7th Annual Great Olympic Peninsula St. Patrick's Day Run / Walk

• 50K * Marathon * Half Marathon *

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.

Salt Creek 24 Registration is OPEN!

Peninsula Adventure Sports is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Rain Bear Running Club to bring you this year's Salt Creek 24. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Rain Bear Running Club, a group known for its passion, expertise, and dedication to fostering a vibrant running community. The Salt Creek 24 has always been about celebrating endurance, adventure, and the stunning beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, and this partnership will take it to the next level.

With three event options, this all-day, all-night event has so much opportunity to get you on your feet, challenge you and provide you with scenery you won’t find anywhere else! Located at the Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington, runners and/or walkers will circle the park on a 1.3 mile route for 24 hours either solo, part of a relay team or as a Last Runner Standing (see event details for description of each event). While racing, individuals will be treated to expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, towering evergreens, vivid green moss and ferns, along with a bit of World War II history!

While the clock will be running for 24 hours, this event is designed to allow athletes to challenge themselves by their own design – they can lap the course when they want, as many times as they like. Run or walk the whole 24 hours? That’s fine. Any other number of hours is fine too, in any configuration. You can go on and off the course as you please. Have a certain mileage goal? Just do that! You may stop at any time if you decide you have had enough fun. Training for another race? Awesome!

What’s included in your race registration?

1. A fully stocked aide station, including special featured treats during the toughest night hours! Food to fill your belly and volunteers to cheer you on and fill your soul!

2. A first come, first serve area for runners who plan to circle the park continuously to set up their own aide station/canopy. (This area will be LIMITED and is intended only for those racers planning to take breaks of less than 1 hour.)

3. What is a race without SWAG?! We’ve got that part in the bag. Let us surprise you!

THERE WILL BE PRICE INCREASES AUGUST 1 AND OCTOBER 1, SO DON'T DELAY!

CAMPING

We recommend reserving a campsite at Salt Creek Recreation Area as soon as possible. If the campsites sell out, don't worry! We will be working with the park that all racers that want to come will get one of the First Come First Serve campsites, or an alternative camping space for the event. Also, if you do plan to be on the course for the entirety of the race (stops no more than an hour) - you do not need a campsite, you can stage out of your vehicle or set up a 10x10 pop up canopy to have as your staging area.

How to participate in Salt Creek 24 as a Fundraiser

Fundraising as a part of Salt Creek 24 is OPTIONAL, but we are excited to offer this opportunity for anyone who wants to participate. How does it work? Take a look at our Step-by-Step Guide to becoming a fundraiser. We have a number of established Charity Partners that you can choose from, or you can choose your own charity. If you want to choose your own charity, please contact us at [email protected] with the contact name and email address of your charity (you will need to contact them to see if they are interested first!) and we can get them set up as a choice before your register.

REFUND POLICY

• There are no refunds allowed and no deferrals to future years races.

• Transfers are allowed until 3 days before the race.

• If we are forced to cancel for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year, or an 80% refund

• During the registration process, you will have the chance to purchase refund insurance (unavailable for Canadian racers

• rules of the insurance company and not us or RunSignUp), which will allow a full refund if you are unable to attend the event due to several covered reasons including accident, illness and family emergency. Full insurance information at: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000133083-what-is-protecht-regshield-