NOPE! Just sign up and sort that out later, then bring a completed TEAM ROSTER showing who is completing which legs to check in on Friday night.

Each person on the team must complete at least one leg, but other than that it can be divided however you like.

YES. 

• Racers must start the kayak leg by 11:45 a.m.

• Cutoff for starting the 10K run is 3:00 p.m.

• Race cutoff is 4:00 p.m.

YES. If you are an Iron Division competitor and are coming to the race solo, please email us at contact@peninsulaadventuresports.com and we will pair you up with another Iron competitor or team to give you a ride.

Sorry, no dogs allowed on the course or at any of the exchanges.

We’d rather you didn’t. If you insist, keep the volume low so you can hear course marshals, passing runners and bicycles, traffic, and cougars. If you can’t hear your own footsteps, the volume is too high.

Yes! As with most relay events, teams provide their own in-race vehicle. If you have the space, we suggest enlisting a nonrunner friend to drive. Be prepared for a couple narrow forest roads.

Yes! The mountain bike leg is on the Foothills Trials System, which is a multi-use trail open to the public, including on race day. All road riding - on both the mountain bike and road bike legs - is on public roads that are open to traffic, with the exception of the final block into the race hub at Pebble Beach Park, which has a traffic closure (follow the directions of the police on duty). The kayak leg is open to boat traffic, inluding an incoming ferry boat at noon (hence the time cutoff previously listed). The run is on sidewalks and the paved Olympic Discovery Trail, but there are a couple driveways that you must cross which could have car traffic. You are participating in Big Hurt at your own risk - stay aware and make good decisions!

NO. You cannot. Do not even ask. As someone who has read the race website prior to registration, you saw and agreed to a 3pm kayak pick up time when you signed up. If the race schedule provided does not work for your personal schedule or travel plans, maybe this is not the race for you. Please know that asking for exceptions for yourself is not appropriate and that verbal abuse of volunteers for enforcing the rule will not be tolerated. This includes parking in the lane closure on front street prior to the road opening - do not do this! You are jeopardizing our city race permit by entering a road closure. 

We hope that next year you will all plan to RELAX and enjoy the race until the kayak pick up time. You are in a beautiful scenic location at the park, and have the opportunity to support the slower racers by cheering them on (just like you faster racers had people cheering for you! That was fun, right?!). Or if you want to wander out and support our downtown businesses and come back at 3pm, that is great too. But we ask that you abide by the race rules, show respect for our staff and volunteers,and enjoy the event that we have worked so hard to build for you.

We will have some snacks and water/electrolyte available on the mountain bike course and on the road bike course, mid-way through the distance. We will have water at the 10K turnaround, and we will have water/electrolyte and minor snacks at the race hub at Pebble Beach Park. The race is based out of downtown Port Angeles, so there are numerous nearby food options, including the cafe of Field Hall right at the race venue. We will have a beer garden at the race hub, with all proceeds going to benefit 4PA, a local non-profit organization.

We recommend that you stay with our hotel sponsor Olympic Lodge. 

Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering a special 15% off discount for Big Hurt athletes:

BOOKING

Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code BIGH to receive the same discounted pricing

If that isn’t for you, you can find lots of local lodging options at the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau