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HURT, Inc. promotes running as a sport and healthy lifestyle for our community. HURT is actively engaged with the community to promote access to the local trail system, working with local governing agencies, other non-profit organizations, and landowners to help preserve the ʻĀina.
The Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT) traces its roots back to the early 1980’s. This was the time of the running boom, when countless 10K’s and half marathons were held throughout the year to help many Hawaiʻi runners prepare for the Honolulu Marathon. There were very few trail runners, and even fewer ultra runners. The runners who sought trail runs or ultra endurance events became the core that formed the original HURT. HURT was founded with the mission of providing trail race events and ultrarunning events for the people of Hawaiʻi and elsewhere, all in an effort to promote and spread the joy of running long distances and running on trails.
In 2020, HURT incorporated and became a 501(c)(3) organization under the Road Runners Club of America and formally changed its name to HURT, Inc. While little has changed from the initial slogan of “No profits, no assholes,” HURT, Inc. updated its mission in order to continue the vision of our HURT founders.
While HURT, Inc. does not actively solicit donations, we are providing an opportunity for those who have a desire to help us meet the mission of HURT, Inc. All donations to HURT, Inc. are directed to our programs in support of the HURT, Inc. mission, such as:
- Donations to local running groups, student athletic teams, and other 501(c)(3) organizations
- Trail maintenance supplies
- The lowest-possible event entry fees so we can continue to encourage a healthy lifestyle through running while maintaining a no-profit approach.
If you would like to join us in this mission with a financial gift, please click on the “Donate” button. PayPal, through its PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF), will collect the donated funds and distribute to HURT, Inc. without any fees to the donor or recipient. PPGF, as a registered 501(c)(3), will send you a tax deductible receipt. All donations made via the platform will be forwarded to HURT, Inc. HURT, Inc. reserves the right to halt the donation process during any given fiscal year if the donated funds meet the requirements of the mission for HURT.
Mahalo for your continued support to the community trails, the volunteers, and the runners of the HURT Trail Series and the HURT 100.
HURT, Inc.