The Wheely Fast Hamster Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $11.60 - $52.93
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and action-packed day at The Wheely Fast Hamster Run on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exhilarating event features three exciting race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Long Beach beach path. With an early start at 8:00 AM for the 5K and 10K, and 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon, participants will enjoy a high-energy atmosphere filled with miles, medals, and the cutest hamsters you've ever seen!
This special race not only promises fun and fitness but also supports the Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, providing essential care and loving homes for rescued hamsters. All participants will receive professional chip timing, free race-day photos, and finishers' medals, with awards for overall and age group winners. Plus, enjoy on-course water stations, giant wheel games for humans, and the chance to meet adoptable hamsters while learning about proper hamster care. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this stroller-friendly and dog-friendly course invites you to run wheely fast for a cause that makes a big difference in the lives of the
This special race not only promises fun and fitness but also supports the Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, providing essential care and loving homes for rescued hamsters. All participants will receive professional chip timing, free race-day photos, and finishers' medals, with awards for overall and age group winners. Plus, enjoy on-course water stations, giant wheel games for humans, and the chance to meet adoptable hamsters while learning about proper hamster care. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this stroller-friendly and dog-friendly course invites you to run wheely fast for a cause that makes a big difference in the lives of the
Organiser's Description
THE WHEELY FAST HAMSTER RUN
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
AUGUST 16TH
ALARM CLOCK START TIME: 8:00 AM 5K/10K & 7:00 FOR THE HALF MARATHON
GET READY TO RUN WHEELY FAST FOR THE SMALLEST, KINDEST CREATURES ON EARTH.
JOIN US ON THE BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH BEACH PATH FOR A HIGH-ENERGY MORNING OF MILES, MEDALS, AND THE CUTEST HAMSTERS YOUVE EVER SEEN. THIS SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTS SANTA ANA HAMSTER RESCUE, HELPING PROVIDE CARE, EDUCATION, AND LOVING HOMES FOR RESCUED HAMSTERS.
WHETHER YOU'RE RACING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, YOUR MILES WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT TINY LIVES THAT DESERVE BIG LOVE.
WHAT YOULL GET
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
CHECK MARK FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHECK MARK 3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
CHECK MARK FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
CHECK MARK OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
CHECK MARK GIANT WHEEL GAMES FOR HUMANS (YES, REALLY)
CHECK MARK HAMSTER CARE EDUCATION ON-SITE
CHECK MARK ADOPTABLE HAMSTERS READY TO MEET YOU
THIS IS A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, STROLLER-FRIENDLY, AND DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH PATH COURSE AN EASY OUT-AND-BACK ALONG THE COAST WITH OCEAN VIEWS AND CALIFLOW VIBES.
STICK AROUND AFTER YOUR RACE TO:
MEET ADOPTABLE HAMSTERS
LEARN PROPER HAMSTER CARE
PLAY GIANT WHEEL GAMES
SUPPORT AN INCREDIBLE RESCUE MISSION
COME OUT, RUN WHEELY FAST, AND BE PART OF SOMETHING SMALL THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.
BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE TINIEST CREATURES NEED THE BIGGEST HEARTS.
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
AUGUST 16TH
ALARM CLOCK START TIME: 8:00 AM 5K/10K & 7:00 FOR THE HALF MARATHON
GET READY TO RUN WHEELY FAST FOR THE SMALLEST, KINDEST CREATURES ON EARTH.
JOIN US ON THE BEAUTIFUL LONG BEACH BEACH PATH FOR A HIGH-ENERGY MORNING OF MILES, MEDALS, AND THE CUTEST HAMSTERS YOUVE EVER SEEN. THIS SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTS SANTA ANA HAMSTER RESCUE, HELPING PROVIDE CARE, EDUCATION, AND LOVING HOMES FOR RESCUED HAMSTERS.
WHETHER YOU'RE RACING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, YOUR MILES WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT TINY LIVES THAT DESERVE BIG LOVE.
WHAT YOULL GET
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
CHECK MARK FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHECK MARK 3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
CHECK MARK FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
CHECK MARK OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
CHECK MARK GIANT WHEEL GAMES FOR HUMANS (YES, REALLY)
CHECK MARK HAMSTER CARE EDUCATION ON-SITE
CHECK MARK ADOPTABLE HAMSTERS READY TO MEET YOU
THIS IS A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, STROLLER-FRIENDLY, AND DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH PATH COURSE AN EASY OUT-AND-BACK ALONG THE COAST WITH OCEAN VIEWS AND CALIFLOW VIBES.
STICK AROUND AFTER YOUR RACE TO:
MEET ADOPTABLE HAMSTERS
LEARN PROPER HAMSTER CARE
PLAY GIANT WHEEL GAMES
SUPPORT AN INCREDIBLE RESCUE MISSION
COME OUT, RUN WHEELY FAST, AND BE PART OF SOMETHING SMALL THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.
BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE TINIEST CREATURES NEED THE BIGGEST HEARTS.
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5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
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