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The The Wheely Fast Hamster Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Date:
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM โ€“ 10:30 AM
Location:
5000 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, California
90803
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
10k 13.1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles Half Marathon Run

๐Ÿน The Wheely Fast Hamster Run

5K โ€ข 10K โ€ข Half Marathon

๐Ÿ“ 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803

๐Ÿ“… August 16th

โฐ 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 youโ€™ve 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.

๐Ÿ What Youโ€™ll Get

โœ”๏ธ Professional chip timing

โœ”๏ธ Free race-day photos

โœ”๏ธ 3 on-course water stations

โœ”๏ธ Finisher medals for all participants

โœ”๏ธ Overall & age group awards

โœ”๏ธ Giant wheel games for humans (yes, really)

โœ”๏ธ Hamster care education on-site

โœ”๏ธ Adoptable hamsters ready to meet you

This is a beginner-friendly, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly beach path course โ€” an easy out-and-back along the coast with ocean views and CaliFlow vibes.

Stick around after your race to:

๐Ÿน Meet adoptable hamsters

๐Ÿน Learn proper hamster care

๐Ÿน Play giant โ€œwheelโ€ games

๐Ÿน 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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