PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of runners and walkers will take over the Portland metro area and beyond this weekend for the 43rd Hood to Coast relay, dubbed the “Mother of All Relays.”
The 200-mile race begins at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood and ends at Seaside Beach, with the route passing through Portland, Scappoose and Astoria.
This year’s event could be the hottest on record, with temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees. To help keep participants safe, Hood to Coast organizers will deploy bike security teams and first responders along the course. The added presence could further slow traffic in some areas…