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 takes place on September 26, 2026. The event notes its motto "Celebrating the Sport of Cross Country" and reports that since 1990 more than 50,000 runners have finished its races.
Courses are marked by flag color and vary by distance and terrain:
- Easy (White Flags): 4,300 m, gradual incline
- Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000 m, includes water crossings and steep Elk Trail
- Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000 m, three steep hills including Butterfly Hill and Elk Trail
- Middle School (Yellow Flags): 3,000 m, grass dirt sand roads and trails, no pavement
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing for live, accurate results. Awards include medals for the top 10 finishers in each division and plaques and medals for top teams. Lodging is offered on Camp Rilea with bed assignments based on group size; beds cost $15 each and additional floor space is provided free when needed. Teams are housed by gender and coed teams must have both a male and a female chaperone. Event weekend activities include a Friday spaghetti dinner, an ice cream social with a T-shirt exchange for teams staying at Camp Rilea, and an optional Saturday pancake breakfast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
