A RUN CLUB FOR EVERYONE
Runaways Run Club is a Maine based weekly running meetup that offers Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, group runs for all speeds and levels.
All Year | 6:00AM
All levels group run around the Back Cove Trail in Portland (3.6 Miles). Meeting at Sebago to the Sea Parking Lot at .
All Year | 6:00PM
Our most popular social group run. This travels to a different brewery/bar every week. The run can very between 3-4.5 miles, we always finish at our starting spot.
Upcoming Events
Definitive Brewing Company35 Industrial WayPortland, ME04103 Map
Definitive Brewing - 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.
The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast
The Chadwick - 8:00am
We'll head out for a 5 mile / choose-your-own-distance group road run and then come back to the Chadwick for coffee and socializing. The B&B proprietors (aka, Erin & Zack) will have a pre-made breakfast option (TBD day of, granola, muffin, or similar) available for purchase after the run.
Covid protocols: If you're not feeling well, don't come. You must be Covid vaccinated to run with the group. Thank you!
Rising Tide Brewing Company103 Fox StPortland, ME04101 Map
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!
Covid protocols: If you're not feeling well, or have Covid, please do not attend. You must be Covid vaccinated to run with the group
Thursday Trails: Fore River Sanctuary
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.
Bissell Brothers38 Resurgam PlacePortland, ME04102 Map
Bissell - 6:00pm - road & trail options
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!
Covid protocols: If you're not feeling well, or have Covid, don't come. You must be Covid vaccinated to run with the group
Thursday Trails: Oat Nuts Park
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.
Pub Run & Beer Release: Austin Street
Austin Street Brewery
Austin Street (Fox Street location) - 6:00pm
BIG NEWS! our 2022 beer collab is with Austin Street, and we couldn't be more excited! Our Long Run brew will be making its debut at the pub run, just in time for Firebird Trail Races! Come out and celebrate running and beer with us! THANK YOU to Austin Street for working with us this year to continue the local collab tradition!
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!
Covid protocols: vaccinations required to run with Runaways; 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.
Cumberland Fair197 Blanchard RdCumberland Center, ME04021 Map
Firebird Trail Race is a challenging and wicked fun 13M & 50K race, that runs on donations, positive vibes, and a technical course in Cumberland, Maine.
Our goal with this race is to celebrate community and accomplish great feats together, cheering each other to the finish, for the first time or the millionth time.
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. The donation must be made between September 18, 2021 and September 2, 2022, and we must have proof of the donation (a receipt, confirmation letter from the recipient, image of your check) by September 2, 2022 in order to confirm entry. We would appreciate donations of at least $40, with a $20 minimum requirement.
Start Times
- 50K - 7:30 AM
- 13 Miler - 8:00 AM
THE COURSE:
It's technical and challenging, with lots of rocks and roots on mostly single track trail. The course is largely on the Cross-Falmouth Trail through Knights Pond, Rines Forest, Hadlock Forest, Blackstrap Hill Preserve, and Lowell Preserve. *The 2022 course will vary slightly from 2021, with a new starting area at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds*.
- 13M Course: Starts at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Cumberland and runs through Knights Pond Preserve then through Rines Forest and back to the Fairgrounds.
- 50K Course: Starts at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Cumberland and runs through Knights Pond Preserve then through Rines Forest, Hadlock Forest, Blackstrap Hill Preserve, and Lowell Preserve then doubles back to the Fairgrounds.
AWARDS:
Each participant will receive a wood carved Firebird pinion medal and tech shirt. Top male and females will in each race will receive top finisher awards, a six pack of Athletic Brewing beer, and a free pair of Altra running shoes!