Ripley's Penguin Dash 5K Run/Walk

Join Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach for the Penguin Dash 5K Run/Walk and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 8:00 am. This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of the South African Penguins. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the costume contest and all ages are welcome. There is even a free Toddler Waddle taking place in front of Ripley’s Aquarium that morning at 9 am. The event will start and end in front of Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach, and the route takes the runners through the Broadway at the Beach shopping and dining complex. Norman and Sharkee will be there, and we may get a special visit from the penguins themselves!

A portion of race proceeds will be donated toward Penguin Conservation efforts through SANCOBB- The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. In addition, each participant has the opportunity to make subsequent donations during registration. These donations go directly toward the penguin conservation.

Race bib, Made in the USA finisher medal (5K only), 1M finisher gift, participant shirt, and Aquarium ticket for 5K and 1M participants valid for 1 entry are included in the race swag.

The 5K Run/Walk is a chip-timed event beginning at 8:00 am, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an un-timed event beginning at 8:15 am. The Toddler Waddle is an un-timed 50-yard dash beginning at 9:00 am. Costume Contest prizes for the top 3 and raffle prizes (must be present to win) will be awarded.

Race bib pickup is on Friday, February 16, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach and on Saturday, February 17, from 6:45-7:30 am at Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach.

After the race, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, bottled water and snacks, and overall and age group awards. Results are live at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/138242/IndividualResult. Award categories include Costume Contest 1,2,3 place, Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place, Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place, Overall Grand Masters Male and Female 1 place, and Age groups: Male and Female 1 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 up.

Visit www.runmyrtlebeach.com, www.nspromos.com, Ripley’s Aquarium FB, https://www.facebook.com/RipleysAquariumMyrtleBeach, https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/, and Broadway at the Beach FB, https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayattheBeach, for more information.