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
Pub Run: Mast Landing (Westbrook)
Mast Landing Brewing Company
Mast Landing (Westbrook) - 6:15pm (note the later start time!)
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.
The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast
The Chadwick - 9:00AM
Sunday Runday 5 or 9 mile / choose-your-own-distance group run, regular routes include out to Bug Light in SoPo or to the East Prom, then back to the Chadwick for coffee and socializing. The B&B proprietors (aka, Erin & Zack) will have coffee and a pre-made breakfast option (TBD day of, granola, muffin, waffle, or similar) available for purchase after the run.
Common sense protocols: If you're not feeling well, don't attend.
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.
Hardshore Distilling Company
Hardshore Distilling - 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.
C Salt Gourmet Market
C Salt Gourmet Market - 9:00am - Please park in the lot behind C-Salt so that we don't take up patron spaces while we're out running! Thank you!
We'll head out for a planned 6 to 7 mile group trail or road run, which can be easily modified to do more or less mileage. We will meet back at C Salt for coffee and breakfast for those who would like to partake. There is indoor and outdoor seating available at C Salt, and a full breakfast menu.
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky. Your presence reflects your acceptance of the risks.
Comedy Run - Empire Comedy Club
Empire Comedy Club
Empire Comedy Club - 5:45PM
That's not a typo, this is an evening Sunday run with Tommy McClellon-Willard, who will be headlining at Empire Comedy Club immediately after the run! Tommy has been a runner and comedian since age 12 and is running with local groups in the cities where he's performing. This will be a 5k all paces, all abilities run, with available shorter route options. We will regroup at Empire and participants get a discounted ticket for the show (use promo code RUN)! Come meet Tommy and run with us while getting some laughs and building community along the way!
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Running is inherently risky, your participation indicates your acceptance of this risk.
THE LAUGH & RUN SHOW at Empire Comedy Club
575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 Map
The Laugh & Run show is a stand up comedy show, featuring local comics and national headliner Tommy McClellan-Willard, where attendees will have the opportunity to do a free group run before the show. This show is goaled to bring people together through running and laughter, all while getting those natural endorphins. The show is developed by Tommy McClellan-Willard, who started running and doing stand up at the age of twelve.
Wilson County Barbecue
Wilson County BBQ - 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. Running is inherently risky, your attendance is acceptance of the associated risks.
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.
El Rayo Taqueria Portland
El Rayo (Portland 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're not feeling well, don't come. Running is inherently risky and your attendance indicates your understanding and acceptance of this risk.
Belleflower Brewing
Belleflower 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.
Coffee Run - Coastal Run on the ET
Coastal Run, 6 Westwood Ave, Suite #1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Map
Coastal Run - 9:00AM - 6 Westwood Ave, Suite #1, Scarborough, ME 04074
We'll head out for a planned 6 to 7 mile group trail run on the Eastern Trail. This is a flat, non-technical trail and the distance can be easily modified to do more or less mileage. We will meet back at Coastal Run for coffee and donuts and shopping!
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky. Your presence reflects your acceptance of the risks.
2025 Trail Running Film Festival
Empire Comedy Club575 Congress St 2nd FloorPortland, ME04101 Map
Join us on Sunday, April 6 for the 2025 Trail Running Film Festival, a celebration on film of this wild, wonderful trail running community!
BIG NEWS, this year we plan to also screen two local films made by members of the Runaways! We will be showcasing Seeds of Change by Maximilian Armstrong a documentary about prison gardening, and restoring dignity and purpose through farming, and the documentary of the 2024 Back Cove Backyard Ultra filmed by Noah Keates and Ian MacLellan in July of 2024 during the third running of this iconic event. You don't want to miss this.
The Portland, Maine screening of the 2025 Trail Running Film Festival is co-hosted and sponsored by the Runaways Run Club and Empire Comedy Club.
The mission of the Trail Running Film Fest is to celebrate running as a universal practice, to explore our collective and individual potential, and to pursue our wildest dreams. The Trail Running Film Festival creators accomplish this by documenting the culture of trail running, supporting filmmakers and creatives, and hosting events that bring our community together. TRFF is committed to promoting inclusivity, adventure, wilderness, art, and diversity across the trail and ultra community.
Tickets are now available at UltraSignUp through the provided link!
Ticket sales will benefit local nonprofit Northeast Runners Alliance (NeRA).
Stay tuned for ongoing updates including event details, selected films, participating national and local sponsors, raffle prizes, and more!
Visit:
www.trailfilmfest.com/event-details/portland-me
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Pub Run: Modestman Brewing Maine
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.
The Thirsty Pig
Thirsty Pig - 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!
Group protocols: if you aren't feeling well, please do not attend group activities. Participation in a group run is inherently risky, your presence indicates your acceptance of this risk.
Pub Run: Blue Lobster Urban Winery
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.
Runaways Portland Plog 2025 - 8th Annual!
115 Fox Street, Portland, ME Map
Austin Street on Fox Street - April 26th - 8th ANNUAL PLOG!
Please join us for the 8th Annual Runaways Portland Plog on April 26th, 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.
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.
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.
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)