{"id":197409,"date":"2025-01-07T17:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T01:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=197409"},"modified":"2025-11-20T23:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T07:46:55","slug":"gear-check-cal-dobbs-trans-pride-5k-and-run-across-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/run\/gear-check-cal-dobbs-trans-pride-5k-and-run-across-america","title":{"rendered":"Gear Check: Cal Dobbs\u2019 Trans Pride 5K and Run Across America"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Since he started running in the third grade, hitting the road with his dad, a cross-country run has been Cal Dobbs&#8217; dream. That dream finally came true in 2023. Dobbs, 27, says he woke up every day of his run across America feeling like it was Christmas. It\u2019s not hard to believe, especially when you hear him gleefully describe the hours alone on country roads with his two dogs by his side, or the \u201cresilience and joy\u201d he found in trans communities he encountered along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Dobbs was still too young to have the language to articulate his transness, running was where he says he consistently felt most free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In sixth grade, Dobbs ran his first 5K, placing third overall for women. \u201cThat was when I realized that this thing I loved to do, I actually had a talent for,\u201d he says. In high school, Dobbs qualified for both the Junior Olympics and California state cross-country and track competitions. Eventually, Swarthmore University recruited him to run in their track-and-field program. \u201cThe longer the race, the better I did,\u201d Dobbs says. \u201cI wanted to see just how far I could take that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" \n  width=\"560\" \n  height=\"315\" \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/BhdWs1hSojs\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  frameborder=\"0\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen>\n<\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>For more background on Dobbs, REI Co-op switched on the camera. This short film explores Dobbs&#8217; background as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/membership\">REI Member<\/a>, including how his profession as a public school teacher complements his connection to the outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"#continue-reading\">Click here<\/a> to continue reading the story.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen: <\/strong><a href=\"\/blog\/podcasts\/running-across-the-u-s-for-trans-rights-with-cal-dobbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cal Dobbs on the REI Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"continue-reading\">Running for the Community&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, Dobbs decided to combine his love of running\u2014with 20 years of long-distance under his belt\u2014and passion for advocacy: He would run across America to raise funds and awareness for grassroots LGBTQ+ groups. \u201cArguably, it was the most dangerous year to do such a visible run,\u201d Dobbs says, citing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/identities\/22334014\/trans-athletes-bills-explained\">30 states that have introduced bills that would ban trans athletes from sports<\/a>. But, visibility was the point. \u201cWe hear a lot about trans people, but we don\u2019t hear a lot from trans people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/2024_TP5K_RAEPARKER_-25.jpg?resize=1200%2C800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197413\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dobbs (right) and a friend crossing the finish line at the Trans Pride 5K. Photo by Rae Parker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dobbs\u2019 run targeted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024\">regions of the country<\/a> where trans people have been most impacted by anti-trans legislation and other harms. Along the way, he shot video for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transcontinentalrun.com\/\">a documentary<\/a> on the topic; he also organized six local 5K races to raise funds for local trans organizations and encourage more forms of engagement with the outdoors for people with more limited access. Dobbs knows what this is like to some extent. Growing up in a low-income family, he didn\u2019t have the opportunity to travel much or try other outdoor endurance sports like cycling\u2014not until he left home for college. \u201cThat\u2019s partially why I chose running [at first],\u201d he says. With a pair of running shoes being the only required piece of gear, \u201cit\u2019s the cheapest sport.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took the mind-clearing space of an extended backpacking trip after graduating college for Dobbs to feel ready to come out as trans. \u201cWhen you\u2019re in nature \u2026 the mind gets quiet, the spirit becomes calm,\u201d he says. \u201cI felt that I was able to inhabit the most authentic version of myself.