Running
Difficult (Red Flags)
5 km
Start: Sep 29, 05:30 AM
35.00 EUR
36th Three Course Challenge
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Road runs in United States, Seaside
Distances
Running
Moderate (Blue Flags)
5 km
Start: Sep 29, 05:15 AM
30.00 EUR
Running
Easy (White Flags)
4.3 km
Start: Sep 29, 05:00 AM
25.00 EUR
Running
Middle School (Yellow Flags)
3 km
Start: Sep 29, 06:00 AM
20.00 EUR
About
A premier cross-country event hosted by Seaside High School at Camp Rilea, featuring three challenging courses and a middle school option that emphasizes competition, camaraderie, and fun.
Catering & aid stations
Friday: Spaghetti dinner (gluten-free & vegetarian available) at Seaside High School cafeteria. Saturday: Optional pancake breakfast. Concessions and coffee between start and finish; pizza after 10:30 AM.
Pacers
Pacemakers will lead each start wave per the schedule published on race day (Renntag für Laufende). Pacers display flags corresponding to course difficulty (white/blue/red/yellow) and publish target times for each wave. Their role is to help runners maintain target pace.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
What's included in entry
- Friday spaghetti dinner
- Ice cream social and T-shirt exchange
- Saturday pancake breakfast
- Chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing
- Awards: top 10 in each division receive medals; team plaques and medals
Prices & signup
- Easy (White Flags)25.00 EUR
- Moderate (Blue Flags)30.00 EUR
- Difficult (Red Flags)35.00 EUR
- Middle School (Yellow Flags)20.00 EUR
FAQ
What are the course distances and difficulty levels?
Easy (White Flags) 4.3 km with gradual incline; Moderate (Blue Flags) 5.0 km with water crossings and steep uphill Elk Trail; Difficult (Red Flags) 5.0 km with three steep hills including Butterfly Hill; Middle School (Yellow Flags) 3.0 km on grass, dirt, sand roads, and trails.
What is the schedule for Friday and Saturday?
Friday 9/19: 5:00–7:00 PM Dinner & Packet Pick-Up; 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social & T-Shirt Exchange at Camp Rilea. Saturday 9/20: HS races 9:00–11:15 AM; MS races 12:00–12:15 PM; pancake breakfast 6:00–7:30 AM.
Where can I pick up my packet and what are lodging options?
Packets available Friday 5:00–7:00 PM at Seaside High School cafeteria. Team lodging at Camp Rilea: bunk beds, duplexes, huts, or classroom floor space — $15 per bed, floor space free; assignments two weeks prior.
What should I bring and what are the rules?
Wear running uniform (no costumes). Pets allowed if leashed and cleaned up. No boys in girls’ dorms, no food/drink in sleeping areas. Check-in requires ID; parking $5 per car.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:08:11 AM
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