What to expect running Hood to Coast relay for the first time

It’s not everyone’s cup of tea: you’re running many miles, operating on minimal sleep and you’re in a packed van filled with sweaty runners. Just the thought of Hood to Coast relay baffled co-host, Vickie Connor, two years ago. Now, she owns a finisher’s medal.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, Vickie talks with The Oregonian/OregonLive’s audience engagement editor, Julie Evensen, about what it’s like to run Hood to Coast for the first time.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
• What makes the Mother of All Relays an appealing Oregon running tradition.
• How to choose the segments that work best for you.
• What it physically feels like to run 16 miles over the course of 36 hours.
• Why you might get your best sleep in the middle of a field.
• How to participate in 2025.