8th Annual 5k/1 mi Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 11/15/2025
SUPPORTING SHARK STEWARDS our non-profit protecting marine habitat & sharks.
Who We Are
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
Meet our race director, Maria Korcsmaros. Owner of Kissed By A Shark Wellness. Maria has always had a passion for fitness & health. On May 29, 2016, a great white shark bit Maria while swimming at Big Corona beach in Corona del Mar, CA. Rather than be bitter from this experience, Maria turned fear into fascination and turned to advoca
Meet our race director, Maria Korcsmaros. Owner of Kissed By A Shark Wellness. Maria has always had a passion for fitness & health. On May 29, 2016, a great white shark bit Maria while swimming at Big Corona beach in Corona del Mar, CA. Rather than be bitter from this experience, Maria turned fear into fascination and turned to advocacy in recovery. She chose to protect sharks & the ocean with the help of the Shark Stewards team.
As an athlete, fitness trainer and mother, Maria would like to inspire others, especially our youth be healthy and to save sharks and the oceans.
A Healthy Ocean Needs Sharks
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
The oceans are at risk. Sharks are overfished and plastics pollute, killing marine life and destroying reefs. We must learn to co-exist with marine life, especially sharks. One third of sharks are threatened with extinction. Sharks are critical for maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems. If we want to continue surfing, swimming, sail
The oceans are at risk. Sharks are overfished and plastics pollute, killing marine life and destroying reefs. We must learn to co-exist with marine life, especially sharks. One third of sharks are threatened with extinction. Sharks are critical for maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems. If we want to continue surfing, swimming, sailing and enjoying the bounty of the ocean we need to protect the ocean. We can start with saving sharks.
Shark Stewards is a non profit dedicated to restoring ocean health by saving sharks and protecting marine habitat. Our events support healthy oceans through science, education, and policy. It is our responsibility to keep the ocean clean, healthy, and preserve it for generations to come.
That's why we run for sharks!
Run4Sharks 5k & 1 mile Fun Run
Race Director & Shark Survivor Maria Korcsmaros
Run4Sharks 5k & 1 mile Fun Run
Join Maria and friends in our annual 5k & 1 mile Fun Run in person or virtually to show your support for protecting sharks and ocean health.
Thank you friends and sponsors who share my passion for the deep blue and help inspire kids to be Shark Stewards. We encourage groups, companies, and especially youth to participate. Join the Run4Sha
Join Maria and friends in our annual 5k & 1 mile Fun Run in person or virtually to show your support for protecting sharks and ocean health.
Thank you friends and sponsors who share my passion for the deep blue and help inspire kids to be Shark Stewards. We encourage groups, companies, and especially youth to participate. Join the Run4Sharks, win some cool prizes donated by our sponsors, and learn how to stay fit & healthy with our partners. Have fun running for sharks.
All proceeds go to support our youth ocean education program to keep the oceans and kids healthy!
Thank You Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers- become one yourself!
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Save the Oceans by Saving Sharks
Your support and contributions will enable us to help Shark Stewards do the important work of raising awareness for healthy oceans, save sharks from the shark fin trade, and teach the next generation. Your donations by Pay pal, cash or check are tax deductible. Thank you very much for your generous donation.
