Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Corona, California
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Nov 8, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $45 until Nov 9.
- 1 Mile Run: $40 until Nov 9.
Online registration closes Nov 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Green River Golf Club, Corona, CA 92880
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5K Run
1 Mile Run
Aggregated from official results for Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 20:38 or better, the top quarter in 25:11, and half the field in 30:03; the last tenth came in after 45:25.
At the 2025 1 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 8:08 or better, the top quarter in 8:51, and half the field in 10:15; the last tenth came in after 16:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:52 | 17:04 |
| 20-29 | 36:55 | 19:33 |
| 30-39 | 28:54 | 20:32 |
| 40-49 | 25:42 | 23:04 |
| 50-59 | 32:57 | 27:24 |
| 60-69 | 44:58 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 5 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 143 to 243 finishers, and the median time rose from 27:53 to 30:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 (+29%) | 30:03 | under 20:38 | 15:28 |
| 2024 | 188 (+31%) | 32:28 | under 20:35 | 15:18 |
| 2023 | 143 | 27:53 | under 21:35 | 17:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:11, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- 1 Mile: Faster than most California 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 8:51, against 10:06 in a typical California 1-mile race, so times here run 12 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Green River Golf Club, Corona, CA 92880Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Sep 25, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 243 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 30:03 and the winner ran 15:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:11, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Green River Golf Club, Corona, CA 92880.
From the organizers
Get ready for an exhilarating race that combines the excitement of a 5k or 1-mile run with the support of a vibrant community! Whether you're a seasoned racer or a first-timer, get set to experience an electrifying event in a stunning setting, surrounded by an awesome crowd of fellow runners!
Race Details
Arrival
CHECK IN: 6:00 a.m. Registration will remain open on race day from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 a.m.
OPENING CEREMONY: 7:15 a.m.
Parking
FREE PARKING located inside Green River Golf course (1 Main entrance to Golf Course)
Please park in the upper parking lot section (See address below)
Course Description