Hood to Coast Relay
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Hood & Portland To Coast Relay
The Hood & Portland To Coast Relay is a long-distance team relay across Oregon that begins near Mount Hood and finishes at Pacific Ocean beaches. The event is organized for relay teams of 8 to 12 members who run or walk rotating legs in sequence. Typical team logistics listed by the organizer include two vans per team and most teams using 12 members.
Distances noted for the relays:
- 196 miles Hood relay
- 128 miles Portland To Coast
The event draws participants from over 40 countries and all 50 states. The team entry limit has filled for multiple decades and the organizer reports consistent sellouts, including a sold out status for the 2026 dates of August 28 and 29.
Safety and race procedures include mandatory emergency contact information on bibs, required night and low light gear, and rules about vehicle and campsite behavior. From evening through early morning participants must carry a flashlight or headlamp, wear a front and back LED flasher, and wear a reflective vest until morning. Teams must carry basic first aid supplies and are responsible for hydration; aid stations are not guaranteed on course. Rules also prohibit bicycles and dogs on the course, open alcoholic containers in vehicles, and parking immediately prior to exchange points. Specific penalties and disqualification criteria apply for safety and rule violations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
