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When
Saturday, March 20th, 2027
Where
Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral FL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
60–81°F · low rain risk
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2026
53–80°F
dry
2025
55–79°F
dry
2024
51–79°F
dry
2023
53–74°F
dry
2022
67–88°F
dry
2021
52–75°F
dry
2020
68–87°F
dry
2019
58–75°F
dry
2018
68–82°F
rain
2017
54–82°F
dry
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About this race
Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN 2027
EVENT DATE: Saturday, March 20th, 2027
2027 ENTRY WILL OPEN IN THE FALL OF 2026
Event Overview
- Description: 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.
- Activities: The day will be filled with a Mutt Strutt around the Shelter property and a 5k Route around the neighborhood. Fabulous Event shirt and swag bag for registered participants!
- Participation: The Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN Event is both a Mutt Strutt and a 5K timed run. Create your pack and gather your sponsors to raise donations for CCAS!
- Awards: 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!
Registration Information
- Join Us: Register for one or both day’s events! Walk, Wiggle & Wag Mutt Strutt and the Annual 5K Rescue Run! Your participation will help make an incredible difference for hundreds of animals in our community and beyond!
- Pet Friendly: PET FRIENDLY EVENT! DOGS WELCOME!
- Leash Policy: STANDARD LEASHES ONLY - NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.
- Collar Policy: PRONGED/CHOKE CHAIN COLLARS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT.
Participant Information
- Shirt and Bib Distribution: Friday, March 19th, 2027 at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991, from 11AM - 4:00pm.
- Event Day Registration: Event Day Registration / Check In Table at Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991.
- Note: No Shirt Guarantee after March 6th 2027 at 12 Noon.
- Event Day Schedule:
- Runner 5K Start: 8am
- Runner Awards Presentation: 9:00am
- 1 Mile Fun Walk Start: 9:30am
Awards Information
- Award Placements: (NO DUPLICATES AWARDS) OVERALLS: (based on gun time) OVERALL MALE/FEMALE.
- Chip Time Categories: 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 across various age brackets.
- Furry Friend Team Runners: 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE AWARD MEDAL AND PET BASKET.
Event Links
- Photos from 2025 Event: View Photos
- Event Registration: Register Here
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