We’re thrilled to announce the return of the HURT Hawaii Trail Series for 2025! Get ready for another year of epic adventures across Oʻahu’s most stunning and challenging trails. Whether you’re a seasoned ultra-runner or new to trail running, our series offers something for everyone who wishes to push their limits.
2025 Race Calendar
Mark your calendars for these incredible events that will take you through some of Oʻahu’s most breathtaking trails and forests:
March 15 – Aiea Loop Express – (Registration opens Feb 18) Kick off the season with this classic loop featuring stunning views of Pearl Harbor and the Ko’olau Range.
April 5 – Vi’s Top of Tantalus Challenge yourself on the iconic Tantalus mountain, named in honor of our beloved community member.
April 26 – Wa’ahila Wanderer Experience the rugged beauty of Wa’ahila Ridge with spectacular views of Manoa valley.
May 17 – Kealia Quad Crusher Test your quad strength on this demanding course that will push your limits.
June 14 – Mango Madness Run through the tropical forests of Tantalus during peak mango season!
July 5 – Ka’ena Point Firecracker Celebrate independence weekend with this coastal trail adventure.
July 26 – Tantalizing Tantalus Return to Tantalus for another chance to conquer its challenging trails.
August 23 – Maunawili Out and Back Navigate the legendary Maunawili Trail with its technical sections and stunning views.
September 20 – Tantalus Triple Trek Triple the challenge, triple the fun on our favorite mountain.
Exact date TBD (October 25 is the target) – Peacock Challenge Cap off the series with this legendary trail that will test everything you’ve learned throughout the season.
Note: All race dates are subject to change pending permit approvals.
Important information about the 2025 HURT Trail Series:
There are 10 races in the 2025 HURT Trail Series, each with its own special terrain, challenges, giveaways and fun! All together, you get to know O’ahu’s unique landscape.
Trail Series race registrations are handled through hurthawaii.com. In order to register for a race, you will need to create an account.
Registration for each event will begin between three and four weeks prior to the race.
There is no packet pick-up; bibs are provided at check-in on race morning.
Transfer of registration is not allowed.
There are no refunds.
Additional info for the 2025 HURT Trail Series:
We are proud to announce that all races will continue to be cupless. Help us cut back on trash by bringing your own reuseable cup for finish-line beverages. For longer races with aid stations, you’ll need to carry a collapsible cup to use at the aid stations.
We’re excited that the 2025 Trailblazer contest will begin with the first race of the series on March 15, 2025.
Finish five or more of the trail series races and you will have the honor of being named a “HURT Trailblazer”. You could also become one of ten people to win a great prize. The contest’s scoring factors in participation, degree of difficulty, age group ranking and other elements. The contest is designed to be inclusive; it’s not just podium runners who take home the prize on this one!
The scoring for 2025 will include the top 8 scores of the 10 races, so if you are not able to make a race or two, it won’t count against you.
Stay tuned for details about an end-of-season awards recognition after the Peacock race.
Trail series events that are shorter than marathon distance have a minimum age of 15 years old (runners 15-17 must complete and submit a parental permission waiver). Trail series events that exceed marathon distance have a minimum age of 18 years old.
Trail Maintenance Announcement:
HURT enjoys the privilege of partnerships with State and Federal agencies that hold the responsibility of protecting Oʻahu public lands. Those partnerships are based upon mutual trust and cooperation and shared concerns for the ʻaina. To keep that trust and continue to be provided the opportunity to host trail events, we (HURT) must understand and abide by rules that govern our partner agencies.
HURT does organize and facilitate official trail maintenance only when coordination with our partners has occurred. All trail work is performed under the supervision of a permitted individual with advance permissions. Some trails are off-limits for HURT to perform trail maintenance due to the sensitive flora. No HURT trail maintenance will occur outside of these parameters.
HURT and its partner agencies require that no self-directed trail maintenance occur on publicly-owned trails. Any individuals performing trail work outside of official HURT-organized events, are doing so on their own accord and will be held personally responsible by State and Federal agencies for any violations. Such activity could jeopardize our relationships with partner agencies and lead to inability to use public lands for our events.
Why Join the HURT Trail Series?
Explore some of Oahu’s most beautiful and rugged trails
Challenge yourself with steep climbs, tricky descents, and ever-changing conditions
Connect with an amazing community of local trail runners
Train for bigger races (think HURT00) or simply enjoy the thrill of running in nature
Earn points with each event finished to become a HURT Trailblazer!
Ready to embrace the challenge? Visit our homepage for race information, registration links, and everything else you need to know about making 2025 your year of HURT.
See you on the trails!
Trail Maintenance Announcement
HURT enjoys the privilege of partnerships with State and Federal agencies that hold the responsibility of protecting Oʻahu public lands. Those partnerships are based upon mutual trust and cooperation and shared concerns for the ʻaina. To keep that trust and continue to be provided the opportunity to host trail events, we (HURT) must understand and abide by rules that govern our partner agencies.
HURT does organize and facilitate official trail maintenance only when coordination with our partners has occurred. All trail work is performed under the supervision of a permitted individual with advance permissions. Some trails are off-limits for HURT to perform trail maintenance due to the sensitive flora. No HURT trail maintenance will occur outside of these parameters.
HURT and its partner agencies require that no self-directed trail maintenance occur on publicly-owned trails. Any individuals performing trail work outside of official HURT-organized events, are doing so on their own accord and will be held personally responsible by State and Federal agencies for any violations. Such activity could jeopardize our relationships with partner agencies and lead to inability to use public lands for our events.
