Thank you

Mahalo to all you runners and volunteers who came out to Dillingham Airfield and gave it their all!

It took us to 1400hrs on Friday to finally have a permit on hand, and the whole process started in February. We had many challenges with our permit process from DOT (Airfield) due to 4 management changes. And each time the change happened, I had to start from scratch until we had that permit secured. DLNR had their own challenges with hurricane warnings and tropical storm warnings.  However, throughout the entire process, I had the amazing support from all the HURT Trail Series RD's, runners and volunteers!

Much mahalo to Jeff Fong, Arvel, Glen O, Benita, Donielle and Chris Wolfe to help clearing the trail section on the single-track section 3 weeks prior to the race. I apologize for not getting to the switchback section; it did not look that bad 3 weeks ago before all the rain.

The KPTS- In and Out Diner crew: Sandi K, Myra P, Ron F, Ruby and Loren A, Lauri Y. 
There is a video going around with you guys supposedly dancing with Def Leppard. 

Three Way aid station with Steve and Lisa Dewald as headmaster, Andy, Larry I, Sue L, Vicki D, Jill F, Heather, Tess and probably more. Thank you all for making sure that every runner got out of there as quick as possible!

Jacob Fansler

SPECIAL THANKS TO JACOB FANSLER!
Jacob was having the run of a lifetime and stopped on Kealia trail to help a runner in a VERY critical situation (extreme dehydration and loss of direction). He stopped knowing he was giving up his chances of making the cutoff time and carried the runner back up to three way for aid. Steve Dewald brought the runner’s temperature and dehydration under manageable control.
Julie Ng, Liza, and Melissa where able to help the runner back down to the airfield.

Julie Ng and Jessie D for staying with the last runner out from the airfield.

Long Road aid station under the extraordinary direction from Marian and Neil Yasuda, Mike H, Kana, Jackie D, Jacque T, Rex, Jen McVeay and many more.

Start-Finish: John Salmonson, Jeff and Vanessa H, Wily Woo, Glen, Augusto, the never stopping Sarah Santilli, and hubby Jeff C. I think it is time to give Jeff Huff credit for creating the Peacock race book and course description. Without his help and guidance, I would not be able to continue this race!  Iris O, Heather M, Amanda A, and our "security" Guard at the West Gate Sean Thompson!! He was there by himself from 6:00-10:45 and missed almost everything so that we could have access in and out the airfield.

And of course Jeff Fong, Gordon, and Benito for safety patrol and many days and hours helping to get this race off the ground.

From the many comments coming from the runners, I can say that this race proved once again to be an Ass Kicker and then some :)

Congratulations

Matt Hause (new course record holder) and Anna Albrecht took this year's wins. Click here for the full results.

Photos

Thank you, Kalani Pascual,  Mikey Brown and Brent Wong for taking course photos, and Augusto Decastro for the finisher photos.

Thank you all again my friends!

Freddy

Aloha Everyone,

The final instructions for Peacock Challenge have been sent to the runners via email. 

We will attempt to provide live tracking of runners at 27.5 miles and the finish line through UltraSignup (https://ultrasignup.com/live/live.htm?dtid=29344).

Runners' assigned bib numbers can be found by clicking the following link.
https://ultrasignup.com/entrants_event.aspx?did=52837

The current weather forecast is sunny in Waialua, but it could change by the end of the week so be prepared for the worst.

Mahalo and see you on Saturday!

Freddy

I am looking for volunteers to go up Peacock Challenge course and do some trail maintenance.

Meet at the Dillingham Airfield tomorrow morning, September 15, at 6am. We will hike up to the pig gates and the single track area.

Please contact me if you are able to volunteer. Make sure to select "Peacock Challenge" in the subject of the contact form.

Thank you my friends!

Freddy

Results, Photos, 3T Apparel Store & Mahalo Nui Loa

Congratulations and thank you to all those who participated in this year’s 27^th Annual HURT Tantalus Triple Trek! It was quite the adventure just to get to the start line. We hope you all came away with many great memories.

