Ripley's Penguin Dash Run/Walk

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach SC

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

🐧 Event Overview

Race Name: Ripley's Penguin Dash
Event Type: 1M Family Fun Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 8:00am

📍 Location

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach (1110 Celebrity Circle, MB)

⏰ Race Start Times

Penguin Dash: 8:00am
1M Fun Run: 8:15am
Toddler Waddle: 9:00am

🐧 About the Event

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash 5K Run/Walk and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run! This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of the South African Penguins. Guests are encouraged to dress up and all ages are welcome. There is even a free Toddler Waddle taking place in front of Ripley’s Aquarium that morning at 9am. This 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! Read more about these beautiful creatures here.

💖 Non-Profit Information

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

🏛️ Mission of Ripley’s Aquarium

“Our mission is to create a top quality, world-class aquatic life facility that will foster environmental education, conservation and research, while simultaneously providing entertainment for visitors of all ages”.

🅿️ Parking

Availability: Plenty of parking at Broadway at the Beach

🚻 Restrooms

Location: Available adjacent to Ripley':s Aquarium

🎽 Race Swag

Included: Race bib (all races)
Medals: Made in the USA finisher medal (5K and 1 Mile)
T-Shirt: Participant shirt
Entry Ticket: Aquarium ticket for 5K and 1M participants valid for 1 entry

ℹ️ Race Info

Animals: Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.
Wheeled Devices: Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.
Timing: Penguin Dash Run/Walk is a chip-timed event beginning at 8:00am
Registration: Registration is only online and closes Saturday at 6:30am

🎟️ Race Bib Pickup

Date & Time: Friday, February 7 4:00-5:30pm at Ripley':s Aquarium Myrtle Beach
Date & Time: Saturday, February 8 6:45-7:45am at Ripley':s Aquarium Myrtle Beach

🍽️ Post-Race

Breakfast: Light breakfast provided by Ripley':s Aquarium
Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards will begin at 9:05am
Results: Live results available at this link
Award Categories: 5K Award categories include Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place and Overall Masters M/F 1 place with additional age groups.