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WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027

Date
March 20, 2027
Distance
5K RUN - Timed · 1 Mile Fun Walk - Not Timed · Family Package (Either Event) - 2 Adults & Children 12 & Under & more
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From the Organizer

Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN 2027 to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter 

EVENT DATE: Saturday, March 20th, 2027

2027 ENTRY WILL OPEN APRIL 1ST 2026!

 

ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 1ST, 2026 - JANUARY 3RD, 2027

 
Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN is the Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s premier family and pet friendly event!  Together, we will raise vital funds to help the homeless, and neglected animals in our care and find them future loving and forever homes.
The day will be filled with a Mutt Strutt around the Shelter property and a 5k Route around the neighborhood.   Fabulous Event shirt for registered participants!
The Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN Event is both a Mutt Stutt and a 5K timed run.  Create your pack and gather your sponsors to raise donations for CCAS! 
5K Run event Award Placement Medals by age group and M/F category Human Runners.  Specialty prize baskets for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for 5K Dog Runner Teams PLUS Honorable Mention gifts for 4th, 5th & 6th place dog runners!
Join Us! Your participation will help make an incredible difference for hundreds of animals in our community and beyond!

 

PET FRIENDLY EVENT! DOGS WELCOME! 
STANDARD LEASHES ONLY - NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.
PRONGED/CHOKE CHAIN COLLARS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT.
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
 
Participant Event Shirt and Bib Distribution:
 
Friday, March 19th,2027
Cape Coral Animal Shelter
325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991
11AM - 4:00pm
Or 
Event Day Registration / Check In Table
Cape Coral Animal Shelter
325 SW 2nd Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991

 

* SPECIAL NOTE: 
No Shirt Guarantee after March 5th 2027 

 

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
Runner 5K Start: 8am
Runner Awards Presentation: 9:00am
1 Mile Fun Walk Start: 9:30am
 
AWARD MEDAL PLACEMENTS: (NO DUPLICATES AWARDS)
OVERALLS: (based on gun time)
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
 
Awards below are based on Chip time:

OVERALL MASTERS MALE/FEMALE - 40-49
OVERALL GRANDMASTERS MALE/FEMALE - 50-59
OVERALL SENIOR GRANDMASTERS MALE/FEMALE - 60+
AGE GROUPS MALE/FEMALE  1ST, 2ND, 3RD
10 & UNDER
11-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 & Up
FURRY FRIEND TEAM RUNNERS:
1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE AWARD MEDAL AND PET BASKET
FURRY FRIEND TEAM RUNNERS HONORABLE MENTION: 4TH, 5TH & 6TH PLACE
 

Events

5K RUN - Timed8 AMRegister →
1 Mile Fun Walk - Not Timed9:30 AMRegister →
Family Package (Either Event) - 2 Adults & Children 12 & Under8 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K Run - Not Timed8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

81°

Typical Low

60°

Chance of Rain

17%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:33 AMSunset 7:40 PMDaylight 12h 7m

Host City

About Cape Coral, FL

Population

206,387

as of 2023

Elevation

11 ft

Nearest Airport

RSW

Southwest Florida International Airport · 15 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027
Date
March 20, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027?
WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027 is a running race held in Cape Coral, Florida on March 20, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027?
Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Cape Coral, Florida at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027?
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WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027

Mar 20, 2027

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