Big Hurt Iron (any age), Big Hurt Iron Masters (age 50+), Big Hurt Team, Big Hurt Tandem Team (2 people), Big Hurt High School Team, Big Hurt Masters Team (age 50+)
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 PADD
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Port Angeles, WA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
