Cape Coral Donut Dash

Donut Dash 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Rotary Park – 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, FL 33914

8:00 AM Start

Race Description / Theme

Get ready to lace up and embrace the sweetest tradition in law enforcement at the Donut Dash 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, presented by the Cape Coral Run Club, and the Cape Coral Police Department Police Athletic League (PAL)!

This lighthearted event celebrates fitness, fun, and the timeless bond between cops and donuts! Enjoy donuts & sweet-treat stations, run alongside Cape Coral’s finest, and savor every laugh along the way. Proceeds benefit PAL youth programs, helping strengthen positive connections between law enforcement and our community.

Stick around afterward for awards, refreshments, and (of course) more donuts!

Race Events

5K Run – chip-Timed

1-Mile Fun Run / Walk

Medals & Swag

Finisher Medal for all participants

Event T-Shirt (guaranteed if registered by March 15)

Plenty of donuts and sweet surprises at the finish line

Timing & Award Categories

Chip Timing for the 5K event

Overall Awards to Top 3 Male & Female Finishers

Age Group Awards: Top 3 per standard 5-year age group

Packet Pickup

Friday, March 28 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Location TBD

Saturday, March 29 | 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

Rotary Park

5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Race Course(s)

Both the 5K and 1-Mile routes begin and end at Rotary Park, showcasing the beautiful Rose Garden neighborhood. [Course links coming soon.]