This was submitted by Rayna after her recent visit to Hawaii which included one H.U.R.T. loop. Rayna is running her first 100 mile race this coming weekend, the Vermont 100 mile Endurance Run. Aloha (“love”) H.U.R.T.s Previous trips to Hawaii have consisted of indulging in only three things: quality time with my ‘ohana (“family”), the…
If you are planning to participate in the Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs and would like to stay at Kiluea Military Camp (KMC), which is located at the start/finish line a one room cabin is available for Friday and Saturday nights (July 29-31). The cabin sleeps four and will cost $180.00. Interested parties please contact Edward…
This past Saturday we had a large group show up for the run from the entrance of Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden to Waimanalo and back. Six runners did the full 30 miles and many others did portions of it. The day started off a bit wet with some rain or as only Nick could say "a…
My soon-to-be fifteen year-old son has introduced me to something pretty cool. It is called Google Earth. It is something you download and then you can see 3D and topo maps of practically anywhere in the world. I know this has limited relationship to trail or ultra running, however it is a very cool way…
As many of you know, Don Fallis has gone to Badwater as part of the team supporting and pacing Monica Scholz. (This is what overly modest Don called "another trip to the mainland.") Live race coverage will be available by clicking here. The Badwater race starts Monday (7/11) morning from Badwater in Death Valley and…
The Hardrock 100 starts Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Runners will be leaving Silverton, Colorado and have 48 hours to cover the 100 miles. More information can be found at the Hardrock 100 web site and by clicking here for live updates during the race. Several past H.U.R.T. 100 participants will be running…
Don Fallis has asked me to put up a map to a post race potluck after the Volcano Marathon on the Big Island. According to Don, all the HURTpals are invited. Neal and Marian Yasuda will be hosting the potluck and Don said last year’s potluck was a blast. Now I really wish I was…
I don’t know how many times in my life I have gained a new perspective, only to lose it again. I do know it is many. It continues to amaze me how easily we take the blessings in our lives for granted. Picture this: It is 0330hrs, it has been raining for nearly two weeks…
Just want to remind anyone joining us this Saturday (7/9/05) and parking at the Hairpin turn on the Pali Highway, that cars do occasionally get broken into at this location. We often times park at the Pali Lookout for this reason. However, even the Pali Lookout parking area has a high number of break-ins. The…
The results and photos have both been posted from this past Saturday’s race. Scroll down on the right side of the blog or go directly to them below. 2005 Firecracker Results 2005 Firecracker Photos
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Park Entrance to Waimanalo (via Maunawili Trail) and Back This Saturday starts a series of longer runs, however we are offering options for those runners who want to run less distance. Total Distance: Approximately 30 miles Meet time: 5:50 a.m. outside the entrance of Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden (Kaneohe). Please be quiet as we…
2005 WS100 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Ok, it wasn’t that dramatic, but I did have some super highs and some super lows. I felt really strong going up Emigrant Pass, but the ice took a lot of mental and physical energy to get through. I went down…
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.