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dobbs wants other trans people to experience this level of self-love and embodiment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Dobbs Ran Across America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of his run across America, Dobbs dipped his hand into the Pacific Ocean. On his last day of the journey, he ran 100 miles to the Atlantic. Dobbs planned his route to go through states Dobbs calls \u201cmost vulnerable\u201d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024\">anti-trans legislation<\/a>, and where there were local organizations he could fundraise for, so he ran primarily through the South and Southwest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The support crew consisted of Dobbs\u2019 two dogs and a friend, who followed along in an SUV carrying most of the trek\u2019s gear. The trip included 100 days on foot and 27 days of what Dobbs calls \u201cresting advocacy,\u201d spent on Zoom meetings planning upcoming events and coordinating with local groups and athletes. Dobbs averaged 25 to 30 miles when running; on those physically demanding days, he\u2019d wake up, eat breakfast, run about 10 miles, break to fuel, run another 10 or 15 miles, have dinner and see if he could fit in another 10 miles before bedtime. A few days, he even challenged himself to run 50 miles, or more. \u201cOn the last day \u2026 that inspiration of getting to the [Atlantic] ocean really pulled me through, so I ran pretty fast,\u201d Dobbs says of the final 100-mile push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of Dobbs\u2019 cross-country run took place on rural, two-lane highways with low traffic. When it wasn\u2019t too hot, Cal\u2019s dogs ran with him. Otherwise, he was alone. Safety was a concern and Dobbs kept his wits about him, but he also made a decision not to embody the sort of thinking he imagines drives a lot of transphobia: a fear of the unknown. \u201cI approached every interaction \u2026 with an open mind and an open heart,\u201d he says. Dobbs, who saw people tearing down flyers for his 5K and yelling anti-trans rhetoric in Los Angeles, believes geography is not always an accurate predictor of personal beliefs, and that most people are interested to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is a lot of ignorance, but I think people are generally curious,\u201d Dobbs said. \u201cWhen confronted with a real, live, human trans person in front of them, they relax a lot and are very willing to engage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"#GearGuide\">Click here<\/a> for Dobbs\u2019 trail-running gear recommendations.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s at stake for trans athletes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, athletes have been at the center of national public debates about trans rights. Currently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgbtmap.org\/equality-maps\/youth\/sports_participation_bans\">24 states<\/a> have laws banning trans women and girls from competing in certain women\u2019s sports competitions. This spring, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which represents mostly small colleges in the U.S., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/04\/08\/1243548261\/naia-transgender-athlete-sports-ban\">announced a policy<\/a> significantly limiting trans athletes from participating in interscholastic competitions. The decision was met with much dissent; over 400 current and former Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletes, among others, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/nbc-out\/out-news\/hundreds-athletes-urge-ncaa-not-ban-trans-athletes-womens-sports-rcna149033\">released letters<\/a> urging the larger National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) not to follow suit. Other entities, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/cces.ca\/news\/literature-review-does-not-support-bans-transgender-women-athletes\">Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport<\/a> (CCES), advocate for inclusion in athletic policies, based on literature reviews indicating trans athletes have no significant advantages over their cisgender peers, pointing out that these reviews \u201cconclude that there is no firm basis available in evidence to indicate that trans women have a consistent and measurable overall performance benefit after 12 months of testosterone suppression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll of the dialogue around what we do about trans athletes [assumes] that there\u2019s something wrong, and there simply isn\u2019t,\u201d Dobbs says. \u201cWhen someone tells you who they are, believe them [and] let them play.