Peacock Challenge

Description of the PC 55
The Peacock Challenge, brought to you by the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT, Inc.), is an extremely difficult event designed for the most adventurous and well-prepared runner (this is not an entry-level ultra run event). Conducted on trails located in the Kuaokala Forest Reserve Area above the Dillingham Airfield (Waialua, Hawai‘i), the race is noted for its extreme terrain with steep climbs/descents and heat and humidity (occasional rain), all within a uniquely scenic course high above Northwest O’ahu, offering breathtaking views of the majestic blue coastline of the Pacific Ocean.

• The course is two laps of approximately 27.5 miles. Runners will complete two laps of the course.
• Approximately 6,250 feet of elevation gain/loss for each 27.5-mile lap (12,500 feet total).
• 76% single-track trail, 24% asphalt road (Mokuleia Access Road / AKA Long Road).
• The terrain consists of mostly packed soil surface generously interspersed with rocks, puddles and mud wallows (many more if raining). Sections of the trail pass through the forest, along exposed ridges, and past vertical embankments.
• 17-hour time limit for the event (completion time) with a 7.5-hour (1:30 pm) cutoff after the first lap at Dillingham Airfield. (See course cutoff times later in the document).
• PC 55 is a cupless race. There will be no cups at aid stations. Runners are advised to plan on bringing their own bottle or collapsible cup.
• The PC 27.5 will be held on the same day with runners completing only one loop of the course.

Description of the PC 27.5
The PC, brought to you by the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT, Inc.), is an extremely difficult event designed for the most adventurous and well-prepared runner (this is not an entry-level ultra run event). Conducted on trails located in the Kuaokala Forest Reserve Area above the Dillingham Airfield (Waialua, Hawai‘i), the race is noted for its extreme terrain with steep climbs/descents and heat and humidity (occasional rain), all within a uniquely scenic course high above Northwest O’ahu, offering breathtaking views of the majestic blue coastline of the Pacific Ocean.

• The course is approximately 27.5 miles starting and finishing at Dillingham Airfield.
• Approximately 6,250 feet of elevation gain/loss over the course.
• 76% single-track trail, 24% asphalt road (Mokuleia Access Road / AKA Long Road).
• The terrain consists of mostly packed soil surface generously interspersed with rocks, puddles and mud wallows (many more if raining). Sections of the trail pass through the forest, along exposed ridges, and past vertical embankments.
• Start time is at 7 am. The official cut-off time at the finish is 6:30 pm (11.5 hours), with a cutoff time of 1:30 pm (6.5 hours) at the Long Road Aid Station. Cut-off times are described as the time the runner exits the aid station. Once a runner leaves an aid station, they cannot then return to the same aid station at the same locale and continue on, if it is beyond the cut-off time.
• PC 27.5 is a cupless race. There will be no cups at aid stations. Runners are advised to plan on bringing their own bottle or collapsible cup.
• Note that there will be another event on the same day with entrants completing two loops of the course to complete the PC 55-mile run.