Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
New Smyrna Beach's Shark Bite Half Marathon offers a fast, flat course with a strong community feel.
Race Date
Jan 16, 2027
Location
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.11 Miles, 300m
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 7,615
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Shark Bite Half Marathon and 5k in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has grown into a beloved event, now in its 11th year. Runners from approximately 30 states converge for this race, with about a third returning year after year, drawn by its fast, flat, and certified course.
The event typically takes place in January, offering pleasant race-day temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to mid-60s Fahrenheit. The course is a loop, designed for speed, with minimal elevation change, making it a prime candidate for personal bests.
Participants can expect a lively atmosphere with a DJ and free photos, culminating in a festive finish. The Shark Bite Half Marathon is known for its excellent finisher medals, unique custom awards, and a post-race spread that includes pizza and free beer for finishers of age. The event also includes a 5k on Saturday and a free kids' run on Sunday, adding to its family-friendly appeal.
Race-provided description
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 UpSaturday Morning (8 am) - Feeding Frenzy 5kSunday 7:30 am - Shark Bite HalfSunday 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 - Almost There Photography FREE Beer to all of age Finishers - ( Sunday Events) Post Race Food including Pizza - Flagler Avenue Pizza (Sunday Events) FREE Kids Run to follow race (Sunday) Certified Race Course (Half Only) Pace Teams (Half Only) Awards
Both 5ks 9 & Under10 - 1415 - 1920 - 2425 - 2930 - 3435 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 7980 + Half Marathon 14 & Under15 - 1920 - 2425 - 2930 - 3435 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 7980 + Race Contact Information Joe Matuszczak P: (352) 215-3134 E: RedPointerProductions@gmail.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Super Soft T-Shirts (2 different shirts)
Start Location
201 Buenos Aires St, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.05 m
Separation
0.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
FL19039TY · Shark Bite Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9210 years running
~1,352 finishers a year
growing or steady
32% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 30 states
winner 1:13:34
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,615 finishers actually crossed the line across 10 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
7,615
Median time
2:13:51
Latest turnout
879
States
45
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k?
The Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k is held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k take place?
It takes place in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
What distances does the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.11 Miles, 300m.
Is the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k course flat and good for a PR?
The Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,615 runners who have completed the Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k.
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