Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run
Logo for Long Beach Animal Care Services

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 ($2 for the first hour) 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.

Sign Up!

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

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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

Three people standing indoors, holding a large check made out to Long Beach Animal Care Services for $5,645, at a donation event. One person is a man with glasses and a beard, another is a woman with glasses and dark hair, and the third is a man with glasses and dark hair. They are smiling and standing in front of a blue sign with directions and information about animal adoptions and admissions.
Four people standing in a parking lot, engaged in conversation. Two women are smiling, one man is holding a folded stroller, and another person is leaning forward with their hood up, all wearing casual clothing. Palm trees and buildings are in the ba
Empty beach scene at sunset with a tent and tables in the foreground, palm trees, and a pastel-colored sky on the horizon.
A woman is speaking at an outdoor event under a blue and orange canopy, with two women listening. The setting appears to be a beach with sandy ground, palm trees, and cars parked nearby.
Tesla Cybertruck parked in a lot during sunset with palm trees in the background.
A woman organizing maroon T-shirts with a colorful logo of a sunset, palm trees, and cars on a table under a blue canopy on a beach.
A man operating a popcorn machine at a beachside setup during sunset, with palm trees, parked cars, and a parking lot in the background.
A woman with a red hoodie and crying face is handing a paper to a man in a gray hoodie and maroon beanie at an outdoor registration booth. A woman with glasses, a beanie with a pom-pom, and a jacket stands nearby. A small dog is being held by the man
A man with glasses and a beard standing under a blue canopy at a table with maroon t-shirts featuring a sunset and palm tree design on the beach.
Two black dogs playing with a person on a sidewalk during daytime. One dog is standing on its hind legs leaning on the person's body, and the other dog is on all fours nearby.
A dog with pink ears wearing a yellow vest with a paw print walking on a beach promenade, with people and palm trees in the background.
Close-up of a brown dog wearing a harness, standing on a sidewalk, looking up at the camera. Two people are near the dog, one holding its leash.
A woman and a young man stand at a table with snacks on a beach promenade. There is a pink tent and audio equipment in the background, and the sky is clear with some clouds.
A woman holding a microphone and reading from papers stands in front of a group of people gathered on a beach pathway during an outdoor event in the late afternoon or early evening. The background shows palm trees, the ocean, and event banners. Some
A woman walking a black dog with a yellow "Adopt Me" vest at a daytime outdoor event with multiple people, palm trees, and a blue sky in the background.
A woman with a microphone speaking at a kiteboarding launch area event near the beach, with a woman holding a dog on a leash and other people visible in the background.
A smiling white dog wearing a yellow vest standing on a paved surface at an outdoor event with people and a pink table in the background.
A woman holding a young child, both smiling, at an outdoor event, with people and palm trees in the background on a sunny day.
A smiling older man holding a small dog and an older woman holding a small dog at an outdoor event with palm trees and a canopy tent in the background.
People participating in a dog-friendly run on a beachside promenade, some walking or running with their dogs. The sun is low, creating long shadows, with palm trees and a building in the background.
A man holding a small dog at the beach, with palm trees and people in the background.
A woman in a pink and beige long-sleeve shirt holding a brown long-haired dachshund at the beach with palm trees and other people in the background.
Two women walking on a beachside path with a small dog, one wearing sunglasses and a pink jacket, the other holding a phone and walking a dog, with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background, near a barrier and a sign indicating walking and bi
An elderly man walking his dog on a beachside walkway with palm trees in the background on a sunny day.
Two people with service dogs dressed as hot dogs at a beach event, with a clear sky and other participants in the background.
People and dogs at a beach event with a Long Beach Animal Care Services booth, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A beachside race event with participants and volunteers. A man with a medal and harness, accompanied by a dog, is receiving a certificate or award from a woman with sunglasses. There are tables with papers and trophies, an 'Adoptions' tent, and a blu
A man receiving a medal from a young volunteer at a beach race event, with a table of awards and a sunny sky in the background.
A woman in athletic clothing receiving a medal from a young man at a beach event, with a woman speaking into a microphone and people riding bikes in the background.
A woman in a gray jacket receives a handshake from a woman in a black crew shirt near a black Labrador dog during an outdoor event at a beach with palm trees and blue sky. There is a start/finish arch and a table with papers.
A woman smiling and walking a dog on a leash along a beachfront sidewalk, with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
People gathered on a sandy beach for an event, with some standing near a tent and others setting up equipment, and a black and white dog walking in front.

Sponsors

Rotary District 5320
Ameriprise
Signal Hill Petroleum
Port of Long Beach
Raising Cane's
Sports Basement
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Sponsorship Levels

  • Logo featured on event website

  • Logo featured on event website and t-shirts

  • Logo featured on website, t-shirts, and race banner

  • 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?

Map showing a walking route along the coastline at Belmont Shore, with numbered markers at points 1, 2, and 3, ending at a location labeled 'End' near Rosie’s Dog Beach.

5k Course

Evolution of the Mutt Run Logo

Graphic design for Long Beach Mutt Run event, featuring paw prints, a large shoe print, a beach with sand and water, and the event date 2-18-2023.
Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run logo with sun, water, and paw prints
Poster for the inaugural Mutt Run at Bob Long Memorial, depicting a sandy beach with orange paw prints and footprints, and blue waves at the top.
Logo for Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run featuring a black dog silhouette with a flowing scarf, palm trees, a setting sun background, QR code, and event details for 1k and 5k races.