FINDING HOMES - ONE DOG AT A TIME

This is why we run!

2024 Event Photos

Run or walk at your pace with or without your dog.  The event starts at the Claremont Launch Ramp at 5350 E. Ocean Blvd and the course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline. Park at the 54th & Claremont lot.

Race packet pick up is at the starting line on race day.  Please arrive by 7:30 am to allow sufficient time before the race.

EVENTS

• 5K Runner-only (humans only) race 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'T'S

• All breeds of dogs welcome, not just mutts
• Dogs must be leashed and stay on the pedestrian path at all times
• 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 and post-race festival
• High quality race t-shirt for 1K and 5K participants
• Finisher medal for all participants
• Sports Basement coupons for all participants
• Awards for top three 5K finishers
• Premium wearable treat pouch (with treats) for the top dog

WHY WE RUN

• 70% of proceeds will support the Long Beach Animal Care Services
• 30% of the proceeds will go toward the community project fund at Signal Hill Rotary