WHAT - LET'S GET LOOPY!

Ever wondered how far you could run if you just kept going in circles? Welcome to Hamster Endurance Runs, where big miles, good vibes, and an incredible running community come together in beautiful Bellingham, Washington!

Choose your adventure: 6, 12, 24, or 32 hours of running (or walking!) around the scenic 2.6-mile loop at Lake Padden. With approximately 150 feet of elevation gain per loop, the wide, non-technical gravel trail winds through beautiful Pacific Northwest forests and offers the perfect setting to chase a big goal, tackle your first ultra, or simply see what's possible.

And the best part? You're never far from the party! Our start/finish area doubles as a lively aid station filled with enthusiastic volunteers, plenty of encouragement, and a whole lot of cheering. Whether you're on loop one or loop forty, we'll be there to keep you moving!

Run fast, run slow, walk a little (or a lot!). All paces, all abilities, and all goals are welcome here.

WHY - MORE THAN JUST MILES

Sure, you could run around a lake for hours just for fun (we certainly think so!), but Hamster is about something bigger.

It's about challenging yourself, celebrating the little victories, and finding out what you're capable of with a community cheering you on every step of the way.

Maybe you're chasing your first marathon distance, running farther than you ever have before, or going after that coveted 100-mile belt buckle. Whatever your goal, there's a place for you at Hamster.

And while you're out there collecting loops, you're also giving back! A portion of race proceeds will support the Whatcom Family YMCA Scholarship Fund , helping make programs and opportunities more accessible to families in our community.

Because at Hamster, every loop counts, and so does giving back.

WHO - A LITTLE HAMSTER HISTORY

Hamster Endurance Runs started in 2013 with a simple idea: bring people together to run big miles, have fun, and give back to the community.

In 2018, Kelly Krieger passed the torch to Gretchen Walla, who continued building Hamster into the welcoming, supportive, and wonderfully loopy event that so many runners have come to love.

Beginning in 2027, Trailkind Endurance is excited and honored to carry that tradition forward!

Our goal isn't to reinvent Hamster. It's to preserve everything that makes this race special while continuing to create an experience where every runner feels welcome, supported, and celebrated.

Whether you're an experienced ultrarunner, a first-timer stepping into the unknown, or someone who just really loves running in circles, we can't wait to welcome you to Lake Padden.

Big miles. Good people. Endless loops.

Run Long. Be Kind.

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