Dunkin Donut Dash 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $28 · goes up to $30 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $28$30 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Dunkin Donut Dash 5K | 5K | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $30$32.50 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Miler: $28 until Dec 30, then $30 until Feb 27, then $32 until Mar 13, then $34 until Mar 25, then $36 until Mar 27.
- Dunkin Donut Dash 5K: $30 until Dec 30, then $32.50 until Feb 27, then $35 until Mar 13, then $37.50 until Mar 25, then $40 until Mar 27.
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cape Coral runs 37:35, about 12:06 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:35 and men in 33:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the 1 Miler starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Dunkin Donut Dash 5K
1 Miler
Aggregated from official results (Apex Race Timing) for Dunkin Donut Dash 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dunkin Donut Dash 5k?
At the 2026 Dunkin Donut Dash 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:51 or better, the top quarter in 30:02, and half the field in 37:15; the last tenth came in after 52:23.
At the 2026 1 Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 9:01 or better, the top quarter in 10:23, and half the field in 11:32; the last tenth came in after 14:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:47 | 27:24 |
| 20-29 | 30:18 | 23:51 |
| 30-39 | 26:52 | 21:31 |
| 40-49 | 29:14 | 26:34 |
| 50-59 | 27:42 | 27:01 |
| 60-69 | 28:48 | 31:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 59 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Dunkin Donut Dash 5k 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 170 to 236 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:09 to 37:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 236 (+39%) | 37:15 | under 25:51 | 19:29 |
| 2025 | 170 | 33:09 | under 24:55 | 18:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:02, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Dunkin Donut Dash 5k?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $28 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 236 runners finished the Dunkin Donut Dash 5K; the median finish was 37:15 and the winner ran 19:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:02, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914.
From the organizers
Dunkin’ Donut Dash 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Presented by Dunkin’ and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League)
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Rotary Park – 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, FL 33914
5K - 8:00am | 1 Mile – 9:05am
Race Description / Theme
Get ready to lace up and embrace the sweetest tradition in Cape Coral! The Dunkin’ Donut 5K Dash is bigger than ever. This year, we’ve officially teamed up with Dunkin’ to bring you a high-energy morning of fitness, fun, and the timeless bond between law enforcement and donuts.