Walk, Wiggle, Wag & 5K Run for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter
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Event details
The Walk, Wiggle, Wag & 5K Run is scheduled for March 21, 2026 at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991. The event raises funds for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter and includes both on-site and virtual participation options.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- 5K (Virtual)
The on-site 5K is a timed run. The 1 Mile is a fun walk and is not timed. A family package (two adults plus children 12 and under) is offered. Early entry opens April 1, 2025 and a special entry fee of $35 is available through January 9, 2026; standard entry fees apply after that date. Listed event prices include $35 for the 5K and 1 Mile, $65 for the family package, and $20 for the virtual 5K. The 5K and 1 Mile events are open to ages 5 through 99.
Course, awards and pet rules
The day features a Mutt Strut around the shelter property and a 5K route through the neighborhood. There will be music, food trucks, and vendors. Participant shirts and bibs are distributed the day before at the shelter and at event check-in; there is a shirt guarantee cutoff in early March.
Awards for the 5K include overall male and female placements and age-group medals by male/female categories. Overall masters and grandmasters categories are defined by age ranges (for example 40-49, 50-59, 60+). Furry Friend team runners receive 1st-3rd place medals and pet baskets, with honorable mentions for 4th-6th place. The event is pet friendly; dogs are allowed but must use standard leashes (no retractable leashes) and pronged or choke chain collars are not permitted. Participants must clean up after their pets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.