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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Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth

Aug 21, 6:00pm - Aug 21, 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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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 (this one may give you a little extra for your registration fee)
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Pub Run: Modestman Brewing Maine

Pub Run: Modestman Brewing Maine

Aug 27, 6:00pm - Aug 27, 7:30pm

Modestman MAINE

Modestman MAINE - 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, or have Covid, don't come. Participating in a group run is inherently risky. Your attendance assumes acceptance of this risk.
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Thursday Trails: Fore River Sanctuary

Thursday Trails: Fore River Sanctuary

Aug 28, 6:00pm - Aug 28, 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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Sunday Run & Pick Your Own Blueberries!

Sunday Run & Pick Your Own Blueberries!

Aug 31, 8:30am - Aug 31, 10:30am

Pineland Farms

Join the Runaways for a summer Blueberry Run (trail run + pick your own blueberries). We will meet at the Pineland Farms Outdoor Center (former YMCA), and head out on a 5 mile run. We can grab coffee and snacks at the market and then we head to Gillespie Farms to pick blueberries, located at 752 Mayall Rd.

The trails at Pineland are well maintained, relatively smooth and non-technical with lots of rolling hills. Trail shoes are not strictly necessary.

Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Pub Run: Lone Pine

Pub Run: Lone Pine

Sep 3, 6:00pm

Lone Pine Brewing Company

Lone Pine - 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

Sep 4, 6:00pm - Sep 4, 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: Austin Street

Pub Run: Austin Street

Sep 10, 6:00pm - Sep 10, 7:30pm

Austin Street Brewery

Austin Street (Fox Street location) - 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 aren't feeling well, please stay home. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky, your presence indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth Robinson Woods

Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth Robinson Woods

Sep 11, 6:00pm - Sep 11, 7:15pm

Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church

Robinson Woods trails - 6:00PM

4-5 mile trail run in Robinson Woods. Meet in the Church parking lot by the trailhead.

Common sense protocols: If you're not feeling well, don't attend. Trail running is inherently risky. Your attendance acceptance of this risk.

2 interested  ·  1 going
Pub Run: Bunker

Pub Run: Bunker

Sep 17, 6:00pm - Sep 17, 7:30pm

Bunker Brewing Co.

Bunker - 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, or have Covid, please do not attend. Running is inherently risky and attendance is your acceptance of the risks.
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Trail Work Day with Portland Trails

Trail Work Day with Portland Trails

Sep 20, 9:00am - Sep 20, 12:00pm

Join us September 20 to improve the Portland Trails trail system! More info to come! If you are interesting in joining, please sign the waiver here for Portland Trails. www.trails.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/group-waiver-rsvp/?nMonthsToShow=0&JobId=a0TP...... See MoreSee Less

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Pub Run: Orange Bike Brewing Co.

Pub Run: Orange Bike Brewing Co.

Sep 24, 6:00pm - Sep 24, 7:30pm

Orange Bike Brewing Company

Orange Bike Brewing - 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 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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Back Cove Backyard Ultra

Back Cove Backyard Ultra

Jul 11, 10:00am - Jul 12, 11:45pm

Back Cove Park

Year 5 of Portland's only backyard ultra on the iconic Back Cove Trail! Choose to challenge yourself over and over (and over) again 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, snacks, electrolyte/salt packets, basic first aid supplies and ice 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 additional public toilets in Payson Park (approximately halfway through the loop). There will be an unattended aid station on the trail at Payson Park with minimal snacks/electrolytes.

**Registration opens 1/1/2026

Swag and other award information TBA.
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