Three Course Challenge
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Three Course Challenge - 36th edition
The Three Course Challenge is a cross country meet hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, located just north of Seaside, Oregon off Highway 101. The 36th edition is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Since its inception in 1990, the event reports more than 50,000 finishers across its history and uses the motto "Celebrating the Sport of Cross Country."
Runners from middle school and high school compete on one of three high school courses or on the middle school course. Course details include:
- Easy (White Flags): 4,300 meters with a gradual incline.
- Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000 meters with water crossings and a steep uphill Elk Trail.
- Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000 meters with three steep hills including Butterfly Hill and Elk Trail.
- Middle School (Yellow Flags): 3,000 meters on grass, dirt, sand roads, and trails; no pavement.
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing to produce real time results. Awards include medals for the top 10 finishers in each division and plaques and medals for top teams. Event amenities and community elements include live performances by The Last Regiment Drum Corps, a Friday night spaghetti dinner and ice cream social with a T shirt exchange for teams staying at Camp Rilea, and an optional Saturday pancake breakfast.
Team lodging at Camp Rilea is available with assignments based on group size and availability; lodging is $15 per bed and additional floor space is provided at no extra cost. Teams are separated by gender and coed teams require both a male and a female chaperone. Housing assignments are shared at least one week before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