Top 3 men: Matt Hause 4:20 (center), Patrick Stover 4:33 (left), Duane Zitta 4:36 (right)

Top 3 women: Solange Saxby 5:15 (left), Bree Wee 5:38 (right), Anna Albrecht 5:57 (center)

It took more than a team or a village to put on this event with all the various logistics and planning. Much mahalos to our awesome HURT Ohana for all their time and efforts: PJ & John Salmonson, Carl Gammon, Freddy Halmes, Iris & Glenn Oshiro, Myra Pacubas, Ronald Federizo, Lauri Yonemoto, Neal Yasuda, Marian Yasuda (for letting us “borrow” Neal), Kelly Sutcliffe (+1), Kana Yamamoto, Jacque Tellei, Mike Cole, Augusto Decastro, Brian Dote, Kenji Takanishi, Amanda Allgood, Jaren Oshiro, Rachel Parker, Alex Garcia, Teresa Ullman, Jack Pease, Benito Quintana, Mark McKeague, Clem Aleka-Gorai, Adam Fabel, Mike Hee, Sue Lohr, Kalani Pascual, (Little) Jenn McVay, Rick Otani, Donielle & Chis Wolfe, and Sarah Santilli & Jeff Cashon.

Major thanks to O’ahu Na Ala Hele, Freddy Halmes, and the volunteers for performing down to the wire maintenance on the course due to the effects of Hurricane Lane (or its remnants).

Mahalo to Ray Woo of Runners HI for helping us get the supply of Tailwind Endurance and Skratch labs drinks.

Most of all a very big heartfelt mahalo to John Salmonson for creating a “challenging course’ that “was both exhilarating and technical to the point of near insanity” (a summary of quotes from various runners). Without his generosity to share his love of trail running and ingenuity to create the course, we wouldn’t be able to have celebrated this tradition. That being said, I guess this course is HURT-certified! Thank you, John!

Click here to view the results.

Course photos were taken by Kalani Pascual (Facebook) and Alex Garcia (Facebook). Finisher photos were taken by Augusto Decastro.

 TRIPLE TREK APPAREL STORE – LAST CALL

Open for 1 more week!

Store site: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/hurt-triple-trek-2018

Production time is two weeks (from the time of your order) with 4-6 days for delivery. Items will be shipped directly to you.

Use code “TRIPLETREK10” for a 10% discount.

See everyone again next year for the running of the 28^th Tantalus Triple Trek… same rote, same distance!!

Aloha No,

Sandi & Jeff, 3T RDs

John, PJ, and Carl

Aloha Everyone,

The big day is just around the corner…the 27th running of H.U.R.T.’s Tantalus Triple Trek (3T)!!!!

Here are the instructions for race day this Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 5:30am.

The Start/Finish area is at the picnic table and bathrooms by the Maunalaha trailhead (just above the Hawaii Nature Center). Participants may arrive as early as 4:45am. Start time will be around 5:30am (or when John says ‘GOOOOOOO!!!!!!”). Be at the Start/Finish area no later than 5:15am to check-in with John and his lovely helpers as well as receive your race number.

PARKING: Available along the access road to the Nature Center (before the gate) and along Tantalus Drive (near the Makiki pumping station). When parking along the side of the road, all tires must be off the roadway. A volunteer will be near the entrance of the access road to assist you with parking.

DROP BAGS: A single drop bag may be left at the Start/Finish and accessed by the runner at the completion/start of each loop. Please have it adequately labeled with your name. Also be courteous of your fellow runners by not bringing a large drop bag or excessive gear.

COURSE: Three (3) Loops. Each loop heads up the Kanealole (Center/Pipe) trail across Makiki Valley trail, up & along the Moleka Manoa Cliff and Kalawahine trails then along Tantalus Drive. Continue down Nahuina trail, back across Makiki Valley trail then down the Maunalaha trail (Hogsback), and back to the start/finish.

Runners are expected to know the course or be able to follow the trail markings (a map is provided below). There will be course marshals at the major intersections for only the first loop. The course will be adequately marked with ORANGE ribbon going from the start to the apex of the course (the top pig gate along Manoa Cliff trial). WHITE ribbon will take runners back down the start/finish. As always BLUE means “DO NOT GO HERE!”

Upon the completion of each loop, runners are required to check into the start/finish with a volunteer, stating their run number. Once they hear the volunteer report their number to John, they may proceed to their drop bag or get assistance from the volunteers. Upon starting loops 2 and 3, runners must report that they are departing out (i.e., “#21 heading out!!!”).

The course crosses two roadways. There will be course marshals at both crossings and at all trail intersections for only the first loop. Thereafter, be careful when crossing these roadways. There will be, not only vehicles but also cyclists and road runners so be cautious and courteous. This is a long race so a few seconds to be safe is well worth it.

CUT-OFF TIMES: Runners will have 9 hours to complete all three loops. The finish area will close at 2:30pm. Runners must start their third/final loop by 11:30am and reach the Kalawahine aide station by 1:30pm.

