2026 Ripley's Penguin Dash 5K

Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash 5k run and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run on Saturday, February 7, 2026. This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of one of the more popular members of the Ripley’s Aquarium family – South African Penguins. The 5k will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the 1 mile Fun Run takes off at 8:30. There is also a free Toddler Waddle taking place in front of Ripley’s Aquarium at 9:05 a.m. This event will start and end in front of Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach.