(8-25-08) Nearly 900 teams took part in this year's 197-mile Nike Hood to Coast Relay, held August 23-24. The event, which celebrated its 27th year in 2008, fielded teams from across the globe and many from the Pacific Northwest.

The men's overall win went to Bowerman AC of Portland with a finish time of 16:58:30. On the women's side, ATC Women of Atlanta, GA trumped the field in 21:36:24.

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