AID STATIONS: There will be two aide stations along the course: 1) start/finish area (Maunalaha-Kanealoloe trailhead) and 2) Tantalus road crossing (Kalawahine trailhead). Both will be adequately stocked with water, sports drink, soda, fruits (watermelon, bananas, oranges), and various salty and sweet treats (peanut butter/jelly sandwiches, chips, pretzels, gummies, etc.).

** We will be offering Skratch at both aide stations as the featured sports drink. Runners will also be able to refuel with Tailwind Endurance drink at HNC.**

EXPECTATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO:

Runners must carry a minimum of 24 ounces of water while on trail as well as supply their own gels, electrolytes, sports nutrition for the race (other than what is offered at the aide station). No aspirin or oral medications will be available.

Sunrise will not be until after 6am. Bring a personal light source (i.e. small flashlight, headlamp) to navigate the trail until the sun has adequately lit the trail.

We encourage you to get aide only at either of the two aide stations. While we do welcome crewing, have them meet you at these locations. Crewing anywhere else along the course will not be allowed. Additionally, pacers are NOT needed or allowed for this event.

Listen to, thank, and respect the volunteers. We cannot have these events without them! Swearing or signs of disrespect will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.

A few photographers will be along the course, so please keep up those big smiles as you never know where they’ll be hiding!

As the course is not closed to the public, be courteous to all other trail users. Treat fellow runners and trail enthusiasts with the same kindness and respect that you would like to be treated with. If you would like to pass by, ask to do so when space is available and thank them. Likewise, if someone would like to pass by you, let them do so when space allows. Kindness goes a long way.

Do not leave any `opala (garbage) on the trails. Littering may result in disqualification so “Pack it in and pack it out!”

Should you decide to pull yourself from the race, you must inform the race directorate as soon as possible and before you leave the premises. We would like to ensure that all are safe and accounted for at the end of the day.

As runners finish, we will be serving chili (regular & vegetarian) with rice/potatoes and a few other items for runners to enjoy. Feel free to join us and bring a dish to share.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us via email at hurt3trek[at]gmail[dot]com.

Have a great remainder of the week and see you dark and early this Saturday!

Mahalo,
Sandi and Jeff (your 3T RDs)

2018 Triple Trek Race Apparel

Store site: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/hurt-triple-trek-2018
** This just in: grey trucker caps have been added to the store!! **
All caps are beautifully embroidered.
Production time is two weeks (from the time of your order) with 4-6 days for delivery. Items will be shipped directly to you!
Use the code “TRIPLETREK10” for a 10% discount.

UPDATE: WE WILL BE CANCELLING TOMORROW'S TRAINING RUN. THIS IS TO ENSURE EVERYONE'S SAFETY BOTH ON & OFF THE TRAIL.

THE WEATHER SYSTEM HAS SLOWED DOWN & THEY'RE EXPECTING THE HEAVY RAINS & HIGH WINDS TO IMPACT O'AHU THIS AFTERNOON (FRIDAY, 8/24) THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING (SATURDAY, 8/25). MORE RAIN WILL FOLLOW IN THE DAYS AFTER. 

PLEASE STAY SAFE & DON'T TAKE ANY UNNECESSARY RISKS.

Aloha Everyone,

We hope all are safe and have made the adequate preparations for the approaching hurricane. Please find the following link as a means to stay informed:

https://hawaiitrails.hawaii.gov/trails/#/

http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/pages/HLS.php

Although we’re less than two weeks from race day, please do not attempt to go outside for some training if the conditions are bad. We want to see everyone on race morning!  

That being said & barring the weather, please join us this Saturday, August 25^th, for a loop or two (or more ?) of the 2018 Tantalus Triple Trek course. We will be meeting at the picnic area by the Maunalaha & Kanealole trailhead (just behind the Hawaii Nature Center) by 6am. We will depart shortly thereafter. We will be going in the clockwise direction (up Kanealole/Center trail aka Pipe) for both loops. Below is a map of the course. Be sure to bring enough water and nutrition for the distance that you plan to do (at least 24 oz per a loop). Hope to see you all there.

We will post in the comments below as well as on social media (Facebook, Instagram) the day prior (Friday, 8/24) whether the training session will be held (or canceled). Should the storm hit prior and we cancel the training, please be Akamai in knowing we are doing this with your safety in mind. Oahu Na Ala Hele and the trail advisory council are predicting major impacts to all trail systems should it remain on its predicted track, i.e., fallen trees and branches, landslides, flooding.

