Washington · Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The CWES - Oh deer, last ferry is at 10:30 pm is a 27 miles and ultra event held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
About Tour de Lavender
With vistas of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the blue expanse of the Salish Sea, and multi-hued fields of wondrous lavender to roam, the “Tour de Lavender” is more than just a ride, it’s an experience! Since 2013, the Tour de Lavender has given cyclists from beginner to expert the chance to celebrate the stunning beauty of the Olympic Peninsula and enjoy the renowned lavender farms of the Sequim-Dungeness. Celebrate some more when you return to the finish area with pizza, beer garden, socializing. You can also pick up any purchases that you made at the farms, which we will transport back to the event finish area for you!
Peninsula Trails Coalition
Proceeds from the Tour de Lavender go to the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and are used for the construction and maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail, as well as advocacy and education.
There are a number of ways to participate in the Tour de Lavender:
The 35-mile Fun Ride. The Fun Ride on the Tour de Lavender is a loop course and is for cyclists looking for a more casual, relaxed ride. The route is over mostly level terrain, and most of it is on low traffic country roads as well as the Olympic Discovery Trail, the Peninsula’s crown jewel of scenic bikeways.
The 64-mile Metric Century. The Metric Century is also a loop course. It is mostly over level or gently rolling terrain but incorporates two more challenging hill climbs. It follows backcountry roads and segments of the region’s premier scenic bikeway, and the Olympic Discovery Trail. Elevation gained on the route is more than 2,000 feet.
Both courses visit multiple lavender farms. Each farm has a dedicated Tour de Lavender support station offering snacks, beverages, and quick access to mechanical support if your bike needs it. Each farm also has its own unique character, but all are dedicated to making your visit a memorable experience and truly “cyclist-friendly.”
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1ST.
Entry fees:
Adult:
$80 January 1 - April 30
$90 May 1 - Jun 30
$95 July 1 - August 1
Youth pricing: $35 ages 13-17 / $15 ages 12 and under
Entry fee includes: swag bag, marked courses as well as paper and digital maps, pre-event and on-course mechanical support, fully-stocked snack stations at each farm and at Sequim Bay State Park, post-ride pizza (and a no-host beer garden to compliment it!), shopping service (we will transport your farm purchases back to the finish area for you), and more.
See the Tour de Lavender website for full event information.
NEW for 2026! MORE ways to experience Tour de Lavender and support the Olympic Discovery Trail
Tour de Lavender Self-Guided
This is for folks who either cannot attend on August 1 or prefer a more low-key experience while still supporting fundraising for the Olympic Discovery Trail. Participants ride either of the distances on any day between July 20 - 31 or Aug 2-15 (NOT on August 1st). We will provide a swag bag, paper and digital maps, and all of the information you need to have a lovely day visiting the farms, such as the schedule of farm operating hours, coupons, and more. Price is $55 per person.
Refund and Return Policy
Tour de Lavender registration fees are nonrefundable. During the registration process, you will have the chance to buy refund insurance from BikeSignUp (not available to Canadians participants – rules of the insurance company not us or BikeSignUp), which will allow a full refund in certain circumstances including including accident, illness and family emergency. Full insurance information HERE.
Tour de Lavender registration fees are transferable to another rider for the current years event. Follow these instructions to transfer.
Tour de Lavender jerseys and T-shirts may be exchanged for a different size provided they are returned undamaged within seven days. No exchanges, refunds, or credits are available for any other Tour de Lavender merchandise.
The Great Olympic Adventure Trail Run (GOAT Run) is a trail 50K, marathon & half marathon that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State.
The route follows the single track Adventure Trail for the majority of the course, plus some unpaved forest road mixed in, and less than a mile on pavement. The finish line is in Olympic National Park at the deep, glacially carved Lake Crescent. Famous for its turquoise blue waters of exceptional clarity, the lake is the perfect place to end the race.
The course reaches a maximum elevation of 1,619 feet, with a cumulative elevation gain of 1500 ft for the half, 3500 ft for the marathon, and 3700 ft for the 50K. Challenging? Absolutely! This is a difficult course. But it’s worth it! *(note: half course is long, about 14 mi)
What’s included?
In addition to an epic outdoor experience in the far northwest corner, all runners receive a professional well-organized event, a well-marked course, food and snacks at water stations along the course, a piece of custom race swag, free shuttle to start, chip timing, after-party at Log Cabin Resort including heavy snacks and water / electrolyte. Bring cash or card with you, as we will have a beer / cider garden at the finish line!
Where to stay
Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering a special 25% off discount for GOAT Runners.
Booking link here.
Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code GOAT to receive the same discounted pricing.
GOAT Run is Cupless
Unnecessary waste and trash is something we are working to eliminate from our events. As an organization dedicated to maintaining a clean race and doing our part to keep our trails clean, starting in 2024 we will be going cupless. This means we are eliminating the use of disposable cups at our races. Runners will carry their own hydration vessels, weather it be a backpack, water bottle, or a compressible cup such at the HydraPak speed cup.
Giving Back
This race is a friendly, community-based event, and a portion of race proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Peninsula Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington, in appreciation for their countless hours of trail construction and maintenance on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Refund Policy
50% refund available until August 15, NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE
No deferrals to next year
Transfers are allowed until 3 days before the race. Transfer instructions.
You will have the choice during the registration process to buy cancellation insurance (unavailable for Canadian racers – rules of the insurance company and not us or RunSignUp). With the insurance, you will get a full refund in certain circumstances including including accident, illness and family emergency, even after the August 15th date. Click here for more info and FAQ about the RegShield insurance.
If we are forced to cancel for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year, or an 80% refund
Full information on our website.
The Big Hurt is a multi-sport race that includes four legs and participants can race solo in Iron Division or as a relay team. Big Hurt is unique in that all transitions are at the same location, making for an all-day party atmosphere. Even better, the transition is located on the beautiful waterfront in downtown Port Angeles. Race legs include:
A 15-mile mountain bike that takes place in the foothills above Port Angeles (10-mile mountain bike, 5 miles on road downhill to downtown Port Angeles race hub for transition to kayak leg)
A 2.6-mile kayak in Port Angeles Harbor
A 30-mile road bike that goes west out of Port Angeles and crosses the Elwha River and visits Freshwater Bay, as well as the lower parts of Kelly Ridge on Dan Kelly and Eden Valley Roads.
A 10K Run, out and back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront
Full Big Hurt info here.
Please make note of our very specific KAYAK REQUIREMENTS - click here to review. Also note that we will NO LONGER ALLOW PADDLEBOARD in the kayak leg. Also note that you cannot pick up your kayak until 3pm - please plan your day accordingly. From 3-4pm you can hand carry your kayak out to wherever you have parked in the downtown area. Starting at 4pm you can drive into the drop off/pick up lot to pick up your kayak.
BRAND NEW!! THE BIG HURT PODCAST. Our very own cast of characters – the Big Hurt Committee – discussing what you will find on the courses, and giving you all sorts of race information and tips.
Listen on: Spotify Apple Amazon
Team Division Categories: Regular (3-4 team members), Masters (3-4 team members all age 50+), Tandem (2 team members), Company Team (no more than 1 member that does not work for the company), and High School (high school students age 15 and up - can include one adult team member).
The prices of the event are:
Iron Divison:
Early bird through December 31: $85
January 1 - August 31: $95
Sept 1 - Sept 25: $105
Teams:
Early bird through December 31: $60 (High School $30)
January 1 - April 30: $69 (High School $35)
May 1 - August 31: $75 (High School $40)
September 1 - Sept 25: $85 (High School $45)
Team captains - Register and create a team, then start inviting team members to join! (*team members can change later - the original team member who is dropping out will be refunded the entry fee, but not the RunSignUp processing fee)
A portion of event proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and promotion of the Olympic Discovery Trail and Olympic Adventure Trail.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY SEPT 1st TO BE ASSURED A T-SHIRT IN YOUR SIZE. No changes to t-shirt sizes can be made after Sept 1st, and you cannot exchange sizes at the race.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for participant-initiated cancellations.
During the registration process, you can opt in to a RunSignUp insurance for a small fee- this will ensure you a full refund in certain circumstances including including accident, illness and family emergency. Click here for more information and FAQ about the RegShield insurance.
Transfers to another person are allowed. Transfer instructions.
We do not anticipate cancellation except under extreme circumstances, but if we do need to cancel, participants will receive a free transfer to the following year, or an 80% refund.
Join us on Saturday, October 3 for the Spruce Railroad 5K / 10K. The 5K and 10K will be an out-and-back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along Lake Crescent.
The 5K and 10K will start at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 3rd at Spruce Railroad Trailhead on East Beach Road - Olympic National Park - Lake Crescent.
Jamestown S'Klallam Glow Run 5K / 10K. The 5K and 10K will be an out and back on the Olympic Discovery Trail.
The 5K and 10K will start at dusk, approximately 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 6th at the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. All of Jamestown lights will be shining bright and on display during the run.
HEADLAMPS (OR FLASHLIGHTS) WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RACE. One of the giveaway options are headlamps