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Coos County Odyssey 2026

253 mi

May 17, 2026 · Coos Bay, Oregon, US

Listed Sep 30, 2021

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At a glance (AI-assisted text)

Embark on a 253-mile virtual odyssey through Coos County, Oregon, to achieve fitness goals and support local families in need through The Nurses' Purse fund.

The vibe (AI-assisted text)

This virtual odyssey offers a unique way to explore Coos County while challenging yourself physically. It's designed for individuals and teams looking to kickstart their fitness goals and stay motivated throughout the year. The core mission is deeply rooted in community support, raising vital funds for families facing health and wellbeing obstacles.

Best for (AI-assisted text)

This event is ideal for runners and fitness enthusiasts who thrive on long-term challenges and enjoy the flexibility of virtual participation. It's also perfect for those who want to combine their fitness journey with a meaningful charitable cause, supporting local families directly.

Race day (AI-assisted text)

As a virtual event, there isn't a traditional race day. Participants will track their miles on a virtual platform, logging various forms of exercise over an extended period. Packet pickup is digital, and the "crowd" is your online team and fellow participants, fostering a sense of shared accomplishment and motivation rather than a single mass start.

Personality (AI-assisted text)

The Coos County Odyssey embodies a spirit of sustained effort and community care. It's a supportive, goal-oriented challenge that encourages collaboration among friends and family. The event feels purposeful and empowering, blending personal achievement with significant local impact.

Weather snapshot (AI-assisted text)

Since this is a virtual event, participants can complete their miles at their own pace and in their chosen environment. This means you can pick your ideal weather conditions for each run or activity, avoiding any specific race-day weather concerns.

Terrain & course feel (AI-assisted text)

As a virtual challenge, the terrain is entirely up to the participant. You can log miles on local roads, trails, treadmills, or any other surface that suits your training and preferences. The flexibility allows for a personalized running experience.

Signals we noticed (from listing text, AI-assisted)

  • virtual odyssey
  • 253 miles
  • 25 milestones to earn badges
  • exercise in a number of different ways to earn miles
  • Form teams and compete
  • motivate your friends and family
  • achieving your fitness goals
  • helping Coos County Families in Need
  • Coos County Friends of Public Health (CCFoPH) is hosting
  • raise money for The Nurses’ Purse fund
  • The Nurses’ Purse is a discretionary fund
  • non-profit 501c3 organization
  • donations are tax deductible
  • fifth virtual odyssey
  • View Results Page

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Travel around Coos County, Oregon in this fifth virtual odyssey that will take you through many unique and interesting locations in the county. This year's event is 253 miles, with 25 milestones to earn badges. As a participant, you can exercise in a number of different ways to earn miles on the virtual platform. Form teams and compete with and motivate your friends and family to start the year off right, achieving your fitness goals, while helping Coos County Families in Need. The Coos County Friends of Public Health (CCFoPH) is hosting this event to raise money for The Nurses’ Purse fund.

 

The Nurses’ Purse is a discretionary fund which can be accessed by public health nurses at Coos Health & Wellness to help families in need with essentials such as food, winter clothing, infant care, and payment of medical bills for the uninsured. The relatively small assistance from this fund can help families overcome what seem to be insurmountable obstacles to their health and wellbeing. 

We Hope you will participate in the challenge! And whether you 'race' or not, we invite you to help Coos County Families by clicking the Donate link.  The Coos County Friends of Public Health (CCFoPH) is a non-profit 501c3 organization.  Your donations are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law.  

     

 

Links below will take you to information about the Coos Odyssey Challenge

 
Guidelines on how to calculate miles can be found here

Video on how to report results.

 

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