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Watch for runners along highway 30 into and out of St. Helens Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26 for the annual Providence Hood and Portland to Coast Relay.
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the world-famous relay is returning with increased safety precautions. Author: Katherine Cook Updated: 6:20 PM PDT April 6, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. The Hood to Coast Relay is back!
After pressing pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, “The Mother of All Relays” will kick off again August 27-28, 2021, according to the event’s website.
The Providence Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast relays attract runners from more than 40 countries. Over two days, relay teams made up of 8-12 members run 199 miles from Timberline Lodge to Seaside, or walk 130 miles from Portland to the coast.
“Our top priority is preserving participant and volunteer safety as we ensure a safe and inspiring 2021 race,” the website noted.