Three Course Challenge
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Three Course Challenge
The Three Course Challenge is an annual cross country meet hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, just north of Seaside, Oregon off Highway 101. The 36th edition is scheduled for September 26, 2026. The event began in 1990 and has recorded over 50,000 finishers across its history. Its stated motto is "Celebrating the Sport of Cross Country."
The meet uses multiple courses for different age groups and abilities:
- 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.
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing to produce real time results. Awards include medals for the top ten finishers in each division and plaques and medals for top teams. Live performances by The Last Regiment Drum Corps are scheduled to provide music for runners and warm ups.
Overnight team lodging is offered on Camp Rilea with assignments based on group size and availability. Lodging is priced at fifteen dollars per bed and additional floor space is available at no charge. Teams are separated by gender and coed teams require both a male and female chaperone. Housing assignments will be shared at least one week before race day.
Additional weekend activities include a Friday night spaghetti dinner, an ice cream social with a T shirt exchange for teams staying on site, and an optional Saturday pancake breakfast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
