Sleeping Fields

Teams or participants found sleeping in undesignated sleeping areas (such as exchange parking) MUST move to one of the designated sleeping areas (Exchange 18, Leg 24, Exchange 24, and Exchange 30) or risk being disqualified!

Participants are now allowed to use small tents in designated sleeping fields! If participants do not agree to move to a designated sleeping area (roped off with stakes and caution/surveyor's tape), they will be disqualified from the race.  This is a safety issue of high importance.

Motorcycle Patrol

18 years ago, the first Rose City Motorcycle Club (RCMC) all night patrol of the Hood to Coast Relay was deployed. Over the years, RCMC has expanded to 42 riders, traveling from downtown Portland all the way to the Finish Line in Seaside. Each RCMC rider is a point of contact and communication for participants, including directions, and emergency assistance. They are used for a variety of communications tasks and are invaluable in urgent situations.

When you see a RCMC motorcyclist on patrol, anytime from Friday, through sunrise Saturday morning, wearing their distinctive yellow reflective vest, remember that they are out there for you.  When your team van sees the motorcycle patrol, please slow down, move to the right, and allow them to pass. You might be the next person who needs their help.

Open Container Law

Oregon State Law (Section 154 of 23 U.S.C.) clearly states that no open containers of alcohol are permitted within vehicles. Save the celebration for the Finish Beach Party! Police will be strongly enforcing this law on the course again this year.

Course Closure

The Race Course and Finish Area will close Saturday evening at 9:00 PM. If there are any teams still on the course at that time, they will be requested by Race Officials to either discontinue the race, or plan on finishing by having more than one teammate run at the same time, called "Leap Frogging." All teams are seeded to finish before the course officially closes, provided your team has supplied honest 10K times. Exchanges 33, 34, and 35 could begin to close before 9:00pm if crews have been instructed.

Self Policing
No traffic or police monitors are promised to protect runners and walkers from vehicular traffic along the course. Great care must be exercised at all times by participants and team vehicles. Participants must travel along the left road shoulder or sidewalk (unless otherwise stated), and obey all Oregon traffic laws and signals.

Self-policing of our event is the reason we have an excellent history of lack of injuries or traffic-related mishaps. It is up to each of us to continue that tradition in order to ensure the future success of this great event!

Reflective Gear

From 6pm through 7am, participants must: 1) wear a reflective vest  2) carry a flashlight (or HTC/PTC Hat/ Headlight) and 3) NEW for 2010: wear one front and one back LED flasher.

Headphones

Participant use of headphones or audio amplification devices are banned during participation in the relay. These devices severely impede runner/walker ability to hear surroundings and are a safety hazard.

First Aid

Teams are required and responsible for supplying an adequate first aid kit on board each vehicle to treat blisters, abrasions, headaches, heat exhaustion, and other common ailments.  Most running/walking injuries directly relate to soft tissue trauma and are effectively treated with ice.  We strongly recommend bringing a cooler filled with ice (remember R.I.C.E: Rest Ice Compression Elevation).

Communications

There will be a radio at every exchange point along the race course. If you see anyone in need of assistance, please get their race number, and if possible, let the Exchange Captain with a radio know at the next Exchange Point. They are capable of bringing in an ambulance or even LifeFlight if necessary.

Emergencies

In case of emergency, (Start, on course roads, or at Finish), it is each participant/team's responsibility to seek their own appropriate medical/emergency care. (Remember to write in your emergency medical info where provided on the back of your race bib!)

Teams or participants found sleeping alongside their team vehicle in undesignated sleeping areas (such as exchange parking) will be asked to move to a designated sleeping area.  If participants do not agree to do this, they will be disqualified from the race.

Hydration

No aid stations are guaranteed along the course. There are some long sections of the route in the latter stages of the race where no available water sources exist. Be prepared. By mid-day, temperatures may be in the high 80's to low 90's. The most important step you can take during the race is to continuously hydrate (take in non-caffeinated fluids and water). Participants are strongly urged to carry large containers of water in team vehicles!  For people undertaking running or walking activities, 12-16 cups of water per day is recommended.