Three Course Challenge
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Three Course Challenge : Seaside, Oregon
The 36th 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, on September 26, 2026. Runners from middle school through high school compete on designated courses for each level.
Course distances and basic features:
- Easy (White Flags): 4,300 meters with a gradual incline.
- Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000 meters with water crossings and a steep Elk Trail.
- Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000 meters with three steep hills including Butterfly Hill.
- Middle School (Yellow Flags): 3,000 meters on grass, dirt, sand roads, and trails. No pavement.
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing for real time results. Awards include medals for the top 10 finishers in each division and plaques and medals for top teams. Live performances by The Last Regiment Drum Corps are part of the event atmosphere.
Team lodging is available on Camp Rilea and is assigned by group size and availability. Lodging costs are $15 per bed; additional floor space is offered without charge when needed. 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. Registration is noted as open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