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/2024_TP5K_RAEPARKER_-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197412\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Participants taking off at the starting line of the Trans Pride 5K. Photo by Rae Parker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This July, Dobbs organized another <a href=\"https:\/\/lapride.org\/event\/trans-pride-5k-and-picnic-2024\/\">local 5K<\/a> in his hometown of Los Angeles to celebrate Trans Pride. The week before, trans and nonbinary middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz won the U.S. national title and, consequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/5614255\/2024\/07\/03\/nikki-hiltz-transgender-nonbinary-runner-olympics\/\">qualified for the U.S. Olympic track-and-field team<\/a> in the 1500 meters, in a meet-record-breaking time. Their victory marks a major milestone for trans athletes, and American runners in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to fall into pessimism when internalizing the challenges trans people face in sport and beyond, but \u201c[w]e\u2019re on such a precipice as a running community around running culture,\u201d Dobbs says. \u201cI\u2019ve had to work hard to unlearn a lot of self-harm and replace it with self-love. [It\u2019s] something I want to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The energy at Dobbs\u2019 L.A. 5K reflected this mission. Three hundred trans athletes and allies gathered to run, walk, picnic and mingle in what Dobbs hopes to make an annual event. Local organizations including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/programs\/lgbtq\">UCLA LGBTQ+ Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/rainbopedia.org\/\">Rainbowpedia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/camptranscend.org\/\">Camp Transcend<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transdudesofla.org\/\">Trans Dudes of LA<\/a> shared resources and information, and CeC\u00e9 Telfer, the first openly trans person to win an NCAA title (400-meter hurdles), kicked off the run with opening remarks. Telfer spoke about how events like the 5K can provide safe spaces for sharing experiences and forming solidarity to fight for greater inclusivity in sports. \u201cCommunity among trans athletes is vital,\u201d Telfer said, to resounding cheers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GearGuide\">Gear Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the essentials that Dobbs used to participate in the L.A. \u201cTrans Pride\u201d 5K, and train and run across America\u2014as well as his thoughts on why these items make the perfect adventure companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/product\/171491\/salomon-adv-skin-5-set-hydration-vest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salomon Adv Skin 5 Set Hydration Vest<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Batz_061423_3939.jpeg?resize=300%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197431\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:contain;width:auto;height:450px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Complete with integrated soft flasks that make it easy to grab for hydration when you need it, the <a href=\"\/b\/salomon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salomon<\/a> Adv Skin 5 hydration vest is any summer runner\u2019s ideal pack. For Dobbs, sizing and comfort is everything: \u201cWhat I\u2019m looking for in a pack is how it fits to my body,\u201d Dobbs explains. \u201cTrans [sometimes] people have a hard time \u2026 finding things that fit, because they\u2019re not often made for trans bodies,\u201d which may not cohere with the sizing and styling options on offer with gendered versions. The Salomon vest is light, while also offering ample space to load up on supplies. Dobbs stores electronics for shooting running footage in the main back stretch compartment, because he says he needs it to feel secure and can&#8217;t \u201cbe bouncing up and down.\u201d The pack also offers two front and two top stretch pockets, and two additional back compartments, one of which has dual-side access for easy adjustments while moving. <a href=\"\/product\/171491\/salomon-adv-skin-5-set-hydration-vest\"><em>Buy here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/product\/151309\/amphipod-hydraform-minimalist-handheld-water-bottle-20-fl-oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amphipod Hydraform Minimalist Handheld Water Bottle<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Batz_20230531_3662.jpeg?resize=674%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197432\" style=\"width:auto;height:450px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For shorter runs, Dobbs prefers a handheld bottle, which he says is often easier to refill. During his run across America, hydration was key. \u201cIn really hot climates\u2014whether it\u2019s in the desert, or really high humidity\u2014it would be way too hard to take my [hydration vest] off, [refill] my water, and put it back on,\u201d he says. The <a href=\"\/b\/amphipod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amphipod<\/a> Hydraform Minimalist is size-adjustable, making it perfect for all runners, and it contains two quick-access outer nutrition slots for easy-access gels or compact foods, as well. The water bottle is leakproof, which is essential to make sure you don\u2019t lose a drop of precious water when running in the heat of Florida in July, for example, where Dobbs ended his cross-country run. <a href=\"\/product\/151309\/amphipod-hydraform-minimalist-handheld-water-bottle-20-fl-oz\"><em>Buy here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/product\/199527\/darn-tough-run-quarter-ultralightweight-cushion-socks-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darn