Big Hurt

The Big Hurt is a multi-sport race that includes four legs and participants can race solo in Iron Division or as a relay team. Big Hurt is unique in that all transitions are at the same location, making for an all-day party atmosphere. Even better, the transition is located on the beautiful waterfront in downtown Port Angeles. Race legs include:

* A 15-mile mountain bike that takes place in the foothills above Port Angeles (10-mile mountain bike, 5 miles on road downhill to downtown Port Angeles race hub for transition to kayak leg)
* A 2.6-mile kayak in Port Angeles Harbor
* A 30-mile road bike that goes west out of Port Angeles and crosses the Elwha River and visits Freshwater Bay, as well as the lower parts of Kelly Ridge on Dan Kelly and Eden Valley Roads.
* A 10K Run, out and back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront

Full Big Hurt info here. 

Please make note of our very specific KAYAK REQUIREMENTS - click here to review. Also note that we will NO LONGER ALLOW PADDLEBOARD in the kayak leg. Also note that you cannot pick up your kayak until 3pm - please plan your day accordingly. From 3-4pm you can hand carry your kayak out to wherever you have parked in the downtown area. Starting at 4pm you can drive into the drop off/pick up lot to pick up your kayak.

BRAND NEW!! THE BIG HURT PODCAST. Our very own cast of characters – the Big Hurt Committee – discussing what you will find on the courses, and giving you all sorts of race information and tips.

Listen on:  Spotify    Apple    Amazon

Team Division Categories: Regular (3-4 team members), Masters (3-4 team members all age 50+), Tandem (2 team members), Company Team (no more than 1 member that does not work for the company), and High School (high school students age 15 and up - can include one adult team member). 

The prices of the event are:

Iron Divison:

• Early bird through December 31: $85
• January 1 - August 31: $95
• Sept 1 - Sept 25: $105

Teams:

• Early bird through December 31: $60 (High School $30)
• January 1 - April 30: $69 (High School $35)
• May 1 - August 31: $75 (High School $40)
• September 1 - Sept 25: $85 (High School $45)

Team captains - Register and create a team, then start inviting team members to join! (*team members can change later - the original team member who is dropping out will be refunded the entry fee, but not the RunSignUp processing fee)

A portion of event proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and promotion of the Olympic Discovery Trail and Olympic Adventure Trail.

YOU MUST REGISTER BY SEPT 1st TO BE ASSURED A T-SHIRT IN YOUR SIZE. No changes to t-shirt sizes can be made after Sept 1st, and you cannot exchange sizes at the race.

Refund Policy

• There are no refunds for participant-initiated cancellations.
• During the registration process, you can opt in to a RunSignUp insurance for a small fee- this will ensure you a full refund in certain circumstances including including accident, illness and family emergency. Click here for more information and FAQ about the RegShield insurance.
• Transfers to another person are allowed. Transfer instructions.
• We do not anticipate cancellation except under extreme circumstances, but if we do need to cancel, participants will receive a free transfer to the following year, or an 80% refund.

Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the Big Hurt. It's a fantastic Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Port Angeles.