Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Dec 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutt Run 5K (Dogs + Humans) | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:30 AM | $35$45 after Dec 25, 2026 | 300 |
| Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only) | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:30 AM | $35$45 after Dec 25, 2026 | 100 |
| Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans) | Other | Mar 20, 20278:45 AM | $25$30 after Dec 25, 2026 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mutt Run 5K (Dogs + Humans) and Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only): $35 until Dec 25, then $45 until Mar 1, then $55 until Mar 21.
- Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans): $25 until Dec 25, then $30 until Mar 1, then $35 until Mar 21.
Online registration closes Mar 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Long Beach runs 38:17, about 12:19 a mile, based on 65 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:45 and men in 34:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the Mutt Run 5K (Dogs + Humans) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only)
Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)
Aggregated from official results for Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K?
At the 2026 Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only), the fastest tenth finished in 27:53 or better, the top quarter in 32:53, and half the field in 44:22; the last tenth came in after 1:08:44.
At the 2026 Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans), the fastest tenth finished in 7:55 or better, the top quarter in 9:46, and half the field in 15:12; the last tenth came in after 26:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 30:39 | 32:42 |
| 30-39 | 27:30 | 23:51 |
| 40-49 | 31:45 | 28:58 |
| 50-59 | 34:03 | 27:26 |
| 60-69 | 47:18 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 125 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 49 to 177 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:35 to 44:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 177 (+31%) | 44:22 | under 27:53 | 19:06 |
| 2025 | 135 (+7%) | 45:08 | under 28:16 | 24:44 |
| 2024 | 126 (+157%) | 38:27 | under 27:08 | 19:45 |
| 2023 | 49 | 43:35 | under 30:43 | 19:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025), 2024 (Feb 17, 2024), 2023 (Feb 18, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 177 runners finished the Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only); the median finish was 44:22 and the winner ran 19:06.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
FINDING HOMES - ONE DOG AT A TIME
2026 Event Photos
5K Course
1K Course
Run or walk at your pace with or without your dog. The event starts at the Granada Launch Ramp (Rosie's Dog Beach) at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 and the course follows along the scenic Long Beach shoreline.
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