Oregon · Relay (199 mi total)
Hood to Coast Relay
Hood to Coast Relay is a Relay (199 mi total) event held in Portland, Oregon. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Field size
- ~12,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Distances
- Relay (199 mi total)
- Field size
- About 12,600 runners
- Course
- Significant elevation
- Registration
- hoodtocoast.com
- Official website
- hoodtocoast.com
About the Hood to Coast Relay
A 199-mile overnight team relay running from the slopes of Mount Hood to the Pacific Ocean beaches at Seaside, with 8-12 member teams handing off across 36 legs. It is the world's largest relay and one of Oregon's signature endurance events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Largest running and walking relay in the world; draws teams from 40+ countries and all 50 states; nicknamed 'The Mother of All Relays'
- Notes
- Famous long-distance relay race
More races in Portland
-
Floss & RunPortland, OR1K Brush Rush (Ages 11 and Under)5K Floss and Run5K Floss and WalkTooth Taxi Headband Only +1 more
More upcoming races in Oregon
Keep exploring
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Hood to Coast Relay: common questions
- When is the Hood to Coast Relay?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hood to Coast Relay held?
- In Portland, Oregon.
- What distances does the Hood to Coast Relay offer?
- Relay (199 mi total).
- How many people run the Hood to Coast Relay?
- About 12,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hood to Coast Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at hoodtocoast.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.