Tough Run Quarter Ultralightweight Cushion Socks &#8211; Men&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Vagnini_030923_1594.jpeg?resize=674%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197433\" style=\"width:auto;height:450px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dobbs says he prefers <a href=\"\/b\/darn-tough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darn Tough<\/a> socks because they\u2019re a bit thicker than most running socks. \u201cThey don\u2019t feel heavy when you sweat. It actually prevents your shoes from getting squishy,\u201d he says. Most importantly, the merino wool blend and fine-gauge knitting are powerful at preventing blisters. \u201cI\u2019ve never gotten a blister wearing Darn Tough,\u201d Dobbs says. \u201cThey truly are darn tough, and they\u2019re also very breathable.\u201d These all-weather socks contain breathable flex zones in the forefoot, which makes them perfect for any season. Dobbs also loves supporting the small, Vermont-based company because he aligns with its values. \u201cI love the ethos of a company providing really high-quality products that are sustainably made and built to last,\u201d he says. \u201cIf something happens to them, you can [return] them in [to Darn Tough] and <a href=\"https:\/\/darntough.com\/pages\/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee\">get a new pair<\/a>!\u201d <em><a href=\"\/product\/199527\/darn-tough-run-quarter-ultralightweight-cushion-socks-mens\">Buy here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/product\/216206\/rei-co-op-swiftland-grid-running-tank-top-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REI Swiftland Grid Running Tank Top &#8211; Men&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Vagnini_030823_3249.jpeg?resize=674%2C450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197444\" style=\"width:auto;height:450px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/rei.com\/b\/rei-co-op\">REI Co-op<\/a> Swiftland Grid running tank is sweat-wicking (\u201cso it really keeps you cool,\u201d Dobbs says), abrasion-resistant and sewn with flat seams to prevent chafing, making it an excellent companion for long or short summer runs. He points out that while some long-distance runners might opt for more protection from the sun, he\u2019s fortunate not to burn easily. \u201cI also like to show off my sick tattoos,\u201d Dobbs says. The Swiftland is designed to be worn easily with a pack, and angled side seams and side vents encourage ease of movement. \u201cIt makes you feel fast,\u201d says Dobbs, who wore the tank&nbsp; as he darted through the crowd of joggers and walkers, giving high-fives, taking photos and shouting words of encouragement during the L.A. 5K. <em><a href=\"\/b\/rei-co-op\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/product\/207190\/roark-alta-5-shorts-mens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roark Alta 5\u201d Shorts &#8211; Men\u2019s<\/a> and <a href=\"\/product\/167045\/janji-afo-middle-shorts-mens-5-inseam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janji AFO Middle Shorts &#8211; Men&#8217;s 5\u201d Inseam<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast-drying, water-resistant and complete with stash pockets to store small snacks or a cell phone, Dobbs\u2019 preferred shorts from&nbsp; <a href=\"\/b\/roark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roark<\/a> and <a href=\"\/b\/janji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janji<\/a> AFO both provide utility and style. \u201cAs a trans athlete, <a href=\"\/blog\/fitness\/outdoor-brands-gender-neutral-clothing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gender presentation in athletic clothes can feel kind of limiting<\/a> because there aren\u2019t a ton of options,\u201d Dobbs said. \u201cI really love it when I can find shorts that have the masculine colors that I like but are \u2026 a little fun, and your personality can come through.\u201d Dobbs also notes the 5-inch inseam both pairs feature was crucial to avoid chafing during the heat of his summer run across the country, and his most recent 5K. \u201cYou also need shorts to be breathable and quick to dry,\u201d he says. When Dobbs paused on his cross-country run, he\u2019d often find himself sweat-soaked. \u201cI\u2019d want the shorts to be almost all the way dry for my next big section.\u201d Janji promises a fast drying time with integrated brief liners that wick moisture, and Roark\u2019s fabric is ultralight and water-resistant, with a waterproof lining in the back pocket to keep your phone dry even on especially sticky days.&nbsp;<em><a href=\"\/product\/207190\/roark-alta-5-shorts-mens\">Buy the Roark shorts here.<\/a><\/em> <em><a href=\"\/product\/167045\/janji-afo-middle-shorts-mens-5-inseam\">Buy the Janji shorts here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since he started running in the third grade, hitting the road with his dad, a cross-country run has been Cal Dobbs&#8217; dream. That dream finally came true in 2023. Dobbs, 27, says he woke up every day of his run across America feeling like it was Christmas. 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