
Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run 1K & 5K
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About this race
🐾 FINDING HOMES - ONE DOG AT A TIME
This is why we run!
🏃♂️ EVENT DETAILS
- Location: The event starts at the Claremont Launch Ramp at 5350 E. Ocean Blvd and the course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline. Park at the 54th & Claremont lot.
- Time: Race packet pick up is at the starting line on race day. Please arrive by 7:30 am to allow sufficient time before the race.
🏅 EVENTS
- 5K Runner-only (humans only) race starts at 8:30 am
- 5K Mutt run (runner/walker plus dog) starts at 8:30 am
- 1K Mutt run (runner/walker plus dog) starts at 8:45 am
🐕 DOGGIE DO'S and DON'T'S
- Breeds: All breeds of dogs welcome, not just mutts
- Leashing: Dogs must be leashed and stay on the pedestrian path at all times
- Behavior: Dogs must be non-aggressive with people and dogs
🎉 FUN INCLUSIONS AND POST-RACE EVENTS
- Adoption: Adoption event by the Long Beach Animal Care Services at the finish line and post-race festival
- Merchandise: High quality race t-shirt for 1K and 5K participants
- Medals: Finisher medal for all participants
- Discounts: Sports Basement coupons for all participants
- Awards: Awards for top three 5K finishers
- Top Dog: Premium wearable treat pouch (with treats) for the top dog
❤️ WHY WE RUN
- Support: 70% of proceeds will support the Long Beach Animal Care Services
- Community: 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary
For more information, visit the race page: Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run.
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