Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach will once again host the Penguin Dash 5K Run/Walk and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run! This family-friendly, themed event will be honoring 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 a.m. The main events 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 visitors may well be charmed by a visit from the penguins themselves! A portion of race proceeds will be donated toward Penguin Conservation efforts through The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. Broadway at the Beach, Ripley’s Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle. Saturday, 8 a.m. $20+. (843) 916-0888, www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/events