Articles by Bobi Jo

About Bobi Jo (223 Articles)

Bobi Jo has lived all over the midwest but moved to Portland in 2007 and now calls it home. She started casually running in 2012 and trained up for the "Run Like A Mother" 5k as her first proper event. She got a taste of the runner's high and is now a veteran ultrarunner. While running is her favorite sport, she is a "Jill of all trades, master of none" - her other hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and snowshoeing. On her elusive rest days, she is an avid bookworm and a Green Bay Packers fan. Her best adventure buddies are her husband and her Australian Shepherd.

Race Recap: Inaugural Siuslaw Dunes 25K

March 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s been a wild couple of weeks. Siuslaw Dunes, making its debut on March 7, seems like an eternity ago. It was one of the last races to be held before the cancelations started pouring in. Before kids were out of school for spring break and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Tygh Valley Infinity Ultra

February 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Back [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2020 Shamrock Run 5M (Central Point)

February 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Shamrock Run in Central Point is coming up on March 14th. This race starts and ends at the track at Crater High School and is a 5 mile out and back on the Bear Creek Greenway. Just before the 5 miler begins, kids can race in the Leprechaun [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4

February 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat gets its name from Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, a legendary ultrarunner for winning hundos, snatching FKTs and other speed records, and for directing the Speedgoat 50K in Utah each summer. I’m not saying wearing his [read more...]

Race Recap: Level 32 Racing’s 2020 Bristow Trail Run

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Level 32 Racing’s Run Big Trail Series started with a muddy but beautiful day at the Bristow Trail Run on Saturday, February 1st. It was drizzling off and on that morning, but for the most part the rain held off. But for an early season trail run, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Alsea Falls Spring Fling Half / 10K / 5K (Monroe)

February 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Race Preview: The Ruff 2020 (Carson, WA)

February 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

If it feels like The Ruff just made its debut, you’re not mistaken! Back in October, this challenging event up Dog Mountain burst onto the race scene and now it’s back again as an early season opener! Our friends at Alpine Running are [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Yaktrax® Run

February 6, 2020 // 1 Comment

Yaktrax® have been around for enough years, and have enough brand recognition, that their name is used interchangeably to just mean “traction”. It’s the equivalent of saying “Google it” instead of [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Siuslaw Dunes 50K / 25K (Florence)

February 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Daybreak Racing have added another great event to their lineup this year: The Siuslaw Dunes! Sponsored by Salomon, this race is pronounced sigh-YEW-slaw and will be in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (on the coast near [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5K (Eugene)

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Although I’m a runner, I can definitely embrace my lazy side, so any excuse / reason to stay in my pajamas all day is a win! Pairing that with fundraising for an important cause, and it’s the perfect combo! The Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Oregon Wetlands Half / 10K / 5K (Eugene)

January 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

There’s a new half marathon in town and it’ll be a good one! The inaugural Oregon Wetlands Half (and 10K and 5K) will debut on Sunday, February 23rd at the West Eugene natural wetlands preserve. Hosted by our friends at Eclectic Edge [read more...]

Level 32 Racing’s Run Big Trail Series starts on Feb. 1st!

January 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Our friends at Level 32 Racing have a series of trail events that begins on February 1st with the Bristow Trail Run! There are six races in the Run Big Trail Series, of varying distances and in wonderfully scenic locations in Lane County. There are [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2020 Couples Classic 5K (Eugene)

January 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t locked in your Valentine’s weekend plans, or want a fun way to burn off the dinner + dessert you just splurged on, check out the Couples Classic 5K by our friends at Eclectic Edge Racing on Saturday, February 15th! The [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Patagonia Provisions

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s easy to turn the other cheek about many issues plaguing the world right now and in order to maintain our own sanity and have energy left to live life a little, we have to pick and choose the battles that hit closest to home for us all as [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Holiday Half 5K (PDX)

December 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you think of a signature Portland road race, several come mind and among them, the Holiday Half! Always held in early December, come rain or shine, and Foot Traffic continues to do a stellar job at race management year after year. This event, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Run Love Run 30K / 15K (Newport)

December 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day in 2020 is a great excuse to escape to the coast, but it’s worth considering celebrating a week early to sneak in the Run, Love, Run 30K and 15K in Newport on Saturday, February 8th. Hosted by Ardor Adventures, this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Bristow Trail Runs 50K/25K/10M/5M (Dexter)

December 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Bristow Trail Runs at Elijah Bristow State Park in Dexter, hosted by Level 32 Racing, can be an early season ultra, or kick-off-the-trail-running-training mid-distance, or just-a-little-fun-run, but whichever one you choose, it’ll be [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to The Inn at Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast

December 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Frost Trot 5K (Eugene)

December 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Frost Trot 5K, hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing, is a rolling (i.e. challenging!) course that takes racers along the Laurelwood Gof Course cart paths, on some single track trails, as well as the occasional fairway! It’s a cross country [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Frostbite Run 10K / 5K (Talent)

November 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Nestled exactly in between Medford and Ashland is the small city of Talent, which is home to the annual Frostbite Run! Just after New Year’s, a 10K and 5K start at the middle school and run out into the countryside on Foss Rd. Hosted by the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Deschutes River Half Marathon & 2.020 mile Run/Walk (Maupin)

November 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2020 Deschutes River Half Marathon & 2.020 Mile Run/Walk, hosted by XDog Events, in Maupin is a great way to spend your New Year’s morning. Getting the first run of the year done with a scenic half marathon (or the 2.020 mile run / [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Jingle all the Way Family Fun Run (Longview, WA)

November 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 8th Annual Jingle all the Way Family Fun Run on Friday, December 13, 2019. This is a great little event at the Civic Circle Park on Friday evening, with a costume contest at 5:30 PM at the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 West Linn Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash

November 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fun and festive Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash in West Linn is just around the corner on Saturday, December 14th. This fast 5k and 1 mile family fun run/walk starts and ends next to the Willamette Fire Station and takes participants through the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Medford Ugly Sweater 5K

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Medford Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk, hosted by West Orthodontics, will be held on Saturday, December 14th, so dig out your ugly sweater (or head to a thrift shop to find one!) and get registered today! This race gives 100% of the proceeds to [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Gold Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K

November 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 10th annual Gold Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K “food-raiser” will be held on Saturday, November 30th to support local food banks. The course is an our and back 5k open to runners and walkers (also, kids 10 and under can ride their bikes!). [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Newport Turkey Trot 10K/5K/Kids Run

November 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Do you have a Turkey Trot on your calendar yet? If not, and you’re going to be at the coast (or want to be at the coast) on Thanksgiving morning, sign up for the Newport Turkey Trot to make room for the afternoon feast! This is a great family [read more...]