Big Hurt
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Big Hurt - Port Angeles multisport event
Big Hurt is a four-leg multisport event around Port Angeles, Washington, that uses bike, kayak and foot to traverse parts of the North Olympic Peninsula. Race central is Pebble Beach Park in downtown Port Angeles, where most leg transitions and event services are located. The mountain bike leg begins with a remote start at the Foothills Trail Systems and finishes at Pebble Beach Park.
The course legs and distances include:
- Mountain bike: 16 miles total, 10 miles on Foothills Trail then downhill to Pebble Beach
- Kayak: 2.6 miles in Port Angeles Harbor
- Road bike: 30 miles on rural roads of Clallam County
- 10K run: Out-and-back on Waterfront Trail of the Olympic Discovery Trail
The event is open to participants age 15 and over. Competitors may race solo in the Iron Division (Open or Masters age 50 and over) or as Relay Teams of two to four people. Team categories include Tandem, Team, Masters Team, First Responders Team, and High School Team. Registration is limited to 75 Iron Division competitors and 75 teams. There is a seven hour time limit for the race.
Pebble Beach Park provides racer snacks, water and electrolyte drinks, an on-site medical tent with EMT coverage, a mechanic for minor bike issues, music and a beer garden benefiting 4PA. Awards are presented for first through third place in each registration category and winners must be present to receive awards.
A portion of entry proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition, Port Angeles High School Naval JROTC and other local clubs. The event offers no standard refunds but provides options for transfer, cancellation insurance, and partial refunds or transfers if the event is cancelled in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
