Shark Week Showdown 5K, 10K - Tulsa, OK 2026

Description

🦈🌊 Get Ready to Make Waves at SHARK WEEK! 🏃‍♀️🌴

Location: Confirmed 23rd Street

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.

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, Shark Week is where serious miles meet jawsome race-day excitement. Whether you’re cruising the 1 Mile or hunting down a 10K PR, you’ll cross the finish line feeling like the apex runner of the day.

This isn’t just a run — it’s an ocean-themed adventure on the move, complete with music at the finish line, big race energy, and the unforgettable fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨

You might even spot Bigfoot keeping an eye on the waters near the finish… 👀🦶

🎉 Event Highlights

🦈 Shark Week–themed race experience 🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners 🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants 👕 Super-soft Shark Week race tees 🎶 Music at the start & finish line 💦 Aid stations along the course

🏃‍♂️ Race Distances

🦈 Kids Dash – (10 & Under) A short, fun dash designed just for kids! Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and post-race treat. Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and ocean fun.

🌊 1 Mile Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and post-race treat. Not chip-timed.

🦈 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Fin Frenzy” Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun, energetic race. Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy 🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin 🥇 Standard age-group awards

🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Deep End Challenge” More miles, more bragging rights, more ocean glory! Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy 🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin 🥇 Standard age-group awards

🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K) Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

💲 Special Pricing & Perks 👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under receive discounted pricing 🤝 Referral Rewards: Earn refunds when friends register using your referral link 👯 Group Discounts: Automatic savings as your group grows

📅 Event Schedule

5:30–6:40 AM — Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race! 6:55 AM — Kids Dash Start 7:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start

Finish-line celebrations and awards follow the race.

🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Then Run (5K Only) Includes: ✔️ Custom chip-timed bib ✔️ Super-soft race tee ✔️ Finisher medal ✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping

How it works: 1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup 2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup 3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group 4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards

This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab. Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below. LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups. Available for the 5K distance only.

Full Race Volunteer (Not Running) Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

Full Race Volunteers Receive: 🎽 Bigfoot race shirt 🎟️ VIP race access 🎁 Your choice of: • A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!) OR • A $20 prepaid digital gift card

🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

Water Station Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun! POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like. C