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The Providence Hood & Portland To Coast Relays is the most popular and largest running and walking relay race in the world, annually drawing participants from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Known as the Mother of All Relays, the event takes 8 to 12 member relay teams 196 miles or 128 miles (from Portland) from the iconic top of Mount Hood to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The event has sold-out for 36 straight years and on lottery opening day for 31 consecutive years!
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All of your event logistics questions can be found in your event handbook. From course maps to race rules, to awards, to safety tips and everything in between, the handbook answers all of your questions about the Mother of All Relays!
Be sure to periodically check-in and download an updated version of the handbook. Due to the nature of this 128-198 mile long event, we are consistently updating our handbook to reflect the changes being made daily.
Check out our interactive route in the Hood To Coast Strava Club! For individual leg maps, clicks “Course Maps” in the menu above.
The 2025 relay is SOLD OUT!
Contact [email protected] to learn about opportunities to still participate!
Anywhere from 8-12 runners or walkers are on a team. It just depends on how many miles you want to run/walk! With 12 teammates, HTC team members will run 3 legs, or 2 legs for a Portland To Coast team.
Your team of 8-12 runners/walkers will go in relay hand-off fashion from Start to Finish. The event has 36 sections called “Legs”. At each of the 35 hand off locations (called “Exchanges”) your runner or walker will hand off to the next teammate in rotation until everyone has run three legs (or walked two legs).
HTC/PTC has event blue/yellow signage and/or volunteers or hired flaggers at major crossings and turns. You should study your assigned legs to know your route in advance.
You and your teammates sleep in either your team van or designated sleeping fields that are gated/roped off at Exchange 18, 24 and 30. Get your sleeping bags, pillows and foam pads to catch a few winks if you can. It’s all part of the challenge and adventure!
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Alaska Airlines is pleased to present the #AlaskaCarelines Campout at Exchange 24! All Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ Members will get exclusive access to a two-person tent while you catch some Z’s before heading off to the next exchange. Just show your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ number to the attendant in order to enter. Valid forms of Mileage Plan numbers include an Alaska Airlines credit card (physical or apple wallet) or Mileage Plan number in the Alaska Airlines app. Not a Mileage Plan Member?! No problem! Click this link to sign up in less than 2 minutes.
Yes, most likely. It is a favorite leg for many runners/walkers surprisingly! The relay spans 24-36 hours, so if you’re running after 6PM and before 7AM, be sure to wear a headlamp, reflective vest and a front and back LED flasher.
Start times range anywhere from 2am-2pm. Please plan your travel accordingly. Start times will be announced early August. We are unable to take start time requests. Start times are FINAL and cannot be changed.
Teams will receive a slap band bracelet that they will pass from teammate to teammate at each exchange. Official slap bands are given at team start check-in once safety gear has been approved. If you lose it, a simple air or hand tag in the exchange chute will suffice. An official timing chip is on the back of the 12th runner’s/walker’s bib.
Please check the handbook for the latest information regarding showers on course.
If an injury takes place before the relay, simply drop the current teammate from your roster in the team clubhouse and invite your replacement teammate.
If an injury takes place during the event, rotate to the next teammate and continue in the same order, just moving the next runner/walker up in rotation. For more rules & information, please download the latest handbook.
Please visit our Team Matching Forum site
Legs noted are not encouraged for athletes using wheeled devices or hand cycles:
For any additional questions, please refer to the event handbooks or email us at [email protected]
Available to order online via the Team Clubhouse. Pick-up extra medals at the Finish Party.
Size and quantity that you have on your roster on this date is what you will receive at packet pick-up. Any t-shirts submitted after this date will receive remaining sizes that are available. Available online via the team clubhouse. Pick-up extra t-shirts at the Finish Party.
Teams must have a minimum of 8 members on their roster to participate.
After this day, adds/subs to your team roster are $20 per person or $25 per person on race day at the Start Line. Add teammates to your team roster in the Team Clubhouse.
A minimum of 8 team members must update their most accurate race pace by this date in order to receive a start time. Submit your most accurate/up-to-date race pace in the Team Clubhouse.
Local Teams Begin Inviting your Three (3) REQUIRED volunteers- Starting at 10am PST, check your Team Clubhouse account for the “Add Volunteer” button.
Invite your volunteers to the volunteer portal via email (verify with volunteers that they have received this email).
Starting at 8am PST, volunteers will follow the registration link in the email that was sent. We highly recommend using Google Chrome OR Safari and not attempting to register via smartphone (please use an iPad or laptop/PC).
Last Day to Update Emergency Contact info within Team Clubhouse. Also – Last Day for Team Name Changes- Your team name will be printed on your race bib on this date.
Volunteer Training Closes- Closing at 11:59pm. Volunteers who have completed the online training and have NOT selected a volunteer position will be randomly assigned to a position on 8/2. These random job assignments CANNOT BE CHANGED once assignments are issued.
Packet Hold Issued to Local Teams with Fewer than Three (3) Volunteers- These teams will NOT be able to pick up their race bag at packet pickup. Race bags include necessary materials to participate in the event will be held until 3 volunteers have been confirmed.
