Hotfoot Hamster
Buckeye, United States • 30 May 2026
Event overview
The Hotfoot Hamster is a fixed-time running event on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event offers the following timed options:
- 24 Hour fixed-time race
- 12 Hour fixed-time race
- 6 Hour fixed-time race
The course is a flat, USATF-certified 500 meter crushed gravel loop around the grounds of a century-old country estate. The property includes a custom-built running path and on-site staging areas.
Course, services, and rules
The course has a main aid station located directly on the loop and an express water-fill station outside the main aid area. The event is cupless; participants should carry a bottle or reusable cup. The aid station provides vegan and vegetarian options and is sensitive to gluten-free needs, with runners asked to communicate major allergies in advance. Portable restrooms will be placed along the course and permanent restrooms are on the grounds.
Timing mats are placed on course and live chip timing and live split tracking are provided. Crew may set up in designated areas; pacers are not allowed. A staging area for personal drop bags, tables, chairs, and tents is located west of the timing line. Parking is free onsite via Jackrabbit Road. Medstar Solutions will provide on-site medical support. Top three finishers and Masters (40+) receive awards in each timed race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.