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

Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT

Location: Long Beach, CA; 5400 E Ocean Blvd, 90803
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
For a Cause

Great for: beginners

Perks & features

Awards
Free
Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

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3.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 AM PDT · From $42.33
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 8:23 PM PST · Closes May 1, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT
6.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 AM PDT · From $46.57
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 8:23 PM PST · Closes May 2, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 7:00 AM PDT · From $52.93
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 8:23 PM PST · Closes May 1, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT

+ 1 more option

300 Yards
Sun, Aug 16, 8:45 AM PDT · From $11.60
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 8:23 PM PST · Closes Aug 16, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

🐹 The Wheely Fast Hamster Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 📅 August 16th ⏰ 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 you’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.

🏁 What You’ll Get ✔️ Professional chip timing ✔️ Free race-day photos ✔️ 3 on-course water stations ✔️ Finisher medals for all participants ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Giant wheel games for humans (yes, really) ✔️ Hamster care education on-site ✔️ 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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