Donna and Michael. There is no water provided on the course, each van supports their own walker.

Donna hands off to Nancy at the exchange. A wristwrap is used to hand off.

Nancy has a tough leg also - all uphill and mostly gravel. This photo shows the support vans lined up awaiting their walkers. Chris is bringing Nancy water.

Chris handing Nancy water.

A very nasty joke - somebody stank up the exchange point with rotting animal guts. Very bad for the volunteers who had to stay there for several hours on shifts.

Some vans know how to have fun - this team dressed as tiki goddesses. Vans are often highly decorated. The most fun is with creative team names such as the Hot Flashers, Blister Sisters, etc.

Our claim to fame is our sequined red walking vests, widely acclaimed as the best. Nancy models here.

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At the finish - Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast Relay. Over 30,000 people end up on the beach - 1000 running teams, 400 walking teams and 50 high school teams of up to 12 each, plus their 3 volunteers, drivers, and loved ones. Music, food, beer garden, and watching the teams come in keep you entertained.

To register: Teams must register in late October to ensure a slot. The fee must be paid in full at that time, by check. You do not need a full team to register, just one person. Teams consist of up to 12 members. Each team provides three volunteers to be assigned along the route, and if they do not show up you are disqualified. Those names must be submitted in June and the volunteers must attend a training.

Each team needs to provide their own vehicles - generally two vans, safety vests, flashlights for night walking, and arrange their own accommodations for when they reach the coast.
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