The Long Way: Hood to Coast Solo Record Attempt for Basic Rights Oregon

200 Miles. 36 Hours. One Runner. One Record. One Cause.

In August 2026, local queer runner, Ajay Hanspal is attempting something that's only been done once in the 40+ year history of Hood to Coast: running the entire 200-mile relay solo. The route stretches from `Timberline on Mount Hood to the shores of Seaside, Oregon—crossing the cascades, forests, highways, farmland, and coastal roads. It's roughly eight marathons back-to-back with almost no rest, climbing and descending over 7,000 feet of elevation.

And he’s doing it all to help raise funds for Basic Rights Oregon through an ambitious Go Fund Me fundraiser. The symbolism is powerful: 200 miles of persistence, one step at a time, refusing to quit—just like the fight for human rights. The long way is the right way.

The Goal: $50,000

Support Ajay in meeting his goal here, and follow him on Instagram to keep up with his running journey!