Big Hurt
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Big Hurt : Port Angeles, WA (September 26, 2026)
The Big Hurt is a multi-sport race held in downtown Port Angeles with a central transition area at Pebble Beach Park. The event comprises four legs that can be completed solo in the Iron Division or by relay teams. Team categories include Regular, Masters (all members age 50+), Tandem (two people), First Responder, and High School (3-4 members; students age 15 and up, may include one adult). A portion of event proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition to support the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Race legs and event details
- 15 miles mountain bike - 10 miles singletrack, 5 miles road downhill to transition
- 2.6 miles kayak in Port Angeles Harbor
- 30 miles road bike - west of Port Angeles, crosses the Elwha River, visits Freshwater Bay and parts of Kelly Ridge
- 10K run - out-and-back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront
Individual early bird registration is listed at $85, with later individual prices higher. Team pricing varies by category and date, with early team entries lower and separate pricing for high school teams. There are no refunds; transfers are allowed. Entries must be registered by Sept 1 to be guaranteed a specific t-shirt size. Awards are given to top three finishers in individual and team categories, including Mens, Mens Masters (50+), Womens, Womens Masters (50+), and Non-Binary. Ongoing race-day services at Pebble Beach Park include snacks, drinks, a medical tent, and mechanic support for minor issues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
