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: 5350 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Start Time: Please arrive by 7:30 am to allow sufficient time before the race.
- Parking: Park at the 54th & Claremont lot.
- Course: The course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline.
🏁 Events
- 5K Runner-only: Starts at 8:30 am (humans only)
- 5K Mutt Run: Starts at 8:30 am (runner/walker plus dog)
- 1K Mutt Run: Starts at 8:45 am (runner/walker plus dog)
🐕 Doggie Do's and Don'ts
- All Breeds Welcome: Not just mutts.
- Leashed Dogs: Must stay on the pedestrian path at all times.
- Non-Aggressive: Dogs must be non-aggressive with people and other 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 for 1K and 5K participants.
- Finisher Medal: Provided for all participants.
- 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 Animal Care: 70% of proceeds will support the Long Beach Animal Care Services.
- Community Project Fund: 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary.
🔗 Race Registration
For more information and to register, please visit: Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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