Chill Plunge Back to School 5K & 1 Mile fun Run
About this race
Get ready to cool off and kick off the school season with one of Cape Coral’s most unique fitness events! The CHILL Plunge Back to School 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run brings together fitness, recovery, community, and fun for an unforgettable morning at Rotary Park.
Hosted in collaboration with CHILL, Cape Coral’s only Cold Plunge Studio, and the Cape Coral Police Athletic League, this event is designed for serious runners, casual walkers, families, and anyone looking to have a great time while supporting a great cause.
Participants will enjoy an exciting race atmosphere followed by FREE cold plunges after the event provided by CHILL. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or simply enjoying the experience with friends and family, this event is all about healthy lifestyles, positive energy, and community connection.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cape Coral Police Athletic League youth programs, helping build positive relationships between law enforcement and the youth of Cape Coral.
About CHILL
Welcome to CHILL, Cape Coral’s only Cold Plunge Studio.
Take your wellness journey to the next level with cold tubs, Cryolounge recovery, float pods, hydromassage therapy, high-quality supplements, InBody scans, and state-of-the-art Red Light Therapy designed to help you recover, recharge, and perform at your best.
CHILL is located next door to HOTWORX North Cape and HOTWORX Chiquita, creating the ultimate wellness and recovery destination in Cape Coral.
About Cape Coral Police Athletic League
MISSION STATEMENT
Building healthy lifestyles and positive relationships between Police Officers and the youth of Cape Coral by connecting kids to programs and opportunities that exist in the community.
Race Events
5K Run (Chip Timed)
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Free cold plunges after the race provided by CHILL
All runners and walkers are welcome.
Medals & Swag
Custom finisher medal for all participants
Custom event t-shirt
Sponsor swag and giveaways while supplies last
Exclusive wellness and recovery experiences from CHILL
Timing & Award Categories
• The 5K will be chip timed
Overall Awards (Gun Time):
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female
Age Group Awards (Net Chip Time):
0–9 | 10–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male & Female in each age group
Packet Pickup
Friday, August 21 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CHILL Cold Plunge Studio
1541 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 AM – 7:50 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.
Pick your distance
Running
CHILL 5K
CHILL 1 Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cape Coral, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:58 PM local time (EDT) in Cape Coral on August 22, 2026 — 12h 54m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Chill Plunge Back to School 5K & 1 Mile fun Run
CHILL 5K · 194 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Miller | 19:14 | 6:12 /mi |
| 2 | Evan Conlin | 21:39 | 6:58 /mi |
| 3 | Hernan Hernandez | 21:44 | 7:00 /mi |
| 4 | Christian Stauch | 22:31 | 7:15 /mi |
| 5 | Robson Moreira | 22:34 | 7:16 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Cape Coral
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Cape Coral 5K Races 15 races
- Cape Coral Running Calendar 2026 17 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 18 Cape Coral events
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