Bellingham, WA, United States · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Hamster Endurance Runs 12 Hour Run
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 149 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 32 | Kolton Williams · 104.607 km | Hazel Clapp · 96.238 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 29 | Andrew Oslin · 129.713 km | Larissa Francis · 87.870 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 26 | Troy Haeseler · 108.791 km | Emily Frith · 112.975 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 17 | Liam Mullins · 108.791 km | Janelle Stark · 104.607 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 19 | Bruce Knowlton · 87.870 km | Angela Pawlak · 96.238 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 15 | Jay Blackburn · 87.870 km | Laura Clemens · 92.054 km |
| 2019 | 12h | 15 | Jay Blackburn · 87.870 km | Laura Clemens · 92.054 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 15 | Justin W. · 100.423 km | Meredith Wells · 108.791 km |
| 2016 | 12h | 24 | Jeffrey Yamada · 96.238 km | Emily Beeson · 83.685 km |
| 2015 | 12h | 23 | Elijah Hassertt · 87.870 km | Marie Zornes · 75.317 km |
The field grew 10% between 2025 (29) and 2026 (32). 50% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.