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Hotfoot Hamster

Name: Hotfoot Hamster
Start: 2025-05-31
End: 2025-05-31
Location: Buckeye

Buckeye, United States • 31 May 2025

The Hotfoot Hamster is a fixed-time ultra running event held at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a USATF-certified, flat, and fast 500-meter gravel loop course that winds around the century-old estate. The course is ideal for first-time ultras or personal bests, featuring a fully stocked aid station on-site and convenient trackside setup for runners and their crews. The event offers a supportive atmosphere with live music, finisher awards, and a focus on endurance in hot desert conditions. It is a unique opportunity to run on a custom-built ultra runner course in a scenic, historic setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Buckeye

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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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