WWW.SHARKBITEHALF.COM 11th Annual Shark Bite Half Weekend When The Feeding Frenzy 5k (NOW SATURDAY MORNING 8:00 AM) Saturday, January 17, 2026 Shark Bite Half & 5k Sunday, January 18, 2026 Where New Smyrna Beach, Florida (Shark Bite Capital of the World) The Challenges Half Marathon Challenge - Saturday Feeding Frenzy 5k + Sunday Shark Bite Half 5k Challenge - Saturday Feeding Frenzy 5k + Sunday Shark Bite 5k For more info Schedule of Events: Saturday 6:30 am - 12 (noon) - Shark Bite Expo - Packet Pick Up Saturday Morning (8 am) - Feeding Frenzy 5k Sunday 7:30 am - Shark Bite Half Sunday 7:40 am - Shark Bite 5k Entry Fees See Runners Info Page Packet Pickup Locations See Runners Info Page RACE PREMIUMS Best FINISHER MEDALS (Half & 5k) Super Soft Blended T-Shirt (Saturday & Sunday shirts are different) Unique Custom Awards New This Year Top 10% Finisher Hats for Feeding Frenzy 5k Top 10% Finisher Hats per gender (half only) Instant Results: Texted or Emailed Best DJ: Race DJ FREE Photos
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Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 16.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to New Smyrna Beach, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
