Shark Charity Run

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Run For Sharks

Help spread awareness and raise money for Shark Angels, a nonprofit committed to saving sharks by stopping an irreversible decline of shark populations. Running in 5k, 10k half marathon or a marathon for shark conservation is a great way to combine two goals: personal achievement and advocacy by raising money for a shark charity.

If you’re passionate about ocean conservation and love a good challenge, running for shark conservation is one of the most impactful ways you can make a difference. It’s more than just crossing a finish line—it’s about taking a stand for sharks and showing the world that we care about their survival.

Run for Sharks Now!

Why Run For Sharks

  1. Make Your Miles Matter – Every step you take supports Shark Angels, a nonprofit protecting sharks and their habitats. Your run helps fund vital conservation efforts and raises awareness about these misunderstood predators.
  2. Create a Ripple Effect – Running sparks conversations! By sharing your journey, you educate others on why sharks need protection and how we can all help.
  3. Inspire Others – The more runners, the greater the impact. Your participation encourages donations, awareness, and more people joining the cause.
  4. A Rewarding Challenge – Cross the finish line with pride, knowing you’ve made a real difference for ocean conservation while pushing yourself to new limits.
  5. Be a Shark Hero – Sharks need champions. By dedicating your run to their survival, you’re actively helping protect these apex predators. Every mile, donation, and conversation counts.

Run for sharks. Run for change. 🦈💙

So, if you’ve been thinking about running a marathon, consider doing it for a cause bigger than yourself. Run for sharks. Run for their future. The ocean and its creatures need you now more than ever.

Shark Charity Run

Are you ready to take that first step?

Run for Sharks with Shark Angels at the Coney Island Half Marathon

When: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Where: Coney Island New York
Why: Raise money for shark conservation
Who: Join board member Liz Parkinson.
How: Register here. You can choose to run the half, 5K or 10K. Once you receive your confirmation email with your QR code email it to angels@sharkangels.org.

Race Day T-Shirt: Special one-of-a-kind shirts will be created just for the runners of this event. In order to qualify for a free shirt, please fundraise at least $250. Make sure to wear your t-shirt while running to show your support.
Fundraise: Create your own fundraising page and invite your friends and family to donate to your page.

Support Our Runners: Join us in making waves for ocean conservation by donating to support our dedicated runners in the Coney Island Half Marathon. This isn’t just about race day—it’s about rallying together to protect one of the ocean’s most vital and misunderstood creatures: sharks. By contributing, you’re helping to fund critical conservation efforts, from research and education to advocacy and action. Sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems, but they face increasing threats from overfishing, habitat destruction, and harmful misconceptions.

Support Our Runners

Can’t Make this Shark Charity Run?

If you’d like to host or participate in another run for sharks, please contact us! We’ll be announcing a lot more runs in the future as well, but we’d love for you to take the initiative to do something local – and do a shark charity run in your own home town!