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1st Annual Cape Coral Animal Shelter Rescue Run 5K – REGISTRATION CLOSED
March 20 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
LIMIT REACHED – REGISTRATION CLOSED
Bringing New Hope to Homeless Pets MARCH 2021 Cape Coral Animal Shelter, 325 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral Check In & Pre Run Breakfast 7am 5k Run Start: 8am Join is for fun, fitness and support of Cape Coral’s first No Kill Animal Shelter.
The Rescue Run 2021 5K allows each of us to be part of the Mission in making a marked difference in our community!
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter will bring hope to Southwest Florida’s homeless dogs and cats by understanding their needs and bringing an increased level of awareness to the intolerance of animal abuse in our community. Animal guests in our care will receive excellent medical care and rehabilitation training whereby upon readiness these pets can be placed in a qualified and loving forever home.
Together, we can run the higher road in our community through awareness, leadership, education and training for the well being for all two legged and four legged in our community. Support the Cape Coral Animal Shelter and make the dream a reality! Register online: or complete an event registration form available at The Run Shoppe, 1407 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral or visit www.capecoralanimalshelter.com
Event details and schedule
Fees: $30 for Pre-Registered Runners by March 1st, 2021 for Event Shirt Guarantee NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
DOGS WELCOME! STANDARD LEASHES ONLY!
NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES WILL BE PERMITTED FOR SAFETY PROTOCOL
Please be prepared to clean up after your pet 🙂
Make Checks Payable to: Cape Coral Animal Shelter PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER Return fee with entry form to The Run Shoppe or sign up at:
Event Entry Packet & Runner’s Shirt Pick Up Day is Friday, March 19th at The Run Shoppe from Noon to 5pm. The Run Shoppe is located at 1407 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral, Fl 33904
Entry Packet & Shirt can also be pick up at check in on event day at 7am.
Age groups? Awards given?
Yes, awards will be given in the typical 5 year age groups, 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24….
Concerned Runner: I’ve been running races in SWFL for almost 25 years. My current age group is 74-79. You’ve advised that there will be awards in upcoming races, such as this race in Cape Coral, for the animal shelter, however, I’ve noticed that in recent past races with Ft. Myers Track Club, and 3D running club, my age group has been eliminated. Instead of competing fairly against other runners 74-79 years of age, I am to compete with runners 70 years and older. This is simply unfair. My last race was run with Ft. Myers Track on 2/6/2021. My age group (74-79) was eliminated. I placed 6th in the 70+, but would have gotten 2nd had they kept my 74-79 age group. The race before that was with you, 3D Running Club, back in January. The 74-79 age group was eliminated again. I got 5th place in the 70+, but I would have gotten 1st had they kept my 74-79 age group. With many runners these days competing well into their 80’s, I feel there should be fair age brackets for us. A 74-79, and an 80+ would be fair to all ages. I feel quit discouraged as an older runner, competing against runners much younger than I. Thank you for your consideration.
As a runner who hopes to still be running when I reach your age, I agree. It is great to see and cheer the competitors in those groups receiving their awards and it must be special for them to feel the support of others. I am sure your friends and relatives support and cheer you on, but when fellow runners and spectators who have no idea who you are, other than a person who enjoys to run, show admiration for your accomplishment it is huge. Not just for older runners but even the youngest. The more the merrier.