About us
Portland Trail Runners has been bringing runners together for 13+ years; the original trail running group in PDX. We meet every Saturday morning to explore the city’s best trails — like Forest Park, Tryon Creek, Marquam and more! Weekday runs are also sprinkled in the mix.
Our runs are typically 5–7 miles, with shorter options available (3-4 miles). All paces and experience levels are welcome!
We hang out after at the trailhead for coffee and conversation — bring a mug and join us!
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re here to cruise, push the pace, or just enjoy the dirt.
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Upcoming events
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The Gales of November: St. John’s Eve Run 🌊
Safeway parking lot in St Johns, 8330 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR, US“Does anyone know where the love of God goes?”
🌊 THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: ST. JOHN’S EVE RUN
November 10 marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975, forever captured in Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Inspired by the anniversary and the November winds, we're heading out along the Willamette.
We'll cross the towering Gothic arches of St. John’s Bridge, descend to Cathedral Park, and continue through North Portland toward University Park before retracing our steps back to the start.
Full route: 6.5 miles
Shorter option: approximately 4 miles
Turn around at North Carey Blvd and follow the same route back to the start.All paved route! Strava route here
Bring/wear:
- Reflective gear and headlamps
- Road running shoes
📍Meet at Safeway parking lot in St. John’s
After:
Group kudos and home2 attendees
Basic Birch.
NW 53rd Dr & Birch Trail, Northwest 53rd Drive, Portland, OR, USAdding Thursday this week as we have Rake-A-Thon on Sat....
This one’s pretty simple: Birch to Alder+ out n’ back all along Wildwood. Rolling trail with Birch being your main climb at the end (we will go just beyond Alder on WW to make it an even 5miles all together).
Total miles: 5The route
View the route on AllTrails.
Want a shorter option? Do an out-and-back on Wildwood to 53rd/Keil Trailhead for about 4 miles total.Where to meet
Meet at the Birch Trailhead off NW 53rd. As with any trailhead, practice good car hygiene and mind your valuables.What to bring:
- Headlamps! It will be dark!
Afterwards
Group kudos and home!5 attendees
Past events
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