ROOTED | The story of HURT

Every year on the island of O'ahu a group known as HURT (Hawaiian Ultra Running Team) puts on what has become known as one of the most difficult trail running races in the world, the HURT 100. This is the story of HURT, how a community of runners came together and built a legacy.
Produced by Matt Stevens
Directed by Steven Mortinson and Bryson Steele
Cinematography by Bryson Steele and Steven Mortinson
Edited by Steven Mortinson and Bryson Steele
Music by Johnny Bertram
Drone Photography by OpticalHi
Archive Photos and Videos provided by the HURT community.

[@lewisnunn8072]

Seeing my brother run the HURT brought tears to my eyes - again. Thank you for honoring his memory. I will see you all in 2021, I may not finish on the HURT on the first go but I WILL finish. I remember when my brother dropped out at mile 48 on his first attempt, he called me discouraged and told me he may have been kidding himself the whole time. I reminded him that everyone who knew us knew that the Nunn brothers where endlessly stubborn, harness that and make it FUN and he would finish. I said it and he proved it by taking 3rd place overall. This is for you little brother.

[@candacehodges2039]

rn

[@Sjudit84]

OMG I bawled my eyes out when the pacers said why it is important to be a pacer, I was crying all til the end from that point on...

[@Mybrightidea22]

Beautiful documentary, it made me cry, also makes me want to do this race !

[@alexanderglover389]

I was in tears for over half this documentary I think ❤️brilliance

[@theseusbodymind4261]

One of the best running movies I've seen, and I watch tons of them! Really captures the community spirit of running and the passion for sports in general and how events can bring people together and change lives forever!

[@NikolaTeslaEE]

After hearing David Goggins talk about this race, I had to look it up. This video and trail makes me want to quit powerlifting and train exclusively running just to do this. I’ve done Spartans, Tough Mudders, but this is on another level. Great video. Who knows, maybe someday …

[@FanCraze-mr4do]

Came here from Goggins too. This looks like an incredible feat.

[@alexandereast4072]

I did and I’m going this year

[@alexandereast4072]

did it

[@DannyPimienta]

Watched it for the thirs time this week. I love the history behind the HURT 100. Wish I could run it.

[@ultratrailblazers5806]

DUUUUUUUUDE.....This is SO good!! Hot Damn! Ok, HURT, you're on my list...

[@SimoneTursi111]

One day i will do it, amazing film, thank you all of you!!!🙏❤️

[@Hertog101]

17:11 Goggins?? :O

[@cheban9463]

Sure as sh*t!!

[@haplessguitarphotography7688]

Ty to use still f TV

[@alexanderglover389]

Definitely goggins 17:11 🙌🏻

[@thekill1197]

Such a beautiful event! What an amazing production as well! Well done! :D

[@thorruns3966]

Hoping to run this race one day! Excellent film...

[@mickhurley7305]

Wow.. thats one great documentary. You guys are gifted dont ever lose your humble eye. Great soundtrack , extracted the essence of the race and the people. And dropped some pure visual bombs , whether up close or long shots. Stunning work deserves a million views.

[@normalhispanicdude]

The video is amazing, the race, incredible. Much mahalos guys.

[@DaniyyelB]

Wow! What a great film covering so many aspects of ultra running. Watched this while getting ready for my Sunday long and feeling inspired!

[@davidgladwell8009]

Such a beautiful story , the true essence of trail running .. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@alisoncampbell7175]

So so lovely. So much heart. Thank you! You made my Monday!

[@danielgembski4487]

AMAZING, THE RACE, THE TEAM, THE DOC PURE JOY TO WATCH RESPECT GUYS

[@Simco_]

This may be the best profile of a race I've ever seen. Everything you guys did was great. Profiling the team and the people and building the essence of the race through everyone associated with it was fantastic. I realize it's only been up for a few days but it's it's practically criminal that there are only two views before me.

[@Sanko1960]

Wow. Thank you so much. I've never seen so much support, encouragement, trust for every runner. Leaving aside the beautiful footage and excellent script, what's so overwhelming is the ultra running family that HURT has created and nurtured.

[@AaSinSin137]

Why I just see this video now... This is amazing documentary. Wish could go there sometimes at least become volunteer.

[@trailsofanoldrunner]

A beautiful, touching, film. Thank you

[@trystanblambert9604]

This is incredible, sums up 100 mile racing. Bucket list race for sure

[@EEEbrahim3971]

It was a great experience even just watching the video.

[@gavsta18]

This is a fantastic documentary. Proof that the YT algorithm is trash. This is a couple million views worthy. Thanks for making it.

[@ericbraun7874]

That's a terrific video, thanks for posting. Inspiring.

[@mikeandemoutdoors1344]

What a film. Now that goes to the top of my bucket list!

[@implorapace]

Oh my gosh! You created this?! It is amazing, what a beautiful picture of nature, of runners and of family. It made me cry.... Wow. Well done! Thank you for uploading this and for the comitment. Thank you!

