Aloha Everyone, Many congratulations to all that ran last weekend’s awesomely muddy and wet Maunawili Out & Back 22-miler (aka the Run with the Pigs). Much mahalo to Marian and Neal Yasuda for putting on another great event that keeps us coming back year after year as well as adapting the race route & post-race…
I hereby declare: Sunday, August 7, 2016 is “Hug a Volunteer Day”. In case you are looking for someone very worthy of a hug, please refer to the following list of people that gave their morning to guide you, pull you up from the cliff you just went over, replenish your fluids, feed you, smile…
Hi everyone! HURT100 is now open for registration. If you would like to know more about this ultra tough endurance race, please follow it on its own website. If you are not quite ready for this challenge but would really love to help the runners as well as the organizers during the race weekend in…
Image from HNN Hurricane Center Hurricane season here in the islands is in full effect for 2016. Please be prepared and stay safe. Click on the following links for up-to-date information:Central Pacific Hurricane Center (NOAA)Weather Update (Hawaii News Now)Trail Announcements and Closures (Na Ala Hele)
Photo by Kalani Pascual The much anticipated Peacock Challenge 55 Mile Run is now open for registration! For those of you who have already registered we apologize for not having the race information up on time. We urge you click here to read more about qualifications, race description, course map, cutoffs, etc. before signing up for…
This plan outlines important information for runners entered into the Peacock Challenge 55 (PC 55) on 10/20/2018. Description of Event: The PC 55, brought to you by the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT, “Run Management”), is an extremely difficult event designed for the most adventurous and well-prepared runner (this is not an entry level ultrarun…
Are You Mango Tough? Mango Madness is June 11 and is the fourth race in the 2016 HURT Trail Series. The course is never disclosed and takes runners on unexpected twists and turns. It's listed as 10+ miles because the course is a mystery to all– as well as those who mark the trail the…
Aloha racers, Steve and I would like to extend heartfelt thank you's to all who helped make today's inaugural Kealia Quad Crusher a smashing success!! Records were set, wills were tested, and quads were crushed! Despite the rain clouds and slick trails, every runner who crossed the finish line of this approximately 11 mile course…
Aloha Quad Crushers! Race day is Saturday May 7 with a start time of 7am. The race is SOLD OUT and there will be no race day signup so if you’re super bummed you didn’t get a slot, please come out and volunteer instead! Make sure to arrive early enough to get checked in, get…
Aloha Athletes, Join me this Saturday for a course preview of the 3rd race in the trail series, Kealia Quad Crusher! The race will be a two lap out & back course, so at a minimum we will do a single loop to show you the way and those that like can head out for…
If a club is an organized group of people with a common purpose… with regular meetings… rules, including rules for membership… dues… officers… and so on, then the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT) is not one. Truth is, HURT is more myth than reality. It is a fabrication, a mirage, and maybe even a scam….
Kat and Judy, Photo Credit: Johnny Landeza Great job by all the runners’ this past Saturday! It was nice to see so many smiles at the finish. Congratulations to Ryan Karwiel, who also won Aiea Loop Express, and Shawna Ping for winning their respective categories. Click here for the results. Kalani was out in the…
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.