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 198-128 mile long event, we are consistently updating our handbook to reflect the changes being made daily.
*2024 Handbooks will be released in early June 2024
You can apply through the lottery on October 4th, 2023. Learn more at our Lottery Info page
The 2023 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! With 12 teammates, an 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 at major crossings and turns. and/or volunteers or hired flaggers. You should study your assigned legs to know your route in advance.
You and your teammates sleep in either your team van or designate sleeping fields that are gated/roped off at Exchange 18, 24 and 30. Get your sleeping bags, pillow and foam pad 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 covers 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.
Your team will start anytime between 12am and 3pm on Friday, August 23rd. Your team will finish anytime between 6am and 8pm on Saturday, August 24th.
Please plan your travel and flights accordingly. Start times are subject to change up to a week before the event.
Your team will start anytime between 12am and 3pm on Friday, August 23rd. Your team will finish anytime between 6am and 8pm on Saturday, August 24th.
Please plan your travel accordingly.
Teams will receive a slap band bracelet that they will pass from teammate to the next 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. Official timing is kept on the back of the final team bib
Yes, check the latest handbook for the fundraisers page to see amenity locations
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]
Overall Awards for HTC and PTC Relays Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Winning Teams will be announced on August 24th on the beach.
Category Awards will be available for pick up on Saturday, August 24th 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 Hood To Coast, Portland To Coast Walk, and Portland To Coast Challenge Relay 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 | All males, any age, at least one runner under 30. |
| HTC Mens Submasters | All males, minimum age of all runners is 30. |
| HTC Mens Masters | All males, minimum age of all runners is 40. |
| HTC Mens Super Masters | All males, minimum age of all runners is 50. |
| HTC Corporate Mens Open | All 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 | All 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. |
As the official airline of the Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast Relays, Alaska Airlines is pleased to provide discounted travel for participants! Fly Alaska Airlines to Portland and save 10% on flights from any city in the U.S. or Canada (excluding Hawaii and Prudhoe Bay)! Individual Booking Codes will be sent to ALL participants who are registered.
Booking Links coming soon…
Hood To Coast/Portland To Coast Relays is proud to partner with AC Hotels by Marriott in Downtown Portland to provide a group discount rate to all participants who stay during Hood To Coast/Portland To Coast weekend.
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As another hotel partner, Hood & Portland To Coast Relays suggests booking your stay at Mt. Hood Resort for the 2024 relay!
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