See how far you can run in 6, 12, or 24 hours on a flat, fast, USATF-certified gravel loop.
Registration opens Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 AM MST
6 Hourgoes up to $110.00 on Dec 15$101.61$95.00 entry + fee
12 Hourgoes up to $145.00 on Dec 15$138.67$130.00 entry + fee
24 Hourgoes up to $195.00 on Dec 15$186.33$175.00 entry + fee
About this event
Hotfoot Hamster is a classic fixed-time ultra on a USATF-certified 500-meter crushed-gravel loop at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Pick your distance, 6, 12, or 24 hours, and rack up all the miles you can handle on the hamster-wheel loop around the century-old manor grounds. It is ideal for your first ultra or a new personal best.
Expect authentic desert summer conditions: daytime averages over 100 degrees, cooling into the 80s in the evening. A fully stocked aid station sits right on course, and you can set up trackside for ultimate convenience.
What's included
- USATF-certified flat 500-meter gravel loop, built for distance attempts
- Pick 6, 12, or 24 hours, with multiple start-time options
- Fully stocked aid station on course, with dietary options
- Free crew setup: camp trackside with tables, tents, and drop bags
- Live chip timing with on-course results
- Gender-specific finisher shirt, plus awards for the top three and Masters (40+)
- Solo format, no pacers