February 21, 2026
Starting at the Claremont Launch Ramp at 5350 E. Ocean Blvd, the race course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline. Paid parking is available at the 54th & Claremont lot and the adjacent La Verne lot.
Human running 5k alone starts at 8:30 am
Human running with dog for 5k starts at 8:30 am
Human running with dog for 1k starts at 8:45 am
Adoption event by the Long Beach Animal Care Services at the finish line and post-race festival.
Limit to 300 participants; sign up before registration is full!
Assemble your own team (family, friends, co-workers) to maximize the impact of your support.
Finding homes—one dog at a time.
This is why we run.
All breeds of dogs welcome (not just mutts)
Run or walk at your pace with or without your dog
Dogs must be leashed and stay on the pedestrian path at all times
Dogs must be well-behaved and non-aggressive with people and other dogs
If you are not familiar with canicross, Run That Mutt is an excellent place to start your journey
Follow this training guide for the 5k race if you prefer a specific regimen
T-shirts will be given to all human participants
70% of proceeds will support Long Beach Animal Care Services, purchasing urgently needed supplies
30% of the proceeds will go into the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary
2025 Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run Photos
Sponsors
Sponsorship Levels
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Logo featured on event website
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Logo featured on event website and t-shirts
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Logo featured on website, t-shirts, and race banner
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Best friend for life!
As our premiere sponsor, the corporate name will be incorporated into the event’s name, and also enjoys the benefits of all the other donor tiers.
P.S. What’s a supermutt?
