Ripley's Penguin Dash Run/Walk
Ripley's Penguin Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Ripley's Penguin Waddle
NS PROMOS/RUN MYRTLE BEACH
Ripley's Penguin Dash
Saturday, February 7, 2026
8:00am
Race Start Times:
- Penguin Dash at 8:00am
- 1 Mile Walk at 8:05am
- Penguin Waddle at 9:05am
About Ripley's Penguin Dash:
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash 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 Penguin Waddle (must register online) taking place in front of Ripley’s Aquarium that morning at 9:05am. 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: https://sanccob.co.za/
Race Swag:
- Race bib (all races)
- Participant medal (Dash and 1 Mile)
- Participant shirt (while supplies last-register early to guarantee your shirt size)
- Aquarium ticket for Dash and 1M participants valid for 1 entry
Non-Profit Information:
A portion of race proceeds will be donated toward Penguin Conservation efforts through SANCCOB- 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.
Our Mission at 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”
Race Swag
Race Day Location
Broadway at the Beach
Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
1110 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 US
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Parking:
- Plenty of parking at Broadway at the Beach
Restrooms:
- Available adjacent to Ripley's Aquarium
Race Info:
- 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.
- 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.
- Penguin Dash Run/Walk is a chip timed event consisting of 3 loops (approximately 3 miles)
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an un-timed event consisting of 1 loop (approximately 1.1 miles)
- Penguin Waddle is an un-timed 50 yard dash
- Registration is only online and closes race morning at 6:00am
Race Bib Pickup:
- Friday, February 5 4:00-5:30pm at Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach
- Saturday, February 6 7:00-7:45am at Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach
Post-Race:
- Snacks, hot chocolate and water provided by Ripley's Aquarium
- Overall and Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:15am
- Results are posted here
- Penguin Dash Award categories:
-Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
-Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place
-Age groups: Male and Female 1,2,3 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)
Social Media/Website Info:
www.runmyrtlebeach.com
www.nspromos.com
Ripley's Aquarium FB: https://www.facebook.com/RipleysAquariumMyrtleBeach
https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/
Broadway at the Beach FB: https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayattheBeach
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