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: Oat Nuts Park

Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park

Jul 3, 6:00pm - Jul 3, 7:00pm

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

Jul 9, 6:00pm - Jul 9, 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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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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Pub Run: Thirsty Pig

Pub Run: Thirsty Pig

Jul 16, 6:00pm - Jul 16, 7:30pm

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.
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Trail Work Day with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT)

Trail Work Day with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT)

Jul 19, 9:00am - Jul 19, 12:00pm

Join us July 19 to improve the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) trail system! More info to come!

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Pub Run: Bissell

Pub Run: Bissell

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

Bissell Brothers

Bissell - 6:00pm - road & trail option if conditions permit

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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Pub Run: Rising Tide

Pub Run: Rising Tide

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

Rising Tide Brewing Company

Rising Tide - 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 don't come. Running is inherently risky. Your attendance at a group run indicates your acceptance of this risk.
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15 interested  ·  1 going
Trail Work Day with Falmouth Land Trust (FLT)

Trail Work Day with Falmouth Land Trust (FLT)

Aug 16, 9:00am - Aug 16, 12:00pm

Join us August 16 to improve the Falmouth Land Trust (FLT) trail system! More info to come!

7 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 (this one may give you a little extra for your registration fee)
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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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Check Strava for the routes!