Runaways Run Club is the largest weekly run club in Southern Maine, with a variety of fun group runs and social events every Sunday-Thursday. We're open to all paces and all abilities with no membership fee required, just show up and have fun!

Upcoming group runs and other events

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Pub Run: Blue Lobster Urban Winery

Pub Run: Blue Lobster Urban Winery

Apr 23, 6:00pm - Apr 23, 7:30pm

Blue Lobster Urban Winery

Blue Lobster Urban Winery - 6:00pm (former location of UFF)

Runaways Run Club meets at different locations on Wednesdays at 6:00PM, all year. Each run varies in distance between 3-4.5 miles and will start & finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run!

Common sense protocols: if you aren't feeling 100% well, stay home. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky, your presence indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Coffee Run - Forage Market, Portland

Coffee Run - Forage Market, Portland

Apr 27, 9:00am - Apr 27, 10:15am

The Forage

Forage Market - 9:00AM

Typically we’ll head out for a planned 6 mile group run toward Mackworth Island, which can be easily modified to do more or less mileage. The route may shift depending on conditions and interest, but we will meet back at Forage for coffee and breakfast for those who would like to partake.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
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Runaways Portland Plog 2025 - 8th Annual!

Runaways Portland Plog 2025 - 8th Annual!

Apr 27, 11:00am - Apr 27, 2:00pm

115 Fox Street, Portland, ME Map

Austin Street on Fox Street - April 27th (RESCHEDULE) - 8th ANNUAL PLOG!

Please join us for the 8th Annual Runaways Portland Plog on April 27th, our annual city street clean up project!

Plogging, or "plucking" trash while "jogging" = plogging! If you've never plogged, it's a great way to get out in the community and make a visible difference. We've collected over 1,500 pounds of trash to date in partnership with the City of Portland and local businesses!

We'll provide the trash bags, disposable gloves and trash collecting supplies, you provide the positive vibes and the legs! We'll start at 11am and end around 2pm with socializing afterwards!

Hosted by Runaways Run Club and Austin Street Brewery.
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Cove Run Tuesday

Cove Run Tuesday

Apr 29, 2:00am - Apr 29, 3:00am+34Apr 29, 2:00am - Apr 29, 3:00amMay 6, 2:00am - May 6, 3:00amMay 13, 2:00am - May 13, 3:00amMay 20, 2:00am - May 20, 3:00amMay 27, 2:00am - May 27, 3:00amJun 3, 2:00am - Jun 3, 3:00amJun 10, 2:00am - Jun 10, 3:00amJun 17, 2:00am - Jun 17, 3:00amJun 24, 2:00am - Jun 24, 3:00amJul 1, 2:00am - Jul 1, 3:00amJul 8, 2:00am - Jul 8, 3:00amJul 15, 2:00am - Jul 15, 3:00amJul 22, 2:00am - Jul 22, 3:00amJul 29, 2:00am - Jul 29, 3:00amAug 5, 2:00am - Aug 5, 3:00amAug 12, 2:00am - Aug 12, 3:00amAug 19, 2:00am - Aug 19, 3:00amAug 26, 2:00am - Aug 26, 3:00amSep 2, 2:00am - Sep 2, 3:00amSep 9, 2:00am - Sep 9, 3:00amSep 16, 2:00am - Sep 16, 3:00amSep 23, 2:00am - Sep 23, 3:00amSep 30, 2:00am - Sep 30, 3:00amOct 7, 2:00am - Oct 7, 3:00amOct 14, 2:00am - Oct 14, 3:00amOct 21, 2:00am - Oct 21, 3:00amOct 28, 2:00am - Oct 28, 3:00amNov 4, 2:00am - Nov 4, 3:00amNov 11, 2:00am - Nov 11, 3:00amNov 18, 2:00am - Nov 18, 3:00amNov 25, 2:00am - Nov 25, 3:00amDec 2, 2:00am - Dec 2, 3:00amDec 9, 2:00am - Dec 9, 3:00amDec 16, 2:00am - Dec 16, 3:00amDec 23, 2:00am - Dec 23, 3:00am

Back Cove Est, Portland, ME 04103, United States Map

Runaways Run Club meets at the same location on Tuesdays at 6:00am, all year.

