Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL

Date
July 4, 2026
Location
Orange Beach, AL
Venue
4671 Wharf Pkwy
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$14.00 – $45.00
Events
5k Run, 5k Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Join us for the SHARK 5K Run/ Competitive Walk & 1 mile Fun Run, July 4, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Everybody gets a Finishers Medal – For ALL events The BEST DJ – Awards Finishers Party On The Gulf Coast Custom Age Group Award medals – for the 5K Run/Walk (5 Year increments for Both The 5K Run and the Walk) The WHARF Convention Center • Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 This is an Independence Day Tradition you don’t want to miss!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL?

Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL takes place on July 4, 2026. The race is held in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Where is Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL held?

Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL is held at 4671 Wharf Pkwy in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Where can I find hotels near Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Orange Beach, AL?

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