Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run 1K & 5K Mutt Run 5K (Dogs + Humans)
Saturday, 1 February 2025· 08:30· Long Beach, CA, 90803, US
About this race
FINDING HOMES - ONE DOG AT A TIME
This is why we run!
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.
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 well-behaved and non-aggressive with people and other dogs
FUN INCLUSIONS AND POST-RACE EVENTS
- Adoption event by the Long Beach Animal Care Services and K9 Kismet at the finish line and post-race festival
- High quality race t-shirt for 1K and 5K participants.
- Finisher medal for all participants
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
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Bob Long Memorial Mutt Run 1K & 5K is an annual event held on February 1st, 2025, in Long Beach, CA (90803). This dog-friendly race is a 6th-time occurrence, celebrating its history of bringing together canine companions and their human counterparts for a fun and active day. Participants can expect a lively atmosphere focused on shared enjoyment between owners and their dogs, with both a 1K and a 5K option to accommodate different fitness levels and dog breeds. The typical terrain for the Mutt Run is a mix of paved paths and open grassy areas, often found within a park or along the scenic Long Beach coastline. Conditions are generally mild due to the February date, but participants should be prepared for potential sunshine and moderate temperatures. A notable feature of this race is its emphasis on community and a shared love for dogs, making it a casual yet engaging event for participants of all ages and experience levels.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 1 Feb 2025Rain, Partially cloudy
27.4°C
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