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HURT 100
Race Details:
- Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
- Race Date: 01/17/2027
- Race Distances: 100 Mile, Ultra Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Western States 100: Yes
UTMB Index: Yes
HURT 100 Description
The HURT100 sends runners on five brutal 20-mile loops through the rain-soaked Mānoa, Makiki, and Nuʻuanu Valleys above Honolulu, climbing and descending roughly 24,500 feet of slick mud, roots, and rock. Starting and finishing at the Hawaiʻi Nature Center, the course rarely offers flat ground or long sightlines, trading scenery for relentless, technical terrain in a lush tropical rainforest. Entry is by lottery only, and with a historical finish rate hovering around 50%, HURT100 has earned its reputation as one of the most physically demanding Western States and UTMB Index qualifiers in the country.
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HURT 100 Additional Details:
Entry is decided entirely by lottery each August, with the Book of HURT — the race’s detailed runner handbook — published each year covering entry rules, course notes, and cutoffs. The course runs in five ~20-mile loops back to the Makiki start/finish, with a cutoff for each completed loop and a hard 36-hour overall limit. Because the trail network runs through a working rainforest, sections occasionally get rerouted around storm damage or landslides, so runners should check the latest course notes before race week. Expect near-constant humidity, frequent rain, and deep mud regardless of reroutes — trail shoes with real traction and a strong stomach for repeated laps matter more here than raw speed. There’s no pacer support built into the format; this is a run-your-own-race event through and through.
Course Information
Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: 36 hr
# of Finishers
100 Mile: 84 finishers (2026)
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 24,500 ft
Elevation Loss: 24,500 ft
Average Temperature
- Low: 66°F
- High: 80°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
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Things to Do in Honolulu, HI, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Honolulu Zoo
See African giraffes and pink flamingos at the Honolulu Zoo, bordering Waikīkī and Kapiʻolani Park — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Shopping
Royal Hawaiian Center
Browse more than 310,000 square feet of shopping, dining, and entertainment at the Royal Hawaiian Center on Waikīkī’s Kalākaua Avenue — an easy, flat, walkable stroll.
Landmark
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pay respects at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, home to the USS Arizona Memorial and one of Hawaii’s most visited sites — an easy, mostly-outdoor, low-impact stop.
Museums & History
ʻIolani Palace
Tour ʻIolani Palace, the only official state residence of royalty in the United States, in the heart of downtown Honolulu — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Outdoors & Trails
Ala Wai Canal Promenade
Walk or jog the flat promenade along the Ala Wai Canal, a scenic waterway bordering Waikīkī — an easy, low-impact option for tapering or recovering legs.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Diamond Head State Monument
Hike to the summit of Lēʻahi, or Diamond Head State Monument, for a panoramic view over Waikīkī — a moderate option for those with good legs after race day.
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