The meeting spot is Edward Payson Park / Sebago to the Sea parking lot & Baxter Blvd.

This run is (almost) always along the Back Cove Trail, which is a mostly flat, looped, non-technical gravel trail. The Cove trail is 3.6 miles and the run will start and finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run, but please be advised that there are no set pace groups. We recommend that runners have the current ability to run at least 1-2 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: if you aren't feeling well, don't attend. Do not attend if you have Covid. Running is an inherently risky activity, your attendance is acceptance of this risk.
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Pub Run: Apres

Pub Run: Apres

Apr 30, 6:00pm - Apr 30, 7:30pm

Après

Apres - 6:00pm

Runaways Run Club meets at different locations on Wednesdays at 6:00PM, all year. Each run varies in distance between 3-4.5 miles and will start & finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run!

Common sense protocols: if you're not feeling well, don't attend. Group runs are inherently risky, your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park

Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park

May 1, 6:00pm - May 1, 7:15pm

Oatnuts Park

Oat Nuts Park - 189 Summit St, Portland, ME 04103 - 6:00PM

Runaways Run Club meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM at a trail location that rotates each week.

All paces are welcome on the run but please be advised that trail conditions are always changing and these trails can be fairly technical in sections (rocks, roots, inclines, etc.). We recommend trail shoes and the ability to run at least 2-3 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Pub Run: Definitive

Pub Run: Definitive

May 7, 6:00pm - May 7, 7:30pm

Definitive Brewing Company

Definitive - 6:00pm with HOKA!

Runaways Run Club meets at different locations on Wednesdays at 6:00PM, all year. Each run varies in distance between 3-4.5 miles and will start & finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run!

Common sense protocols: if you aren't feeling well or have Covid, stay home. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky, your presence indicates your willingness to accept this risk.
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Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

May 8, 6:00pm - May 8, 7:15pm

C Salt Gourmet Market

C Salt Gourmet Market - 6:00pm - Please park in the lot behind C-Salt so that we don't take up patron spaces while we're out running! Thank you!

Runaways Run Club meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM at a trail location that rotates each week.

All paces are welcome on the run but please be advised that trail conditions are always changing and these trails can be fairly technical in sections (rocks, roots, inclines, etc.). We recommend trail shoes and the ability to run at least 2-3 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Pub Run: Maine Beer Co. (Freeport)

Pub Run: Maine Beer Co. (Freeport)

May 14, 6:15pm - May 14, 7:45pm

Maine Beer Company

Maine Beer Co. (Freeport) - 6:15pm

Runaways Run Club meets at different locations on Wednesdays at 6:00PM, all year. Each run varies in distance between 3-4.5 miles and will start & finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run!

Common sense protocols: If you're not feeling well, or have Covid, don't come. Group runs are inherently risky. Your attendance is your acceptance of this risk.
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Thursday Trails: Fore River Sanctuary

Thursday Trails: Fore River Sanctuary

May 15, 6:00pm - May 15, 7:15pm

1685 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102-2130, United States Map

Fore River Sanctuary - 6:00PM

Runaways Run Club meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM at a trail location that rotates each week.

All paces are welcome on the run but please be advised that trail conditions are always changing and these trails can be fairly technical in sections (rocks, roots, inclines, etc.). We recommend trail shoes and the ability to run at least 2-3 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
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Trail Work Day with Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT)

Trail Work Day with Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT)

May 17, 9:00am - May 17, 12:00pm

Join us May 17 to improve the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT) trail system! More info to come!

