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| What are the 2012 dates? |
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What
are the
starting times? |
The
race start times begin Friday morning at the Timberline Day Lodge and continue in waves every 15 minutes throughout the day. Each wave has 20-25
teams. |
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| How long has HTC been around? |
2012 will be the 31st Annual OfficeMax Hood To Coast Relay! The first race took place in August, 1982. |
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| How big is Hood To Coast? |
Known as "The Mother of All Relays", HTC is the largest relay in the world, hosting a capped team limit for the past 21 years, and has filled on "Opening Day" of registration for the past 14 years! There are 1,050 teams. HTC is also the longest running relay
event in Oregon , and hosts the largest beach party on the west coast! |
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| Does HTC have a charity partner? |
We are committed to our charity of choice, The American Cancer Society. In 2011, participants and sponsors helped raise $517,000 for ACS! We highly encourage participants and teams to support the effort to find a cure. Check our Charity Donation Page for more info and exciting ways to get involved. |
Online Fundraising!
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| Where
does the race Start? |
Scenic Timberline Lodge (elevation 6,000 ft.), on top of Oregon's
tallest mountain, Mt. Hood (11,234 ft). |
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| Where
does the race end? |
The
finish line for the race is on the sandy beach at the Pacific Ocean,
in Seaside, Oregon. |
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| What is the distance? |
The
race spans 200 miles, from the top of Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean at Seaside. |
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| How
many Legs are there? |
The
race consists of thirty-six (36) Legs. Each runner is required to
complete three (3) of the 36. |
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| How
long is each Leg? |
Each
Leg ranges in distance from 3.52 to 8.09 miles. Legs
vary in difficulty, from easy to very hard, due to the varying Oregon terrain. |
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| How
many members are on each Team? |
Each
running team consists of eight to twelve runners. |
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How
many teams
are there? |
Due
to the popularity of the race, we've had to limit the number of
teams for the Hood To Coast Relay to 1,050 teams. We've sold out on "Opening Day" for the last 14 years. |
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I heard there's a movie about Hood To Coast? |
Yes! The critically acclaimed 'Hood To Coast' Movie premiered in 2011 and is now available on DVD! (Purchase on their website). "A treat for the sports-minded and sport-phobic alike" -Variety Magazine |
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| Once registered how do I change our team name, add teammates, register volunteers or update pace times? |
Changes must be made within the online registration program (Roster Page). |
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| Do both team vans need to be at the Timberline Start? |
Only Van #1 needs to be at the Start at Timberline. Van #2 can meet up with Van #1 at Exchange 6. |
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Who
is eligible to run?
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Anyone! Teams
come from around the world to participate in the Hood To
Coast Relay as well as our partner events, The Portland To Coast Walk and The PTC High School Challenge.
Each race allows for a diversity of participants, from serious
runners/walkers to casual teams out simply to enjoy the wild adventure! |
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| Where can I find a team, find runners for my team, and share/get advice on HTC? |
Check out the Bulletin Board on our website or post on our HTC/PTC Facebook page! Both are great ways to find teammates, get on a team, and ask questions about the race from other participants. |
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| Are there any opportunities to recycle on the course? What "green" initiatives is the event undertaking'? |
View our Social Responsibility page for all that we are doing to minimize the relay's impact. (Including plastic recycling from Exch. 1 - 35 (entire course!) and the beach, printing handbooks on recycled paper, paperless online registration, and use of biodegradable products at the Beach Food Garden)! |
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| Can
I volunteer for race day? |
Yes! Each
year, the success of the race is dependent upon its volunteers.
Teams from the local area are required to supply race volunteers,
totaling over 3,600 volunteers. Thousands of others
are also recruited to volunteer their time to make sure the event
is even more successful and safe. Volunteers are registered within the Team Roster. |
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Are
there any other activities before or after
the race? |
Yes! Entertainment and activities will be going strong at the biggest beach party on the west coast. Included in the festivities are vendor booths & freebies, live music on stage all day and dancing at night, as well as recognition and awards ceremonies. Come join us!
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| Are there are other events I can do? |
Yes! There are also two sister events that occur on the same days. The Portland To Coast Walk Relay and The PTC High School Challenge Relay. Both events start in Portland with teams of 12, each person completing two legs rather than three. This course is 2/3rds of The Hood To Coast course. |
Portland To Coast Walk
High School Challenge |
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