The Coos Odyssey 2026 challenge has begun. The Coos County Friends of Public Health is hosting this fundraising event which lasts from January 1 st to April 15, 2026. Participants “travel” around Coos County to track their actual exercise activities on the virtual route of 253 miles. Participants can exercise in a number of different ways to earn miles, e.g., walking, biking, running, swimming, pickleball, bowling, yoga, and dance. Joining a team with friends, family or colleagues can help with motivation to maintain daily exercise and finish the course.

Registration is now open at ccfoph.org. Cost to participate is $20 (plus a $2.00 signup fee), and the proceeds will help Coos County families in need through the Nurses’ Purse fund at Coos Health and Wellness. To date, the sponsors supporting this fundraising event are Banner Bank, Bigfoot Beverages, Coos History Museum, Pacific Power, 7 Devils Brewing Co., South Coast Striders, and the Wild Coast Running Co.