Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team
- Date
- August 21–22, 2026
- Location
- Portland, Portland, OR
- Distance
- Hood to Coast SF&AF Community Athlete (Fundraiser) Van
From the Organizer
Join our Semper Fi & America's Fund Team for the Hood to Coast Relay and help us raise $20,000 for The Fund.
Our team will be comprised of Team Semper Fi (service members who participate in The Fund's Recovery through Sport program) and Community Athletes (Fundraisers). This partnership will be a unique experience for everyone involved!
The Providence Hood To Coast Relay, located in Oregon, is the most popular and largest running and walking relay race in the world, annually drawing participants from over 40 countries. Known as the Mother of All Relays, the event takes 12-member relay teams 199 miles from the iconic top of Mount Hood to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The event has sold-out for 30 straight years and on lottery opening day for 23 consecutive years.
Fundraising minimum $3,000. Your $3,000 fundraising will cover the costs for a member of Team Semper Fi to participate in the Relay.
Registration cost $225.00 per person
- As you register for the team a personal fundraising page will be created for you. This page can be customized with pictures and your personal message.
- Each team member will receive a Semper Fi & America's Fund running shirt.
- Each team member is responsible for their own travel to and from the event.
- The Fund will provide vans that will transport the team during the event.
- The Hood to Coast Relay takes place on Friday, Aug 27nd through Saturday, August 30. Participants need to arrive in Portland no later than Thursday, Aug 27 and stay until Sunday, Aug 30.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Kgw-Tv, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portland, OR
Population
642,715
as of 2023
Elevation
35 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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- Race
- Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team
- Date
- August 21–22, 2026
- Location
- Portland, Portland, OR
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?
- Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team is a running race held in Portland, Oregon on August 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?
- Friday, August 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon at Portland, Portland, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hood to Coast Semper Fi & America's Fund Team
Aug 21, 2026