Three Course Challenge
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Event overview
The 36th Three Course Challenge is a cross-country meet hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, just north of Seaside, Oregon off Highway 101. The event is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Since 1990, more than 50,000 runners have finished races at this event. Races are offered for middle school and high school competitors.
Courses, timing, awards, entertainment, and lodging
- Easy (White Flags): 4,300 meters, gradual incline
- Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000 meters, water crossings and steep Elk Trail
- Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000 meters, three steep hills including Butterfly Hill
- Middle School (Yellow Flags): 3000 meters, on grass, dirt, sand roads, and trails
Chip timing is provided by Eclectic Edge Racing. Awards include medals for the top 10 finishers in each division and plaques and medals for top teams. The Last Regiment Drum Corps performs live at the event. Team lodging is available on Camp Rilea; accommodations are assigned by group size and availability. Lodging costs are $15 per bed; additional floor space is available at no charge. Teams are separated by gender, and coed teams require both a male and a female chaperone. Housing assignments are shared at least one week before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.