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: Claremont Launch Ramp at 5350 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Course: Scenic Long Beach shoreline
- Parking: 54th & Claremont lot
- Packet Pickup: At the starting line on race day: arrive by 7:30 am
📅 Events
- 5K Runner-only: 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
- Breeds: All breeds of dogs welcome, not just mutts
- Leash: 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 Event: By the Long Beach Animal Care Services at the finish line
- Race T-shirt: High quality 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
- Proceeds: 70% will support the Long Beach Animal Care Services
- Community Fund: 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary
🔗 Stay Connected
For more information, visit our race page: Mutt Run Race
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