The Triple Trek store is open for all to purchase race swag online. ** This just in: grey trucker caps have been added to the store!!**  Here is the link store site:

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/hurt-triple-trek-2018

Production time is two weeks (from the time of your order) with 4-6 days for delivery. Please use the code “TRIPLETREK10” for a 10% discount.

NOTE: For the last two races of the HURT trail series we’ll be using Skratch as our electrolyte drink. In addition, we will be featuring Tailwind nutrition. Much Mahalos to Ray Woo (Runner’s HI) for the big assist in getting these great products for use in our events!

Last and certainly not the least….. Congratulations to all who have been bestowed the privilege & honor of being selected to run the 2019 HURT 100-mile trail run! Best wishes on successful training and hope to see all in January!!

Please be safe over the next several days and hope to see you all very soon!

Aloha,

Sandi & Jeff

3T RDs

HURT 100 lottery selection starts on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 2:00 pm HST.

Names of selectees will be posted on UltraSignup using the link below:
https://ultrasignup.com/lottery/lottery_draw_list.aspx?did=56682

This year, we will also provide live video streaming of the lottery selection on our Facebook Page and YouTube channel. If you haven't already done so...

please "Like" our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/hurthawaii/

and

please click "Subscribe" on our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/c/Hurthawaiiohana

Aloha Everyone,

Let the crazy HURT ultra run season begin! Join us this Saturday, August 18th, for a loop or so of the 2018 Tantalus Triple Trek course. We will be meeting at the picnic area by the Maunalaha & Kanealole trailhead (just behind the Hawaii Nature Center) by 6am. We will depart shortly thereafter. We will be going in the clockwise direction (up Kanealole/Center trail aka Pipe). Scroll down for course map.

Please be sure to bring enough water and nutrition for the roughly 10-mile loop (more if you intend to do additional mileage). Hope to see you all there.

The Triple Trek store is open for all to purchase race swag on-line. Here is the link store site:

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/hurt-triple-trek-2018

Production time is two weeks (from the time of your order) with 4-6 days for delivery. Please use the code “TRIPLETREk10” for a 10% discount.

Please also remember the lottery for the HURT 100-mile endurance run will be held in that same afternoon (2:00pm). A lucky group of 125 brave and aspiring runners will have the honor of being able to run in one of the hardest 100-miles races. Best of luck to all who have entered the lottery.

Sandi & Jeff 3T RDs

Aloha Everyone,

Many congratulations to all that ran this past weekend’s Maunawili Out & Back 22-miler/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! We are excited to begin the countdown to the 27th Tantalus Triple Trek (3T)… just over 3 weeks to go!!

This year’s race will take place on Saturday, September 1st, with a 5:30am start time from the Hawaii Nature Center. As always the course will consist of three consecutive loops of the course (for a total of 30+ trail miles). This year we will be running the course in its traditional “clockwise” direction. If you do not know the course, please be sure to take part at least one of the two planned training/preview runs. As no pacers will be allowed, it is highly encouraged for those who are not familiar with the course to attend at least one of the sessions. Here is a map of the course:

Training/preview runs will take place on Saturday, August 18th, and Saturday, August 25th. Please stay tuned for future posts on time and location to meet.

By popular demand, we will again be offering race swag for purchase online. Here is the link to the Triple Trek store:
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/hurt-triple-trek-2018
It is now officially open for your orders with production time being two weeks (from the time of your order) with 4-6 days for delivery. This should get you your 3T gear by race day if you order early. Please use the code “TRIPLETREK10” for a 10% discount.

Aloha and safe training,
Jeff & Sandi, the 3T RDs

Thank you to everyone that came out to play in the mud and enjoy the beautiful Maunawili Trail!

Click here for the race results.

For some fantastic photos, see Kalani Pascual's Facebook photo album, Brent Wong's website, and Wookie Kim's Facebook photo album.  Mahalo for capturing some great moments!  And BIG mahalo to Augusto for capturing some fabulous post-race piggy photos and for raising some killer beets! 

The list of people that helped each runner to have a great experience is very long, but here goes:

John and PJ, Arvel and Benita, Kana, Jacki, Kathleen, Sue, Judy, Jen, Name Twin Jen, Jeff F, Jeff C, Mike F, Mike C, Mike H, Clem, Jack, Vicki, Les, Jacque, Wookie, Kelley, Glenn, Liza, Zoey, Melanie, Amanda, and many runners who stayed after their adventure to help with the clean-up.  We are so grateful for everyone that pitched in to make this event happen!  Thank you to the Koolau Golf Course for hosting our group of happy, muddy people!

Mahalo,

Neal and Marian