The Hood2River Relay will take place this Saturday, starting at Mt. Hood Meadows and ending at the Port of Hood River’s Marina Green. It’s the third straight year for the six-sport event that event organizer Chad Sperry says involves downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, mountain biking, road cycling, a run, and kayaking. Some individuals do the entire event on their own, but many compete in pairs or teams and are in costume while competing. The relay starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and competitors should start arriving at Marina Green around noon. There will be a vendor expo area at the Marina Green open to the public at 11:30 a.m.