[@rolfbjrkvin2222]

very beautiful, with a lot of beautiful people, hopefully I can do this one day

[@p0769781]

Really great film. Thank you.

[@trebloh3080]

Great storytelling! Learned so much! Thank you!

[@jackiel.1241]

I really enjoyed this, fantastic!! Mahalo!!

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Wow seriously amazing movie I have heard of HURT, but never understood it. This was inspiring!

[@Speakerboxers]

I’m lovin’ the old school pics ❤️❤️

[@andrewtownsendtrailrunner7147]

Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic video!

[@sandiegoemsprotocols]

Great film!

[@herzhigh8539]

Wow what an incredible film well done!

[@njaneardude]

Props to anyone that has attempted this. Wow it looks crazy technical. I just picture myself tripping and falling right from the start 😂

[@hikingadventures1017]

That was awesome!

[@jacopopio680]

Goggins @17:11!

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

'What are you doing on my trail?' - love it that's exactly what I think when I find someone on my routes!

[@Ecoroof1986]

Really enjoyed that. Watching from Manchester UK

[@julietschutte966]

That was beautifully done!

[@ADaisy97]

Wow I got goosebumps so many times throughout this video

[@ironheadforge5382]

this is why i love ultras and hawaii ohana

[@serg_skkver]

Whole video is a masterpiece

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

Awesomeness 🏃‍♀️⛰💝

[@melsiwe333]

What an awesome movie you guys made! Great job! Watch out Billy Yang! :)

[@keithhildwein1196]

27:46 fantastic perspectives on pacing!

[@Cali.fornia.k]

Great quality video and content.

[@gudoypalaboy8343]

great docs guys

[@tonyjaradev]

I cried so much! beautiful!

[@johnrobb9408]

During the race , when anyone asked how I was feeling, I told them " if I thought crying would help, I would have been balling my eyes out for the last 12 hours !

[@johnhudson7677]

Amazing.

[@johnrobb9408]

If I thought crying would have helped, I would have been balling my eyes out.

[@clivedale9432]

Great story telling.

[@tomylee]

Awesome film

[@Tylerhas_theruns]

Awesome!

[@karamanga1000]

Bunch of beauties

[@slowjamcdub]

Amazing!

[@QueenluluTV]

Who’s here because of David Goggins 17:11

[@HikeRx]

I prefer to hike trails and enjoy the sights...I still get a good workout, but it doesn't feel like torture. More power to the ultra trail runners for embracing the pain.

[@michaelmcguire9722]

Mahalo!

[@NCK_TeeKae]

I wanna do this in the next 10 years

[@jarrettjb]

Saw David Goggins in the pics.

[@smg222]

Thanks!

[@jimmcbane6179]

I still vividly remember photos of your blistered ulcerated feet. Great production s-i-l

[@evolati12]

One dislike? Really! Always gotta be that one person!

[@christianhendriksen6241]

"It ain't about the money?! Fuck this.."

[@onealknows]

17:11 GOGGINS!!!

[@cathiekoss1940]

This was shown on Hawaiian Airlines -- one of the few free things they show. Horrible airlines, but great documentary.

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Cathie Koss that is simply incredible! I love how much Trail Running is spreading across the world

[@randyholloway920]

It’s on Tantalus, just many loops. Fun, but manotanous.

[@lianagulzow3138]

I LOVE the music at the end of this! Where can I download it?

[@stevenmortinsonfilm]

Johnny Bertram did the soundtrack for this film. You can find other work by him by searching "Johnny Bertram and the Golden Bicycles"

[@lianagulzow3138]

Steven Mortinson I looked and couldn’t find that specific piece of music. It’s so great! Do you know if it’s a single that can be purchased/downloaded?

[@Runner8617]

26:34 - How old is this documentary?? Does Michael Arnstein even race anymore? Which year was this filmed?

[@z0uLess]

Remember when people had to talk to people and make friends to find information about things?

[@legend99ish]

What is the song at 22:00 - 25:00 sounds so nice

[@planck10-43]

didn't Goggins run 6 loops to be sure he completed the race?

[@michaelmoschitta174]

Be ‘Ohana!

[@hawaiianab9898]

Beautiful film! I was sad to see there were really no locals in the film though, maybe a couple I guess, but no runners. Also now you cannot just run the race, there is a waiting list...Goggins would go........so would Eddie......but maybe this is for Haoles only?

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

David goggings @17.12?

[@tblightningbolt8902]

I see David goggins in that pic. (17:10)

[@stevenmortinsonfilm]

Lions Redemption that’s actually Ken Michael “all day Ken,” but good guess!

[@tblightningbolt8902]

At 17:10 or so? That’s not him?

[@rustinjarrell2717]

Saying it's a one hundred mile race doesn't do it justice bc it's not 100 miles of flat terrain.

[@johnaldrich611]

No assholes?!? For those reasons, I am out.

[@GoodMorning-uz4xz]

bunch of rich mainlanders with nothing to do.

[@robnhood123]

this has nothing to do with money.

[@9921yourwong]

People who push themselves this hard are more likely to work hard also and accumulate more wealth than the average person.