Hood To Coast Relay, Walk, Challenge Runs This Weekend

More than 19,000 people will participate in the 2021 Hood To Coast events held Friday through Saturday, August 27-28.

“The Providence Hood and Portland To Coast Relays draws participants and spectators from all 50 U.S. states and 43 countries. This popularity provides tremendous awareness and funding for the Providence Cancer Institute, as the beneficiary of choice. In just four event years, Providence Hood and Portland To Coast participants have raised over $4 million for world-class cancer research, treatment, and patient support services,” said Dr. Walter Urba, Providence Director, Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center, Earl A. Chiles Research Institute.

Eight crazy running relay reams embarked on a journey from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean in 1982. Little did they know that in 2021 the Hood To Coast/Portland To Coast Relays would be the largest running and walking relay race in the world. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Walk event. In addition to the more than 19,000 participants, 3,600 volunteers will be working throughout the course. Starting at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood at 5,500 feet above sea level, over 13,000 runners will make the journey down the mountain to the city of Portland where they catch up to 5,400 Walkers and Challenge Runners. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful routes in the world, participants finish in Seaside, Ore. more than 24 hours after they began competing.

For more information, visit HoodToCoast.com.

2018 Hood to Coast

More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast (HTC) relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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(L) Felicia Hubber, race director and her father (R) Bob Foote, founder of Hood to Coast announce the winners. More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Toyo University Ekiden Team took first place in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Hood To Coast participants wait to receive their plaques and ribbons on August 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race enjoy live music. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)
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More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast (HTC) relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

(L) Felicia Hubber, race director and her father (R) Bob Foote, founder of Hood to Coast announce the winners. More than 12,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

Toyo University Ekiden Team took first place in the Hood To Coast relay race August 24 – 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

Hood To Coast participants wait to receive their plaques and ribbons on August 25, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race receive their awards on August 26, 2018. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

Participants in the Hood To Coast relay race enjoy live music. The 199 mile race started at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood (65 miles east of downtown Portland) and finished at Seaside, Ore. (Photo by The Skanner)

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Mt. Hood - Timberline Lodge 2:30 am - 2:45 pm

Staggered start times every 5 minutes as 1,050 teams of 12 descend Mt. Hood

Exchange 6, Sandy, OR 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Exchange is held at Sandy High School.

Portland, OR - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

1:00 am-6:45 pm - Staggered start times every 5 minutes as 350 walk teams of 12 depart
5:00 pm - Two start waves for the inaugural Portland To Coast Challenge Relay

Exchange 12

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

Seaside, Oregon 6:00am - 11:00pm

7:00 am - 1st place team from each event will arrive
1:45-4:45 pm - Brian O’Dell Band preforms onstage
5:00 pm - Les Schwab Portland To Coast Challenge Relay Awards Ceremony
5:15 pm - Sponsor Awards & Thanks to City of Seaside
5:25 pm - Providence Hood and Portland To Coast Relays winning teams Trophy Presentations
5:30 pm - Providence Cancer Institute Announcement of Fundraising Results
6:45-11:00 pm - Hit Machine preforms on stage
8:30 pm - 30th Anniversary of Portland To Coast Walk Relay Laser Light Show