Shark Run 5K and Kids Shark Color Fun Run

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

• 5K Entry Fee: $35.00 through September 30, 2025, $40.00 October 1, 2025 through Race Day (t-shirt is not guaranteed for late Registrants)
• 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

• Kids Entry Fee: $25.00
• Includes: A T-shirt (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
• 8:30am: Run/Walk START
• 10:00am: Kids race begins at the Municipal Building

Course Details

• Starting Point: 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), to the starting line at East Avenue and Karge Street.
• Route: Runners will head South on East Avenue, hitting the first mile marker between Strickland and Mathis Streets.
• Course Direction: Right on Lyman Street, cross Route 35, then make a right onto Barnegat Lane.
• Finish Line: Left into the Municipal Parking lot to FINISH LINE.

Assistance & Medical Support

• Race Staff: The Shark Run Staff will be identifiable by orange t-shirts or vests. Please ask a Volunteer if you have questions or need assistance during the race.
• Medical Needs: The Point Pleasant First Aid will be located in the Bay Head Fire House parking lot for the entire event.

Additional Information

RAIN OR SHINE

Race Details

For more information and to register, visit the Shark Run 5K Race Page.