Articles by Bobi Jo

About Bobi Jo (204 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 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...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run 5K / 1K (Bend)

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Reindeer Fun Run 5K/1K (Monmouth)

November 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The second annual Reindeer Fun Run 5K and 1K will be held on Saturday, December 7th in Monmouth to kick off the Making Spirits Bright festivities! The event beneficiaries are Toys for Tots and Western Oregon University Community Food Pantry. All on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Friendsgiving Half / 10K / 5K (Springfield)

November 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Take a break from eating and continue opting outside with the 2019 Friendsgiving, hosted by our friends at Pink Buffalo Racing! The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th, this event lets you choose between a half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Battle to the Pacific Half / 10K / 5K (Hammond)

October 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Battle to the Pacific 5K/10K and half marathon events, hosted by Bivouac Racing, will once again be held in early November at Fort Stevens State Park (just outside Astoria) and there is so much to explore while you are there, including a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Autumn Trails (Eugene)

October 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Autumn Trails, hosted by Level 32 Racing, will be on Sunday, November 3rd and again offers four great distance options to run: 3.5 miles, 6 miles, 10 miles, and 16 miles. These distance estimates are rough, as they take advantage of the [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Portland Parks and Recreation 5K Series – Delta Park on Oct 13

October 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The October race in the Portland Parks & Recreation’s 5k Series is coming up fast on Sunday, October 13th in North Portland’s Delta Park. The races in this awesome series are a great deal (only $10 for an adult registration!) and are set up [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Monster Dash Run for Education 10K/5K/1M (Ashland)

October 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 11th annual Monster Dash Run for Education, hosted by the Yogurt Hut, the Ashland Kiwanis, and the Ashland Schools Foundation (the beneficiary), will be held on Saturday, October 26th. Pick your distance of choice from a 10K run, 5K run/walk, or [read more...]

FEATURED RACE Preview: Inaugural Twin Peaks Trail Run 25K/10K/5K (Jacksonville)

September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The inaugural Twin Peaks Trail Runs in the other Forest Park is coming up on Saturday, October 19th! Just a few short miles outside Jacksonville, OR (~20 minutes from Medford) is a great trail system and the Woodlands Running Company is taking [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Heroes vs. Villains 5K Fun Run (Salem) – DISCOUNT CODE & FREE ENTRIES!

September 29, 2019 // 1 Comment

“It’s time to decide, are you a hero or a villain?” This run looks like so much fun! The Heroes vs. Villains 5K, hosted by We Run Oregon (no relation to this blog), will be held on Sunday, October 27th! Dress up as your favorite [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket, Airchaser Shirt, and Strider Shorts

September 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s easy for gear from this well-known brand to move to the top of anyone’s favorites list because, well, they just make good-quality stuff. There’s a reason it’s popular: it looks good, fits well, and gets the job done. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Runtoberfest 5K and Kids Run (McMinnville)

September 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Runtoberfest 5K & Kids Run in McMinnville is coming up fast on Saturday, October 5th! Both events will be held at the McMinnville High School stadium and 2019 is the second year for the new route! The 5K participants will complete a [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Team Up for Students 5K (Cornelius)

September 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 5th annual Team Up for Students 5K will be held on Saturday, October 5th at Echo Shaw Elementary School in Cornelius. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Witch Hazel Elementary students and will be used to purchase student supplies and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Fight for Your Life 5K (St. Paul)

September 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Fight For Your Life 5k is coming up quick on September 29th and will, as usual, be held at the French Prairie Gardens. The race honors Emily Pohlschneider-Edwards, who fought for her life against a rare form of women’s cancer. All [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Multnomah Falls Trail Run (Bridal Veil)

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Multnomah Falls Trail Run is back for 2019 with this sweet 5.9 mile run/walk in the Columbia Gorge. Hosted by the Timberline Trail Running Club, this fun, challenging, and incredibly scenic event features the five most-photographed waterfalls in [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Miles for Midwives 5K (St. Paul)

September 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Miles for Midwives 5k race is coming up in just a few short weeks in the beautiful Champoeg State Park! This year’s event will be on Saturday, September 21st, and will once again benefit the Oregon Affiliate of the American College of [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 The Food Run 5K and Half (Weston)

September 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Weston, OR is a small town over near Pendleton but they’re doing a big thing on Saturday, September 21st! They will be hosting The Food Run, a 5K run/walk and half marathon to benefit the Weston Food Pantry. Both distances with start [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Oregon Hop Run 5K/10K (Independence)

September 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Another great inaugural event in the Salem area is coming in just a few weeks! The Oregon Hop Run, hosted by The City of Independence and the Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature a 5K, 10K, and kids 1/2 mile dash on Saturday, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk (Dallas)

September 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Back to School Dash 5K Fun Run / Walk in Dallas OR will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This event benefits the backpack and school supply giveaway for kids in Polk County. The course will start and finish at the Dallas [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Salomon Sense Ride 2

August 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

Salomon [sal-uh-muh n]: noun 1. Adventure OK, obviously that is not the real definition, but I’m not wrong in this. Salomon’s #TimetoPlay hashtag leads you to photos and collages and videos of mountain running, backcountry skiing, epic [read more...]