Shark Week Showdown 5K & 10K - Houston, TX
Updated
Sunday, August 1, 2027, first start 6:55 AM, in Houston (To Be Determined). 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
Sunday, August 1
2027 · in 267 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 Sun Aug 1 (in 267 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
96° / 76°F
Typical high and low for August 1, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Sugarland Mem, TX (6.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:41 AM – 8:16 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 14 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jul 31
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.