9 interested  ·  2 going
Pub Run: Mast Landing (SoPo)

Pub Run: Mast Landing (SoPo)

May 21, 6:00pm - May 21, 7:30pm

Mast Landing Brewing Company

Mast Landing (SoPo) - 6:00pm

Runaways Run Club meets at different locations on Wednesdays at 6:00PM, all year. Each run varies in distance between 3-4.5 miles and will start & finish at the same spot. All paces are welcome on the run!

Common sense protocols: please don’t come if you're not feeling well or have COVID.

17 interested  ·  1 going
Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park

Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park

May 22, 6:00pm - May 22, 7:15pm

Oatnuts Park

Oat Nuts Park - 189 Summit St, Portland, ME 04103 - 6:00PM

Runaways Run Club meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM at a trail location that rotates each week.

All paces are welcome on the run but please be advised that trail conditions are always changing and these trails can be fairly technical in sections (rocks, roots, inclines, etc.). We recommend trail shoes and the ability to run at least 2-3 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

May 29, 6:00pm - May 29, 7:15pm

C Salt Gourmet Market

C Salt Gourmet Market - 6:00pm - Please park in the lot behind C-Salt so that we don't take up patron spaces while we're out running! Thank you!

Runaways Run Club meets on Thursdays at 6:00PM at a trail location that rotates each week.

All paces are welcome on the run but please be advised that trail conditions are always changing and these trails can be fairly technical in sections (rocks, roots, inclines, etc.). We recommend trail shoes and the ability to run at least 2-3 miles without issue.

Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Back Cove Backyard Ultra

Back Cove Backyard Ultra

Jul 12, 10:00am - Jul 13, 11:00pm

Back Cove Park

Portland's only backyard ultra on the iconic Back Cove Trail is back for year 4! Test yourself over and over (and over) again, or until the last biped remains standing. Every hour on the hour you'll head out to complete the 4.16 mile loop, in a test of physical and mental fortitude. Think you have what it takes? Let's find out!

The start/finish area is centrally located at Back Cove Park across from a Hannaford Supermarket and other amenities. There will be porta potties and an aid station at the start/finish area with water, packaged snacks, electrolyte/salt packets, basic first aid supplies and ice available during the heat of the day. You should plan to bring everything else you think you'll need in addition to these basics. There are water fountains at intervals on the Back Cove trail, and public toilets in Payson Park (approximately halfway through the loop). There will be an unmanned aid station in Payson Park with water and minimal supplies.

Swag and other award information TBA.
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Trail Work Day with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT)

Trail Work Day with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT)

Jul 26, 9:00am - Jul 26, 12:00pm

Join us July 26 to improve the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) trail system! More info to come!

2 interested  ·  1 going
Firebird Trail Races 2025

Firebird Trail Races 2025

Aug 23, 6:30am - Aug 23, 7:30pm

Lowell Preserve

Firebird Trail Race is a challenging and wicked fun trail race with distance options of 13M, Marathon, & 50K (be warned, it's brutal), that runs on donations, positive vibes, and a crushingly technical course in Falmouth, Maine.

Unlike other races, to compete here you must donate to a non-profit of your choice in addition to paying the low cost registration fee. Instead of some mega race conglomerate taking the profits, we ask that you pay it forward and contribute to a non-profit that aligns with your values. Donations must be made between 8.25.2024 and 8.22.2025, and we must have proof of the donation (receipt, confirmation letter, copy of your check) by 8.22.25 in order to confirm entry. Donations must be at least $20.
Participants have donated in excess of $30,000, which is nothing short of astounding!
The 10 mile loop in Lowell Preserve and thru North Falmouth Community Forest is technical and challenging, with lots of rocks and roots on mostly single-track trails. All events start and finish in Lowell Preserve at the Windham Fire Station.

- 13M course: one loop in Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest plus 5k loop in East Windham Conservation Area trails
- Marathon course: two loops of the 13M course
- 50K course: three loops in Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest plus 5k loop in Lowell (this one gives you a little extra for your registration fee)
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Check Strava for the routes!