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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K RUN - Timed | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $35$45 after Jan 4, 2027 | – |
| Family Package (Either Event) - 2 Adults & Children 12 & Under | Kids | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $65$75 after Jan 4, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run - Not Timed | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Walk - Not Timed | 1 Mile | Mar 20, 20279:30 AM | $35$45 after Jan 4, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Jan 4, 2027.
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 5K RUN - Timed starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Cape Coral, FL 33991
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Lin-Mark Sports) for WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:21 or better, the top quarter in 29:19, and half the field in 38:31; the last tenth came in after 53:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:17 | 22:31 |
| 20-29 | 33:28 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 27:13 | 25:22 |
| 40-49 | 30:00 | 22:42 |
| 50-59 | 28:56 | 25:50 |
| 60-69 | 33:09 | 31:22 |
| 70+ | 46:33 | 34:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 7 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 174 to 161 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:11 to 38:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 161 (-5%) | 38:31 | under 24:21 | 19:12 |
| 2025 | 169 (+33%) | 38:22 | under 25:53 | 19:37 |
| 2024 | 127 (-11%) | 39:24 | under 25:43 | 17:57 |
| 2023 | 143 (-18%) | 37:17 | under 26:19 | 19:35 |
| 2022 | 174 | 36:11 | under 24:27 | 19:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:19, 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.
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°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.
What the organizers of WALK, WIGGLE, WAG & 5K RUN FOR THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER - 2027 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Runners Event Shirt and Bib Distribution: March 20th 2026. 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…
Awards
TIMED 5K RACE - The Cape Coral Animal Shelter 5K Rescue Run will be timed and scored again by our Cape Coral residents Lin-Mark Sports. Runners can opt to have texted results sent to their mobile devices. AWARD MEDAL PLACEMENTS: (NO…
Rules and FAQ
Walk, Wiggle, Wag & RUN 2025 to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. March 22nd 2025. 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…
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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!