When is hood to coast

More than 1, Hood to Coast teams passed through Portland in The mother of all relay races is back. The relay takes member teams along miles running or walking from the iconic top of Mount Hood to the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The event is a huge success in Oregon for racers and walkers. It has sold out for 30 straight years and on lottery opening day for 23 consecutive years. The Portland to Coast Run Challenge starts that Friday in the late afternoon and joins the Hood to Coast runners and Portland to Coast walkers for the event course and festivities to the beach.

The event is limited to the first 70 teams, click here to register. Self-policing of our event is the reason we will have a lack of injuries or traffic-related mishaps. FIRST AID Teams are responsible for supplying an adequate first aid kit to treat: blisters, abrasion, headaches, heat exhaustion, and other common ailments.

We strongly recommend bringing a cooler filled with ice remember R. E: Rest Ice Compression Elevation. If you see anyone in need of assistance, please get their race number, and if possible, let the Exchange Leader with a radio know at the next Exchange Point.

They are capable of bringing in an ambulance or even Life Flight if necessary. Remember to write your emergency medical info where provided on the back of your race bib! Attached here is our Tsunami Evacuation Route Map if needed while at the beach. Each team vehicle should carry a fire extinguisher, shovel, and gallon s of water. No aid stations guaranteed along the course Participants are strongly urged to carry large containers of water in team vehicles! Most important step you can take during the race is to continuously hydrate drink non-caffeinated fluids and water.

Recommended intake: cups of water per day. This quickly causes a backup of congestion if vans do not adhere to the rule. Vehicles Following Participants -No vehicles will be allowed to follow behind participants to illuminate the road during night-time legs.

These vehicles severely impede traffic. Conduct on Race Course -Any conduct deemed unsafe or unsportsmanlike by Race Officials will not be tolerated. Also, no van decorations that are overtly suggestive, sexual, or that contain foul language.

No Parking on Road Prior to Exchange — No parking is allowed along the roads within feet prior to an exchange. Parking is allowed in designated areas only after the exchange point marker.

Please park off the road as far as possible, watch for participants, and stay alert to other traffic. The participant would then rotate to Leg 8.

This sequence should continue unless a teammate has dropped out. See handbook for additional details and examples. The next person in rotation can only finish the unfinished portion of the previous leg and go no further. A handoff must occur at the exchange point to the next participant in rotation. No more than one substitution in one legis allowed. Race Officials -Course volunteers, O.

T, and traffic safety officials at exchanges are considered Race Officials. They have the authority to disqualify a team for rule violations, abusive behavior, or failure to follow instructions given by volunteers. Abusive treatment of disregard for their authority will result, at minimum, in a minute penalty. Display of Team Vehicle Signs -Each team is to have one 1 vehicle.

Official vehicle signs will be issued to each team in the team bag given at packet pickup or the race check-in tent. A minute penalty will be assessed for failure to properly display these signs. A team found with more than one vehicle on the race course will be disqualified. Save the Party for the Finish!

No Bicycles or Dogs -No bicycles or dogs are allowed to accompany participants on the race course. Team members found biking the course are assumed to be accompanying participants and the team will be disqualified.

Public Nuisance Rule -Participants who are reported to have littered, urinated, or defecated on private property will immediately be disqualified. Please use good judgment and be considerate of property owners along the course. Portable toilets and ample garage containers are provided at each exchange point. Start Time -Any teams found starting the race earlier than their assigned start time will be disqualified.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Registered participants will receive an email with the travel discount information. Individual travel codes for participants can be found in the Team Clubhouse. Use this booking link to apply your group discounted rate. Good for bookings between August August 30, Each group will receive AC Hotel Headbands at arrival for their relay team. Our team produces the renowned, incredibly fun Hood to Coast Race Series.

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Click here to learn more and register! Each leg ranges in distance from over 3 to 7 miles. All legs are accessible, with the exception of those noted here as not being recommended for athletes using wheeled devices or hand cycles:.