$1,100.00 donated to SANCCOB in 2023

ripley’s penguin dash & 1 mile fun run
saturday, february 17, 2024

ripley’s aquarium OF MYRTLE BEACH

8:00 AM Penguin Dash
8:30 AM 1 Mile Penguin Family Fun Run
9:10 AM Toddler Waddle

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run. This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of the South African Penguins. 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!
*Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.
*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.

Read more about these beautiful creatures here: https://sanccob.co.za/

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.