Walk, Wiggle, Wag & 5K Run for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter
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Event overview
The Walk, Wiggle, Wag & 5K Run for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter takes place on Saturday, 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 in-person and virtual options. The day features a Mutt Strutt around the shelter property, a 5K route through the neighborhood, music, food trucks, and vendors. Registered participants receive an event shirt; shirt distribution and bib pick-up are available the day before at the shelter and on event day at the shelter check-in table. No shirt guarantee after March 6, 2026.
Format, fees and rules
- 5K Run - Timed; open to ages 5-99; entry fee $35 (price increases after January 9, 2026).
- 1 Mile Fun Walk - Not timed; entry fee $35; open to ages 5-99.
- Family Package - Covers 2 adults and children 12 & under; entry fee $65.
- Virtual 5K Run - Not timed; entry fee $20; registration ends March 21, 2026.
Awards are presented for overall male/female and age-group placements, with specific master and grandmaster categories. Dog-runner teams receive specialty prize baskets and medals for top places and honorable mentions. The event is pet friendly; dogs are allowed with standard leashes only. Retractable leashes and pronged or choke chain collars are not permitted. Participants are asked to clean up after their pets. Entry for 2026 opens April 1, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.