HIGH SCHOOL RACE INFORMATION
2025 Three Course Challenge
The 35th Annual Three Course Challenge
Date: September 20th | Location: Camp Rilea
Exciting news! The 35th Annual Three Course Challenge will be held on September 20th at Camp Rilea. This year, we’re partnering with Eclectic Edge Racing eclecticedgeracing.com/ for chip timing, ensuring real-time results available both online and at the finish line. Top ten finishers in each grade and gender will earn medals, with award pick-ups after the Middle School and High School races.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Neil: (503) 739-2471, [email protected]
Kerri Boutin: (760) 401-9559, [email protected]
High School Entry Fees
16 or fewer runners: $15 per runner
17-40 runners: $250 total
41+ runners: $350 total
Weekend Activities & Schedule
Friday, September 19th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Spaghetti Dinner at Seaside High School & Packet Pick-up
Cost: $5 per runner (if not at Camp Rilea; coaches eat free!)
Free for teams staying at Camp Rilea
Menu: Spaghetti (meat sauce), salad, garlic bread, milk, dessert. Vegetarian & gluten-free options available.
Merchandise:
Custom Nike T-Shirts: $25
BOCO Gear Running Hats: $30 (limited supply)
Custom Hoodies :$40
stickers: $5
Friday Night Timeline (September 19th)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner & Packet Pick-up at Seaside High School
6:00 PM: Camp Rilea Opens
7:30 PM: Ice Cream Social & T-Shirt Exchange at Camp Rilea (between Starships 7024 & 7025)
10:00 PM: In Barracks
10:30 PM: Lights Out
Saturday, September 20th
6:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast at Dining Hall 7025, Camp Rilea ($5/person)
Coaches will have wristbands
Regular & gluten-free/vegan options available, plus vegan butter alternative.
The Last Regiment Drum Corps: High-energy performances before, during, and after races.
www.lastregiment.com
Note: On Saturday, at Camp Rilea we will be selling T-Shirts ($25) and hats ($30) and hoodies ($40) are in limited supply. We can accept credit card payments.
Race Schedule (Saturday, September 20th)
High School Races:
9:30 AM – Boys Easy & Girls Easy (white)
10:15 AM – Boys Moderate & Girls Moderate (blue)
11:05 AM – Boys Difficult & Girls Difficult (red)
Middle School Races:
12:00 PM – Middle School Boys (yellow)
12:15 PM – Middle School Girls (yellow)
Course Details Distances & Markings
Easy (White Flags): 4,300m, one gradual incline
Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000m, possibly two water/mud crossings, Elk Trail at ~3,840m (100+ m uphill, narrow, steep, sandy)
Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000m, two possible water/mud crossings, three challenging hills:
Hill 1 (~2,750m): 135m steep, sandy climb
Elk Trail (~4,390m): 100+ m uphill, narrow, steep, sandy
Butterfly Hill (~300m from finish): 80+ m grassy climb Terrain: Mostly grass, dirt, sand roads, trails, and a “mud pit” adventure. Only 20m of pavement.
Course Selection & Team Scoring
Course Selection:
Coaches must assign courses by September 15th, 2025 on Athletic.net. Use caution assigning the Difficult Course—ensure runners are fit and prepared.
Team Scoring (amended 01/08/23):
Divisions 1, 2, 3: 2 runners (Difficult), 3 (Moderate), 2 (Easy)
Divisions 4, 5: 1 runner (Difficult), 2 (Moderate), 2 (Easy)Scoring requirements are for team scoring only. Coaches may enter as many athletes as they wish per course, but each runner competes in only one course.
Results & Awards
Timing & Results:
Chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing.
Turn in your bib chip at the timing tent post-race for immediate printouts. Results posted online and on-site within minutes. Awards:
Individual Medals: Top 10 for each grade/gender in Middle School and High School. Also top 10 in each course, division, and gender.
Team Awards: Plaques to top four teams (for all five divisions, both genders), and medals to scoring team members. Award Distribution:
No formal ceremony. Five minutes after the last race, coaches/representatives pick up an awards list and proceed down a line of tables staffed by ASB volunteers distributing medals and plaques.
Join us for the 35th Annual Three Course Challenge!
Enjoy challenging courses, tasty meals, lively entertainment, unique merchandise, and top-tier competition. We look forward to an unforgettable weekend celebrating the spirit of cross-country running!
