Three Course Challenge
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Three Course Challenge
The Three Course Challenge is a cross country meet hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, just north of Seaside, Oregon off Hwy 101. The 36th edition is scheduled for September 26, 2026. The event began in 1990 and has recorded more than 50,000 finishers over its history. Its motto is "Celebrating the Sport of Cross Country."
Runners from middle school through high school compete on marked courses:
- 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 with no pavement.
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing. 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 scheduled during the event.
Team lodging is available on Camp Rilea. Accommodations are assigned by group size and availability with a $15 charge per bed; additional floor space is provided at no charge when needed. Teams are separated by gender and coed teams must have both a male and a female chaperone. Housing assignments will be shared at least one week before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
