Running for a Better Oakland Employee Directory
Spectator SportsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Running for a Better Oakland (RBO) is a youth development nonprofit based in the Oakland area that uses running to support confidence, community, and long-term well-being. The organization offers free, inclusive running programs for local youth, focusing on physical health, mental resilience, and a sense of belonging, with weekly practices, adult mentors, and access to races across the Bay Area. By providing running shoes, race entries, mentorship, and a welcoming environment, RBO works to remove participation barriers and support hundreds of students and families each year. Volunteers, mentors, donors, families, and community partners contribute to the program, emphasizing movement as a pathway to opportunity and connection. The nonprofit operates within the spectator sports space, leveraging community engagement to foster consistent participation and personal development for Oakland youth, and is located in Piedmont, California.