Date: September 20th | Location: Camp Rilea
Exciting news! The 35th Annual Three Course Challenge will be held on September 20th at Camp Rilea. This year, we’re partnering with Eclectic Edge Racing eclecticedgeracing.com/ for chip timing, ensuring real-time results available both online and at the finish line. Top ten finishers in each grade and gender will earn medals, with award pick-ups after the Middle School and High School races.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Neil: (503) 739-2471, [email protected]
Kerri Boutin: (760) 401-9559, [email protected]
High School Entry Fees
16 or fewer runners: $15 per runner
17-40 runners: $250 total
41+ runners: $350 total
Weekend Activities & Schedule
Friday, September 19th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Spaghetti Dinner at Seaside High School & Packet Pick-up
Cost: $5 per runner (if not at Camp Rilea; coaches eat free!)
Free for teams staying at Camp Rilea
Menu: Spaghetti (meat sauce), salad, garlic bread, milk, dessert. Vegetarian & gluten-free options available.
Merchandise:
Custom Nike T-Shirts: $25
BOCO Gear Running Hats: $30 (limited supply)
Custom Hoodies :$40
stickers: $5
Friday Night Timeline (September 19th)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner & Packet Pick-up at Seaside High School
6:00 PM: Camp Rilea Opens
7:30 PM: Ice Cream Social & T-Shirt Exchange at Camp Rilea (between Starships 7024 & 7025)
10:00 PM: In Barracks
10:30 PM: Lights Out
Saturday, September 20th
6:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast at Dining Hall 7025, Camp Rilea ($5/person)
Coaches will have wristbands
Regular & gluten-free/vegan options available, plus vegan butter alternative.
The Last Regiment Drum Corps: High-energy performances before, during, and after races.
www.lastregiment.com
Note: On Saturday, at Camp Rilea we will be selling T-Shirts ($25) and hats ($30) and hoodies ($40) are in limited supply. We can accept credit card payments.
Race Schedule (Saturday, September 20th)
High School Races:
9:30 AM – Boys Easy & Girls Easy (white)
10:15 AM – Boys Moderate & Girls Moderate (blue)
11:05 AM – Boys Difficult & Girls Difficult (red)
Middle School Races:
12:00 PM – Middle School Boys (yellow)
12:15 PM – Middle School Girls (yellow)
Course Details Distances & Markings
Easy (White Flags): 4,300m, one gradual incline
Moderate (Blue Flags): 5,000m, possibly two water/mud crossings, Elk Trail at ~3,840m (100+ m uphill, narrow, steep, sandy)
Difficult (Red Flags): 5,000m, two possible water/mud crossings, three challenging hills:
Hill 1 (~2,750m): 135m steep, sandy climb
Elk Trail (~4,390m): 100+ m uphill, narrow, steep, sandy
Butterfly Hill (~300m from finish): 80+ m grassy climb Terrain: Mostly grass, dirt, sand roads, trails, and a “mud pit” adventure. Only 20m of pavement.
Course Selection & Team Scoring
Course Selection:
Coaches must assign courses by September 15th, 2025 on Athletic.net. Use caution assigning the Difficult Course—ensure runners are fit and prepared.
Team Scoring (amended 01/08/23):
Divisions 1, 2, 3: 2 runners (Difficult), 3 (Moderate), 2 (Easy)
Divisions 4, 5: 1 runner (Difficult), 2 (Moderate), 2 (Easy)Scoring requirements are for team scoring only. Coaches may enter as many athletes as they wish per course, but each runner competes in only one course.
Results & Awards
Timing & Results:
Chip timing by Eclectic Edge Racing.
Turn in your bib chip at the timing tent post-race for immediate printouts. Results posted online and on-site within minutes. Awards:
Individual Medals: Top 10 for each grade/gender in Middle School and High School. Also top 10 in each course, division, and gender.
Team Awards: Plaques to top four teams (for all five divisions, both genders), and medals to scoring team members. Award Distribution:
No formal ceremony. Five minutes after the last race, coaches/representatives pick up an awards list and proceed down a line of tables staffed by ASB volunteers distributing medals and plaques.
Join us for the 35th Annual Three Course Challenge!
Enjoy challenging courses, tasty meals, lively entertainment, unique merchandise, and top-tier competition. We look forward to an unforgettable weekend celebrating the spirit of cross-country running!