HURT100

H.U.R.T. 100: Aid Station Captain Needed For Nuuanu

Wanted:  Aid Station Captain (Nuuanu)

When: 2011 H.U.R.T. 100

Why: Because Bob & Barbie need a much deserved break.

What's In It For You?

Guaranteed slot in the 2012 H.U.R.T. 100, no lottery hassle.

Admiration from your fellow runners.

Ability to yell at runners and give them your unbiased opinion and expect them to take it.

Chance to talk trash to the competitors.

Work on your sleep deprivation as you undoubtedly will be up for a while (like 36 hours).

How hard will it be?

The infrastructure is in place. Tents, lighting, toilets will all be taken care of. This is a turnkey operation, just get your volunteers and purchase your supplies pre race. Bob and Barbie will be available pre race to help coach you along.

Interested?

Give either John (808-235-0577) or Jeff (808-358-8638) a call in the very near future so we can move forward and assimilate you into the planning meetings which are due to start in September. The running world needs you.

Aloha,

Jeff

H.U.R.T. 100 Lottery Selection Link

Runners,

If you are not attending the selection show in Hawaii you can view the lottery as it is in progress here

Lottery start time pushed back to 2:15.

Aloha

Link For Lottery Coming at 1:45 HST

Runners ,

Check back here at 1:45 HST and we will provide you with a link to the lottery.

Aloha,

Jeff

Kukui Nuts and Other Info

Aloha Runners,

FedEx has just delivered the Kukui nuts to Mark Gilligan in California. At this very moment he is feeding them into his computer and preparing it for the first ever H.U.R.T. 100 algorithm driven lottery. We have taken a test drive with the program and all systems are a go. To think that we are less than a week out from registration and we will soon have a starting field. My how times have changed. We would like to thank Mark for the incredible amount of time he has spent on this project. To any of you who are race directors we strongly encourage you to seek out Mark at Ultrasignup and have him help you out with your next race. And yes, this is a plug for a great product, however we have no financial interest in it. With that said, there are a few things to know:

The lottery will start promptly at 2 p.m. Hawaii time on 8/7/10.

For Hawaii folks if you plan on attending Selection Saturday at my place the doors open at 1 p.m. with a potluck event.

For the mainland, international and local folks who cannot make it we will post a link where you can have access to the updated entrant list as it happens.

Furthermore, entrants who are selected will be immediately e-mailed at the address given during registration. Ok, maybe not immediately but only a 2-3 second time lapse. 

Last but certainly not least, if you haven't already done so we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO UPLOAD A PHOTO at Ultrasignup. If you don't want us to see your face, make it a funny caricature. The photo will make the selection viewing much more enjoyable.

That's it for now. Good luck to all, and thank you for your interest in the H.U.R.T. 100.

Aloha,

John, PJ, & Jeff

Reminder: H.U.R.T. 100 Selection Saturday

Aloha Runners,

PJ, John, and I are pleased to invite you all to the first annual H.U.R.T. 100 Selection Saturday Show. The event will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Huff house in Moanalua Valley.

During the event, you will witness the selection of the 2011 field of runners for the H.U.R.T. 100 as they are selected one by one by the computer. You might even be asked to hit the "return" key to make the next selection. It promises to be a fun filled afternoon with friends and family. You are encouraged to come join the fun and be part of the excitement for those lucky enough to get one of the @ 125 slots. For those not so fortunate we ask that you refrain from crying, as crying is not allowed in ultrarunning, or at the H.U.R.T.

We are planning a potluck, so bring your favorite dish. We will be providing burgers (beef and I will look into veggie burgers) on the barbie, along with cold soda and water. For those who need alcohol I will have some beer available, but I will not have wine.

Date:    8/7/10

Time:    1 p.m. (HST), Lottery to start at 2 p.m. (HST). Ending should be around 4 p.m.

Place:    Huff's (1639 Ala Makani Place)

What:    Bring a dish to share

Who:     Runners applying to H.U.R.T. 100 and significant others

We live at the end of a culde-sac up a long drive. If you park in the drive you are likely to get blocked, but if you don't mind go for it. There should be street parking throughout the neighborhood. I don't know how many folks are coming so we are just going to go with it and have a good time.

For our mainland runners who cannot make the flight over for the selection show, we will have a link so you can see the selection process of runners as it progresses. Same applies to those living in Hawaii who are anti social.

