In 275 days · Sun, Jul 4, 2027
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When
Sunday, July 4th, 2027
Where
4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach AL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
77–87°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
77–90°F
dry
2025
73–90°F
dry
2024
80–90°F
dry
2023
82–92°F
dry
2022
78–85°F
rain
2021
74–80°F
rain
2020
76–85°F
rain
2019
77–89°F
dry
2018
76–85°F
rain
2017
77–87°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: July 4, 2027
- Time: 7:00 a.m.
- Location: 4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL
- Website: Shark Run Registration
Race Details
- Events: SHARK 5K Run/Competitive Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Finishers Medal: Everybody gets a Finishers Medal – For ALL events
- Party: The BEST DJ – Awards Finishers Party On The Gulf Coast
- Awards: Custom Age Group Award medals – for the 5K Run/Walk (5 year increments for both the 5K Run and the Walk)
Join Us
- Tradition: This is an Independence Day Tradition you don’t want to miss!
- Venue: The WHARF Convention Center
- Address: Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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