5350 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
🐾 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.
- Course: It follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline.
- Parking: Park at the 54th & Claremont lot.
- Packet Pickup: 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
- Leashed dogs: Dogs must be leashed and stay on the pedestrian path at all times
- Non-aggressive: 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
- Race T-shirt: High quality race t-shirt for 1K and 5K participants
- Finisher Medal: For all participants
- Coupons: Sports Basement coupons for all participants
- Awards: For top three 5K finishers
- Treat Pouch: 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 Impact: 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary
Join us for the Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K on 2026-02-21. For more information, visit the official race page.
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