The Walk, Wiggle, Wag & 5K Run for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter starts at 8:00 AM on March 20, 2027, giving you a standard early-morning race window if you're traveling to Cape Coral, Florida. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile course and a 5K, so you can choose based on your training phase or goals. Entry fees range from $20 to $75 depending on your selected distance and registration timing. The race takes place at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter itself, making it easy to locate. Whether you're looking for a short tune-up mile or a full 5K effort, this event combines your running with supporting the local animal shelter, giving you a straightforward option during spring race season.
From the Race 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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cape Coral, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER – 2027 2027 — Cape Coral, FL?
WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER – 2027 2027 — Cape Coral, FL takes place on March 20, 2027. The race is held in Cape Coral, Florida.
Where is WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER – 2027 2027 — Cape Coral, FL held?
WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER – 2027 2027 — Cape Coral, FL is held at Cape Coral Animal Shelter in Cape Coral, Florida.
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