Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run 5K
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Event details
The Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run takes place on February 21, 2026, starting at the Claremont Launch Ramp, 5350 E. Ocean Blvd. The course follows the Long Beach shoreline and includes a mapped 5k route along the Belmont Shore coastline that ends near Rosie's Dog Beach. Paid parking is available at the 54th & Claremont lot and the adjacent La Verne lot. An adoption event by Long Beach Animal Care Services is held at the finish line and during the post-race festival.
Distances
- 5k human running alone
- 5k human running with dog
- 1k human running with dog
All human participants receive a T-shirt. The event limits participation to 300 people.
Rules and charity distribution
All dog breeds are welcome. Dogs must be leashed, stay on the pedestrian path, and be well-behaved and non-aggressive with people and other dogs. Seventy percent of proceeds will support Long Beach Animal Care Services to purchase supplies. Thirty percent of proceeds will go to the Signal Hill Rotary community project fund. Teams may be assembled from family, friends, or co-workers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.