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The Big Hurt Experience:
Big Hurt is a four-leg test of endurance, strength, and tenacity intertwined with the beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula. From the foothills of the Olympic Mountains to the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Relay Teams and individuals in the Iron Division gather from far and wide to explore Port Angeles in Washington State and its incredible surroundings via bike, kayak and foot.
Pebble Beach Park is race central for the day. Unlike many other relays, all of the leg transitions take place in the same location, making for an all-day party atmosphere! Combine that with some music and a beer garden, you’ll have the best time whether you are on the course or off.
The Course:
After a remote start at the Foothills Trail Systems, the mountain bike leg will finish at race central at Pebble Beach Park in downtown Port Angeles. After the mountain bike leg, all legs will start and finish from the park.
The race starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Registration:
The Big Hurt is open to participants ages 15 and over. Big Hurt participants can race solo in the Iron Division - Open or Masters (age 50+) - or as a Relay Team of 2 to 4 people.
Teams categories include Tandem (2 people), Team (3-4 people), Masters Team (3-4 people, all age 50+), First Responders Team (3-4 people, military/police/EMS), and High School (can have one adult member)
Registration is limited to 75 Iron Division competitors and 75 teams.
There is a 7-hour time limit for the race.
Pricing
| Iron Division | $85 / Jan 1: $95 / Sept 1: $105 |
| Teams | $60 / Jan 1: $69 / May 1: $75 / Sept 1: $85 |
| High School Team | $30 / Jan 1: $35 / May 1: $40 / Sept 1: $45 |
You must register by Sept 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt (or a t-shirt in your size)
Race Schedule:
Friday, September 25, 2026
- 5:00-9:00 p.m. - Check in / packet pick up at Field Arts & Events Hall
- 5:00-9:00 p.m - Kayak Drop off - see kayak page for details
- *pick up packet prior to dropping kayak
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 6:30-7:15 a.m. - Check in / packet pick up Pebble Beach Park
- 6:30 a.m. - Start Road bike staging at Pebble Beach Park
- 7:30 a.m. - Mandatory pre-race meeting at Pebble Beach Park. All must attend.
- 8:45 a.m. - Mountain bike briefing at race start - see mtn bike page for details
- 9:00 a.m. - Race START
- 11:45 a.m. - Cutoff for starting Kayak leg
- 2:30 p.m. - Awards
- 3:00 p.m. - Cutoff for starting 10K run
- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Kayak pickup allowed by hand carry out only (no drive up)
- 4:00 p.m. - Race FINISH
- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Kayak drive-up pick up allowed.
- Security of your kayak is not guaranteed after 5pm.
Ongoing Saturday at Pebble Beach Park
- All day - Racer snacks and water/electrolyte drinks available
- All day - Medical tent - EMT available
- 7:00 -10:00 a.m. - Mechanic available for minor issues
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Music
- 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Beer garden hosted by and benefitting 4PA
AWARDS
Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each registration category:
- Iron Division - Open, Open Masters, Womens, Womens Masters, Non-Binary
- Teams - Tandem, Team, Masters Team, and High School Team
- The awards ceremony is at 2:30 p.m. Must be present to receive your award.
RACE RESULTS
PHOTOS
Giving Back
A portion of proceeds from each race entry are donated to Peninsula Trails Coalition for the construction and maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail and to Port Angeles High School Naval Junior ROTC, as well as other clubs helping with the race.
Where to Stay
Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering a special 15% off discount for Big Hurt athletes:
Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code BIGH to receive the same discounted pricing
Or you can use the lodging finder on the Olympic Peninsula tourism website! Click here.
Refund Policy
- No refunds or deferrals for the following year.
- You will have the choice during the registration process to buy cancellation insurance. With the insurance, you can get a full refund if you are unable to attend the event due to several covered reasons including accident, illness and family emergency. Full insurance information HERE.
- You can transfer to another participant - Follow these instructions to transfer to another participant.
- If we are forced to cancel in advance of the race for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year, or an 80% refund.
- If the event must be canceled or stopped prematurely on the day of the event due to extreme weather or other issue beyond our control, no refunds will be made. On race day, the race directors may, at their discretion, alter any portion of the racecourse. This could mean reducing overall event distance, moving the start line, skipping a leg, running the same leg twice, ending the event early, etc. No refunds will be made in the event of course alterations.
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.
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Thank you to Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau for Lodging Tax Grant support and City of Port Angeles
Giving Back
Peninsula Trails Coalition, Junior ROTC, and Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association