Chimpathon 10K
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Event
The Chimpathon 5K & 10K is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, FL. The event includes a chip-timed, flat course that completes a full loop around the 150-acre sanctuary and passes 12 island habitats where nearly 220 chimpanzees live. The sanctuary opens to the public only a few times each year, and this event is the only day when the full 5K/10K loop is open for running or walking.
- 5K
- 10K
- Virtual 5K
Logistics and key details
Packet pickup is available on the days before the event at Orange Theory Fitness in Port St. Lucie and Walking Tree Brewery in Vero Beach, with limited race-day pickup onsite. Parking is managed by volunteers; there is a single entrance to the sanctuary and vehicles will not be able to enter after the race has started. The event includes finisher medals, a performance t-shirt, overall and age-group awards, post-race food and refreshments, and professional chip timing. A VIP fundraising option invites the first 100 fundraisers who commit to raising $500; the event states 100% of donations raised go directly to chimpanzee care. Awards are given for top overall finishers, masters (40+), and multiple age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.