Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - Dallas, TX
Updated
Saturday, July 17, 2027, first start 6:55 AM, in Little Elm (310 E Eldorado Pkwy). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $38 after January 19.
Course and race notes
Get Ready to Make Waves at SHARK WEEK! ♀️.
Cue the suspense music… it’s time to hit the course, Shark Week style! This high-energy, family-friendly race is splashing onto the scene with ocean vibes, bold fun, and just the right amount of bite.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, July 17
2027 · in 252 days
Start time
6:55 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$30 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Jan 19 (in 73 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jul 17 (in 252 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Little Elm
Weather
96° / 75°F
Typical high and low for July 17, with a 15% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Denton 2 Se, TX (10.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:30 AM – 8:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 25 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jul 16
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)1 within 3 mi3 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 3: The Elm, a Ramada by Wyndham
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 3: Courtyard by Marriott
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 3: Comfort Suites
About 14 min drive4.7 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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