5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
🐶 Finding Homes - One Dog at a Time
This is why we run!
📍 Event Location
Run or walk at your pace with or without your dog. The event starts at the Granada Launch Ramp (Rosie's Dog Beach) at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 and the course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline. Park at the 54th & Claremont lot.
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'ts
- All breeds welcome: not just mutts
- Leash requirement: Dogs must be leashed and stay on the pedestrian path at all times
- Behavior criteria: Dogs must be non-aggressive with people and dogs
🎉 Fun Inclusions and Post-Race Events
- Adoption event: by the Long Beach Animal Care Services at the finish line and post-race festival
- High quality race t-shirt: for 1K and 5K participants
- Finisher medal: for all participants
- Awards: for top three 5K finishers
❤️ Why We Run
- Support for animals: 70% of proceeds will support the Long Beach Animal Care Services
- Community impact: 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary
Join us for an unforgettable day of running, support, and community!
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