Big Hurt

Big Hurt

Big Hurt is a four-leg endurance event around Port Angeles on the North Olympic Peninsula. The event combines mountain biking, kayaking, road cycling and a 10K run, with race central at Pebble Beach Park where all leg transitions take place.

The course begins with a remote start on the Foothills Trail system for the mountain bike leg, which finishes at Pebble Beach Park. After that, all legs start and finish from the park. Race central includes on-site racer snacks, water and electrolyte drinks, a medical tent with EMT coverage, live music during the day, a mechanic for minor repairs in the morning, and a beer garden.

Distances for the legs:

• Mountain bike: 16 miles total, including 10 miles on Foothills Trail
• Kayak: 2.6 miles in Port Angeles Harbor
• Road bike: 30 miles on rural Clallam County roads
• Run: 10K out-and-back on the Olympic Discovery Trail Waterfront Trail

Eligibility and format details: open to participants ages 15 and over; solo Iron Division entries and Relay Teams of 2 to 4 people are allowed. 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. A 7-hour time limit applies.

Awards are given for first through third place in each registration category. A portion of race proceeds is donated to local trail and youth organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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