Chimpathon 10K
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Event overview
The 11th Annual Chimpathon Run/Walk takes place on February 21, 2026, at Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, FL. The event offers the following options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K Run/Walk
- VIP 5K Run/Walk and VIP 10K Run/Walk
VIP Chimp Champ designation is available to the first 100 participants who commit to raising $500; VIP Chimp Champs receive free race registration and special fundraising perks. The event supports Save the Chimps, a privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary that cares for chimpanzees retired from research laboratories, the entertainment industry, and the pet trade. The page states that 100% of donations raised through Chimpathon go directly toward chimp care.
Logistics and amenities
Packet pickup is scheduled: Thursday, 2/19, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm at Orange Theory Fitness (884 SW St. Lucie W Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL) and Friday, 2/20 at Walking Tree Brewery (3209 Dodger Rd, Vero Beach, FL) with a race-day pickup window on site. Race amenities include a finisher’s medal, a Chimpathon performance t-shirt, overall and age-group awards, post-race food and refreshments, and a professionally chip-timed course. Awards include top 3 overall and masters (40+), plus age groups from 8 & under through 80+. Parking is managed by volunteers at the sanctuary; there is one entrance and vehicles will not be able to enter after the race has started. No animals are permitted on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.