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 the race hub and transitions at Pebble Beach Park on the waterfront. The event offers solo competition (Iron Division) and several team categories, including Regular, Masters (50+), Tandem (2 people), High School (age 15 and up, may include one adult), and First Responder teams. There is no refund policy; transfers are allowed. Registrants must register by September 1 to be assured a t-shirt in their chosen size. A portion of proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition.
Format and course
The race includes four legs and can be completed solo or as a relay. Distances listed by leg:
- 15-mile mountain bike (10 miles singletrack/forest plus 5 miles road downhill to the downtown transition)
- 2.6-mile kayak in Port Angeles Harbor
- 30-mile road bike that crosses the Elwha River and passes Freshwater Bay and parts of Kelly Ridge via Dan Kelly and Eden Valley Roads
- 10K run, out-and-back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront
Awards are planned for top finishers in individual and team categories. Race-day services at the Pebble Beach Park hub include racer snacks and drinks, a medical tent with EMT coverage, a mechanic for minor bike issues, music, and a beer garden benefiting 4PA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