Aloha, and good luck to you all. This is going to be fun.

Huffer

H.U.R.T. 100 Refund / Transfer Policy Statement

Runners,

Beginning with the 2011 event we will be utilizing the services of http://ultrasignup.com/ for our race registration. The open date for registration will begin on July 31, 2010 at 8:00 (HST) and last for 5 days only. The application and credit card payment will all be done electronically.The credit card utilized for event participation will not be charged until after the lottery is performed and the runners are chosen. Once the credit card has been charged the runner is deemed an entrant in the event.

An ordered waitlist for the event will maintained.

Entrants cannot transfer their entry to another participant.

A $100.00 refund will be made to an accepted runner should circumstances prevent participation in the event under the following conditions:

• Race management is notified prior to 11/15/2010 of intent to withdraw from run. Notice must be sent to PJ.          

• A runner is available on the waitlist and accepts to fill the vacated spot.

• A refund will not be made if the above conditions are not met.

Thank you for your interest in the H.U.R.T. 100.

John, Jeff & PJ

Final H.U.R.T. 100 Application Notice-Important

Dear Runner,

The clock is ticking down. The registration for the 2011 version of the H.U.R.T. 100 will soon be upon us. As you all know registration will be done at Ultrasignup . We would like to ask each of you to upload a picture at the site when you register. Who knows, maybe the picture will be worth another kukui nut in the lottery. For those of you who wish to keep your picture off the internet we suggest you upload a picture of your favorite animal, food dish or anything else that tickles your fancy.

Wishing you all the best. Good luck.

John, PJ, and Jeff

Reminder: H.U.R.T. 100 Mile Application

Runners,

The open application period for the H.U.R.T. 100 will soon be here. Please be sure to mark your calendar  for the event. Registration will be done at Ultrasignup. The open date for registration will begin on July 31, 2010 at 0800 (HST) and end at 2359 on August 5, 2010. The application and credit card payment will all be done electronically.

Good luck to you all.

John, PJ, & Jeff

2011 H.U.R.T. 100 Runner Selection Statement

Dear Runners,

 

It has been an incredible 10-year run for the H.U.R.T. Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run. During that time we have seen the run grow in popularity, and we have witnessed the improvement in the quality of the run and the runners who participate in the event. In an attempt to continue this improvement process we will be implementing some new processes for the 2011 edition of the H.U.R.T. 100.

 

Beginning with the 2011 event we will be utilizing the services of http://ultrasignup.com/ for our race registration. The open date for registration will begin on July 31, 2010 at 8:00 (HST) and last for 5 days only. The application and credit card payment will all be done electronically.

 

Beginning this year (2011 event) we will institute the H.U.R.T. 100 lottery algorithm whereby applicants will be awarded Kukui nuts in the lottery process to increase one's chances of being selected. Kukui nuts will be awarded based upon various criteria including, but not limited to the following:

 

·      Previous H.U.R.T. 100 finishes

·      Previous H.U.R.T. 100 starts

·      Previous 100 mile experience or lack thereof

·      Aloha spirit and sportsmanship or lack thereof

·      Harmonious mix of Hawaii, Mainland and International runners

·      Considerable services to HURT or to trail maintenance of the HURT trails

 

It is our hopes that these criteria will help us to achieve our objective of providing the following:           

 

·      Homogenous group of race entrants from the front of the pack to the back of the pack.

·      Opportunity for both the first time 100 hundred-mile runners and the first time H.U.R.T. 100 mile runner to get into the run.

·      Reward those runners who have supported the H.U.R.T. 100 over the years.

·      Reward and develop the Aloha spirit and sportsmanship among the participants in order to make the H.U.R.T. 100 truly unique.

·      Maintaining the high quality of the event.

Much Aloha,

John, Jeff & PJ.

 

 

Race Report from Brett Rivers on the 2010 HURT 100

Brett Rivers who finished as fourth place overall and third place male has a nice race report you can read here.

Be sure to read through to the end of his report where he has some other links too, including a pacing race report by Devon Crosby-Helms as she paced second place runner Nathan Yanko. You can read her story here.

Great stuff! Thanks

Brett Rivers who finished as fourth place overall and third place male has a nice race report you can read here.

Be sure to read through to the end of his report where he has some other links too, including a pacing race report by Devon Crosby-Helms as she paced second place runner Nathan Yanko. You can read her story here.

Great stuff! Thanks