Start Times Posted- Login to your Team Clubhouse account to view
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: (9:00AM – 2:00PM)
Hood & Portland To Coast Office (7236 SW Durham Road Suite 800, Portland, OR 97224)
Pick up your awesome race shirts, important event reminders, race bibs, van signs and sponsor swag!
Team Pre-Check Presented by Alaska Airlines Closes 12:00 PM PST.
The 42nd annual Hood To Coast & 33rd annual Portland To Coast Walk Relay Race Day! Rock The Mother of All Relays!
HTC and PTC Relays Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Category Winning Teams Announced & Providence Cancer Institute Fundraising Totals (5:15pm on Main Stage at The Finish Line).
Awards for Top 6 teams in each category are provided anytime on Saturday eve, 6:30pm-8:00pm at the ‘INFO’ Tent next to HTC and PTC Letters backdrop on the beach for the Hood & Portland To Coast Relays.
Overall Awards for HTC and PTC Relays Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Winning Teams will be announced on August 23rd on the beach.
Category Awards will be available for pick up on Saturday, August 23rd on the beach from 6:30PM-8:00PM at the ‘Info’ Tent with photographer in front of HTC and PTC cut outs for pictures. The top 6 teams in each category for HTC & PTC Walk get to bypass the following year’s lottery and get automatic entry as well!
Your Team Category should automatically change as you add team members to your roster in the clubhouse. For any additional questions, please contact us at [email protected]
| HTC Mens Open | Majority males, any age, at least one runner under 30. |
| HTC Mens Submasters | Majority males, minimum age of all runners is 30. |
| HTC Mens Masters | Majority males, minimum age of all runners is 40. |
| HTC Mens Super Masters | Majority males, minimum age of all runners is 50. |
| HTC Corporate Mens Open | Majority males, any age and ALL from the same business. |
| HTC Womens Open | any age, at least one runner under 30. |
| HTC Womens Submasters | All females, minimum age of all runners is 30. |
| HTC Womens Masters | All females, minimum age of all runners is 40. |
| HTC Womens Super Masters | All females, minimum age of all runners is 50. |
| HTC Corporate Womens Open | All females, any age and ALL from the same business. |
| HTC Mixed Open | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Any age with at least one runner under 30 |
| HTC Mixed Submasters | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Minimum age of all runners is 30 |
| HTC Mixed Masters | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Minimum age of all runners is 40 |
| HTC Mixed Super Masters | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Minimum age of all runners is 50 |
| HTC Corporate Mixed Open | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Any age and ALL from the same business |
| HTC Mens Champion Masters | Majority males, minimum age of all participants is 60. |
| HTC Womens Champion Masters | All females, minimum age of all participants is 60. |
| HTC Mixed Champion Masters | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, minimum age of all participants is 60 |
| HTC Non-Binary Open | At least half of the team identify as non-binary or other self identification (age categories prompted as teammates register) |
| Women’s Elite | any age, average registered & actual finish pace of 6:10 per mile or under. |
| Mens Elite | any age, average registered & actual finish pace of 5:10 per mile or under. |
| PTC Mens Open Walking | All male walkers, any age. |
| PTC Mens Masters Walking | All males, minimum age of all walkers is 40. |
| PTC Womens Open Walking | All female walkers, any age. |
| PTC Womens Masters Walking | All females, minimum age of all walkers is 40. |
| PTC Mixed Open Walking | Any age and at least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary |
| PTC Mixed Masters Walking | Minimum age of all walkers is 40 and at least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary |
| PTC Mens Supermasters Walking | All males, minimum age of all walkers is 50. |
| PTC Womens Super Masters Walking | All females, minimum age of all walkers is 50. |
| PTC Mixed Super Masters Walking | Minimum age of all walkers is 50 and at least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary |
| PTC Corporate Mixed Walking | Any age and ALL from the same business and at least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary |
| PTC Corporate Mens Walking | All males, any age and ALL from the same business. |
| PTC Corporate Womens Walking | All females, any age and ALL from the same business. |
| PTC Mens Champion Masters Walking | All males, minimum age of all participants is 60. |
| PTC Womens Champion Masters Walking | All females, minimum age of all participants is 60. |
| PTC Mixed Champion Masters Walking | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, minimum age of all participants is 60. |
| PTC Mens Submasters Walking | All males, minimum age of all runners is 30. |
| PTC Non-Binary Open | At least half of the team identify as non-binary or other self identification (age categories prompted as teammates register) |
| PTC Womens Submasters Walking | All females, minimum age of all runners is 30. |
| PTC Mixed Submasters Walking | At least half of the team members must identify as women or non-binary, Minimum age of all runners is 30. |
Check the Team Clubhouse for your personalized 10% off Alaska discount link!
As a proud partner of the Hood and Portland To Coast Relays, Timberline Lodge is happy to provide exclusive access to lodging during race weekend. Use code promo 402917 when booking online HERE or call reservations @ 503-272-3410 and use code ‘PHLOX.’
Mt. Hood Resort is a proud sponsor of the Hood and Portland to Coast Relays and are providing exclusive access to lodging. Book your stay HERE!
As a HTC/PTC participant, AC Hotels in Portland is offering you an exclusive discount on your stay! Book your discounted stay today!
*Reservations must be booked by July 20th to recieve discounted rates. Valid on bookings between August 20th-August 25th
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