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27th Annual "Hood to Coast"

When: Fri-Sat, Aug 22-23, 2008

Where: 197 miles from the top of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood down to the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach in Seaside, Oregon

Who: Team of 8-12 runners plus support staff, 1,000 total teams

What: Relay running race. Each Leg ranges in distance from 3.7 to 7.4 miles. Legs vary in difficulty, from easy to very hard, due to the varying Oregon terrain.

LAF requirement: $1,500 fundraising commitment, must sign up by May 1 – guaranteed entry

VERY IMPORTANT: Sign up by filling out this online entry form and entering "Hood To Coast" in the Event Description field!


Thank you for your interest in the grassroots fundraising efforts of the LAF. As we grow, we rely on individuals in communities across the world to further our mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer.

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