When
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Where
Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral FL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN 2026
Join us to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Together, we will raise vital funds to help the homeless and neglected animals in our care and find them future loving and forever homes.
Event Date
- Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Event Details
- Activities: Mutt Strutt around the Shelter property and a 5K Route around the neighborhood.
- Inclusions: Fabulous Event shirt and swag bag for registered participants!
- Types: Both a Mutt Strutt and a 5K timed run.
- Fundraising: Create your pack and gather your sponsors to raise donations for CCAS!
Awards
- Medals: Award Placement Medals by age group and M/F category for Human Runners.
- Prizes: Specialty prize baskets for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for 5K Dog Runner Teams!
Registration
- How to Join: Register for one or both events: Walk, Wiggle & Wag Mutt Strutt and the Annual 5K Rescue Run.
- Impact: Your participation will help make an incredible difference for hundreds of animals in our community and beyond!
Event Information
- Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome!
- Leash Policy: Standard leashes only - no retractable leashes.
- Collars: Pronged/choke chain collars will not be permitted at this event.
- Clean-Up: Please be prepared to clean up after your pet.
Participant Event Shirt and Bib Distribution
- Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026
- Location: Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991
- Time: 11AM - 4:00 PM
- Event Day: Registration/Check In Table on March 21st
Special Note
- Shirt Guarantee: No Shirt Guarantee after March 6th, 2026 at 12 Noon.
Event Day Schedule
- 5K Start: 8 AM
- Awards Presentation: 9:00 AM
- 1 Mile Fun Walk Start: 9:30 AM
Awards Breakdown
- Awards Categories: No duplicate awards.
- Overall Winners: Overall Male/Female based on gun time.
- Chip Time Categories: Masters (40-49), Grandmasters (50-59), Senior Grandmasters (60+).
- Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for various age groups.
Furry Friend Team Runners
- Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Award Medal and Pet Basket.
- Honorable Mention: 4th, 5th & 6th Place.
Photo Gallery
Photos from the 2025 event can be found at: View Event Photos
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the event page: Race Registration.
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