Gresham, where the route proceeds along the Springwater Corridor Trail to the Sellwood neighborhood in southeast Portland. The route then proceeds north along the paved Springwater/Willamette River Trail and crosses the Tilikum Crossing Bridge west into downtown Portland. After going over the Tilikum Crossing Bridge, runners proceed north along Naito Parkway in downtown Portland along the west bank of the Willamette River and onto U.S. Route 30 to St. Helens. From there onward, the route passes through hilly rural and sometimes unpaved backroads through the forested communities of Mist and Birkenfeld on the way to the beach finish line party in Seaside. The Portland To Coast Walk & Challenge Run Relay follow the last 24 legs (130 miles) of the course, starting from the Tilikum Crossing Bridge in downtown Portland. Each participant in these relays walk or run two legs in rotation. Logistics and atmosphere Each twelve-person team is allowed two vehicles no larger than a standard-sized van. While the vans generally follow the race course in support of their runners, certain narrower portions of the course require one van to make a predetermined detour route to alleviate traffic congestion. Teams typically give themselves funny or original names and decorate their vehicles according to a theme. Teams are expected to provide their own provisions. Local schools, granges and churches along the route provide sleeping areas, food, and showers to participants as fundraisers. Teams compete in divisions based on gender (women's, men's, and mixed) age (based on the age of the youngest participant) or corporate. At the finish festivities on the sprawling beach party, photos, finisher/place medals are given to the top six teams in each category, along with food/beverage and live musical entertainment throughout the day and evening. All teams that include at least one member living within a radius of Portland are required to provide three volunteers to ensure adequate personnel at turns and exchanges along the 200 mile race course. Media The race was the subject of the 2011 film Hood to Coast, directed by Christoph Baaden. The film chronicles four teams, their back story and inspiration for running, while watching their heartfelt experiences in the race. References External links Hood to Coast website Portland to Coast Walk website Long-distance relay races Sports competitions in Oregon Recurring sporting events established in 1982 1982 establishments in Oregon Annual events in Oregon