Step onto the grounds of Save the Chimps, a 150-acre sanctuary tucked away in Fort Pierce, Florida—and normally closed to the public. This is one of only a few times each year when our gates open, inviting you to experience a place unlike any other.

Your course winds through lush landscapes and open skies, past the unique island structures that over 200 rescued chimpanzees call home. Living in large family groups, they spend their days exploring, foraging, playing, and enjoying a life filled with enrichment and care.

Whether you’re running the 5K or 10K, every step is part of something extraordinary—an inside look at the world's largest privately-funded chimpanzee sanctuary.

The 5K runners will start inside the sanctuary, venture out onto a beautiful country dirt road, and return through the sanctuary gates to complete a final loop featuring stunning views of the chimpanzees on their island habitats.

10k runners will start inside Save the Chimps with a scenic loop showcasing breathtaking views of the chimpanzees on their island habitats. The course then follows a beautiful country dirt road before returning through the gates for a final second loop around the sanctuary and an unforgettable finish.