Hamster Endurance Runs

AUG

1

2026

Run a timed endurance event on a scenic 2.6-mile loop around Lake Padden in Bellingham. Choose from 6, 12, 24, or 32-hour categories on a wide gravel path. Your entry supports the local YMCA's Girls on the Run program.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Bellingham, Washington

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6hrs 12hrs 24hrs 32hrs

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Event Details

The Hamster Endurance Runs takes place in Bellingham, Washington. The course is a 2.6-mile loop around Lake Padden. The loop is described as a wide, non-technical gravel path with 150 feet of elevation gain per loop. The event features multiple timed race categories.

Race Categories

Participants can choose from several timed events:

32-hour run
24-hour run
12-hour run
6-hour run

Course and Atmosphere

The course runs through classic Pacific Northwest forests. The event promises a fun aid station atmosphere with experienced volunteers. Runners who complete 100 miles within their chosen time category will receive a belt buckle.

Event Organizer and Charity

The event is organized by Walla Trails & Community, which was formed to continue this event. A portion of the entry fees will be donated to support the Whatcom Family YMCA's Girls on the Run program and its scholarship fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

32 hr

32hrs

24 hr

24hrs

12 hr

12hrs

6 hr

6hrs