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In 2011, the documentary film Hood To Coast, directed by Christoph Baaden and Marcie Hume, took audiences on a journey through one of the most grueling and rewarding relay races in the world: the Hood To Coast Relay in Oregon. The film features a diverse cast of runners, including Margaret Lily Andres, Jason Baldwin, Bruce Langlois, and others, from different backgrounds and parts of the world who came together to run the 197-mile race from the start line at Timberline Lodge to the finish line in Seaside, Oregon.

The Hood To Coast relay race began in 1982 as a fun run among a group of friends, but it has grown into one of the largest and most popular relay races in the world with over 1,000 teams participating each year. The race has become so popular that it sells out within hours of registration opening.

The film Hood To Coast captures the physical triumphs and emotional struggles of the teams as they make their way through the challenging and varied terrain of the course, which includes steep mountain passes, winding country roads, and bustling city streets. Each member of the team has their own unique story and motivation for running which the film explores through interviews with the runners and their families and friends.

One team in the film, the Red Lizards, is made up of a group of middle-aged, working-class men who have been running together for years. They are determined to beat their rival team, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who have won the race several times before. Another team, the Sole Sisters, is a group of women who are running to raise money for breast cancer research in honor of their friend who died from the disease.

As the teams make their way through the race, they face challenges such as injuries, exhaustion, and unexpected setbacks. But they also experience moments of joy and camaraderie as they work together to complete their legs of the race and support each other along the way.

The film also explores the history and culture of the Hood To Coast Relay, which is deeply rooted in Oregon's running community. The film takes viewers through the vibrant atmosphere of the pre-race festivities and follows the progress of the teams as they make their way through the different stages of the course.

Overall, Hood To Coast is a heartwarming and inspiring documentary film that showcases the resilience, determination, and camaraderie of both elite and amateur runners as they take on one of the most challenging relay races in the world. The film is a testament to the power of human connection and the transformative impact that running can have on people's lives.

Hood To Coast is a 2011 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.0 and a MetaScore of 50.