK-UP
*
8:00AM-STAR SPANGLED BANNER
*
RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE STARTING LINE FOLLOWING THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
*
8:30AM- RUN/WALK START
*
9:30AM- AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED
*
10:00AM- KIDS RACE BEGINS AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
*
RUNNERS/WALKERS WILL BE ESCORTED FROM THE BAY HEAD FIREHOUSE, LOCATED AT 81 BRIDGE AVENUE, AT APPROX. 8:00 AM (FOLLOWING THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER), 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 A VOLUNTEER.
THE POINT PLEASANT FIRST AID WILL BE LOCATED IN THE BAY HEAD FIRE HOUSE PARKING LOT BY THE FIREHOUSE FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT FOR ANY MEDICAL NEEDS.
*RAIN OR SHINE*
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