Shark Bite Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Shark Bite USA weekend takes place in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The 11th Annual event spans two days in January 2026. It is a weekend road race created by runners and includes both a half marathon and 5k options. The Half Marathon is a certified road race and is run entirely on pavement, not on sand. The Half Marathon course starts at the Flagler Ave Boardwalk and features causeways, waterfront views, historic Flagler Ave, and Canal Street. Saturday activities include an expo and a 5k through the Historic Canal Street District.
Race details
- Half Marathon
- Feeding Frenzy 5k (Saturday)
- Shark Bite 5k (Sunday)
- Half and 5k Challenge options
Race amenities listed by the organizer include super-soft blended t-shirts (different each day), finisher medals for Half and 5k, unique handmade awards, and Top 10% finisher hats by gender for the Half and the Feeding Frenzy 5k. The event offers pace teams for the Half with target paces 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00. Other provided services are instant results sent by text or email, free race photos, a race DJ, post-race food including pizza, a free kids run following the Sunday race, and free beer to finishers of age. The presenting sponsor is Altra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
