Hood to Coast Relay
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Hood & Portland to Coast Relay
The Providence Hood & Portland To Coast Relay brings teams from over 40 countries and all 50 states to a multi-leg running and walking relay through Oregon. Teams of eight to twelve people run or walk rotating legs that begin at the top of Mount Hood and finish at beaches on the Pacific Ocean. The event includes both a Hood relay of 196 miles and a Portland To Coast relay of 128 miles and has regularly reached its team limit for many years; the organizer reports the team limit has filled for 38 years and on Opening Lottery Day for 33 consecutive years. The 2027 dates are August 27 and 28.
Distances:
- 196 miles Hood relay
- 128 miles Portland To Coast relay
The event specifies safety and conduct rules for all participants. Race bibs must include emergency contact information. From evening through early morning participants must carry a flashlight, wear one front and one back LED flasher, and wear a reflective vest until morning. Radios are placed at every exchange point and teams are responsible for first aid supplies and ample water; no aid stations are guaranteed. Designated sleeping fields exist at Exchanges 18, 24, and 30 and small tents are allowed except at Exchange 30. Bicycles, dogs, open alcoholic containers, oversize vehicles, and other listed conduct violations can lead to penalties or disqualification. The organizer also places five ColdVests on course for heat emergencies and recommends continuous hydration of about 12 to 16 cups of water per day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
