Big Hurt
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About the race
Big Hurt is a four-leg multisport event in Port Angeles on the North Olympic Peninsula. Relay teams and solo competitors in the Iron Division travel the local trails, roads and harbor while all leg transitions take place at Pebble Beach Park. The mountain bike leg has a remote start on the Foothills Trail system and finishes at Pebble Beach Park.
Distances for the four legs:
- 16 miles total mountain bike route, including 10 miles on the Foothills Trail system
- 2.6 miles kayak in Port Angeles Harbor
- 30 miles road bike on rural roads of Clallam County
- 10K out-and-back run on the Waterfront Trail of the Olympic Discovery Trail
The event is open to participants ages 15 and over. Solo entries race in the Iron Division Open or Iron Masters (age 50+). Relay teams range from 2 to 4 people and include categories such as Tandem, Team, Masters Team, First Responders Team, and High School Team. Registration is limited to 75 Iron Division competitors and 75 teams, and the race carries a seven hour time limit. Registration by September 1 guarantees a t-shirt in available sizes.
On-site services at Pebble Beach Park include snacks and drinks, a medical tent with EMT coverage, a mechanic for minor bike issues, music, and a beer garden. A portion of proceeds supports local trail and youth programs including the Peninsula Trails Coalition and Port Angeles High School Naval Junior ROTC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
