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
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.
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
Coffee Run - Cape Elizabeth Robinson Woods
Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church
Robinson Woods trails - 8:30AM
Sunday Runday 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.
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.
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.
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.
Coffee Run - Yarmouth West Side Trail
1 Tyler Dr, Yarmouth, ME 04096-6706, United States Map
Yarmouth West Side Trail - 8:30AM
Approximately 11.5 mile out and back trail, generally non-technical, well-marked and frequently used. Runners are expected to be familiar with the trail system, especially if they aren't interested in the full group run mileage, or be comfortable navigating solo.
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky, your attendance indicates acceptance of the risks.
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.
Thursday Trails - Cape Elizabeth
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.
Trail Work Day with Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT)
Join us June 7 to improve the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT) trail system! More info to come!
Firebird Course Preview - Lowell Preserve
Lowell Preserve
Sunday Run Lowell Preserve - 8:00am (NOTE EARLIER START TIME) - Group run and Firebird Trail Races Course Preview
This will be a planned 10 - 13 mile trail run on the Firebird course but runners are welcome to do only a portion (map will be in the Strava group for navigation assistance). These trails are moderately technical and challenging, please plan accordingly and bring fuel and hydration to meet your needs.
Common sense protocols: please do not attend if you are not feeling well. Trail running is inherently risky and your attendance indicates your acceptance of this risk.
82 Hanover St, Portland, ME 04101-1978, United States Map
Argenta Brewing Company - 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 or have Covid, stay home. Attendance at a group run is inherently risky, your presence indicates your willingness to accept 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.
Trail Work Day with Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT)
Join us July 19 to improve the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) trail system! More info to come!
Trail Work Day with Falmouth Land Trust (FLT)
Join us August 16 to improve the Falmouth Land Trust (FLT) trail system! More info to come!
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)
Check Strava for the routes!
