What we’re about
Portland Trail Runners is the original trail running group in Portland, Oregon, bringing runners together for over 15 years. We meet every Saturday morning to explore the city’s best trails — like Forest Park, Tryon Creek, and more. Occasionally, we will have weekday runs sprinkled in the mix.
Our runs are typically 5–7 miles, with shorter options available, and all paces are welcome. Whether you're experienced or just getting started, you'll find friendly people, great routes, and a relaxed vibe. We hang out after for coffee and conversation — bring a mug and join us! (Families, kiddos, and doggos included).
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re here to cruise, push the pace, or just enjoy the dirt.
Upcoming events
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Zoo to Pittock! +Coffee
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, 4000 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, USJoin us for an out-and-back run along the Wildwood on Saturday Nov 8th! We'll head out from the south end of the Wildwood Trail, located near the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial, and continue to the Pittock viewpoint. At 6.7 miles, this route is a little bit longer than usual, but gives us an opportunity to visit the beginning of Wildwood as well as the viewpoint.
Note: There is a parking fee at the Zoo complex. The fees mirror downtown Portland's hourly rate of $2.40 per hour with a $9.60 daily maximum. Pay with the Parking Kitty app, card, or cash (if you have the exact amount, because it doesn't give change).
The route
View the route on Ride with GPS or AllTrails.
Want a shorter option? Follow the route above and turn back around at Winter Garden along WW for a total of 4 miles.Where to meet
Washington Park Veteran's parking lot, near the intersection of SW Kingston Dr and Knights Blvd.We start running at 8:37am!
What to bring
- Coffee cup/travel mug
- Something warm for afterward
- Your best Magnum look
After the run
As always, I'll bring post-run coffee. If you have a snack you want to share, great! Or if you'd like, you can Venmo a couple bucks to the coffee fund (@JeffMonaghanPDX), but there's absolutely no expectation for you to bring anything other than yourself, nor is there any expectation for contributions - just come run with us!See you there!
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PTR Tofurky Trot! +Gratitude Gathering
Marquam Trail @ SW Terwilliger Blvd., 4423 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR, USJoin us for a PTR Tofurkey Trot! 🥕🏃♀️
Work up your Thanksgiving appetite with a brisk 5K run through the beautiful trails of Marquam Nature Park!Route:
We’ll start at the Marquam Park Trailhead, turning left onto Flicker Trail until it reconnects with Marquam Trail. Follow Marquam down to where it meets Flicker again for the turnaround, then head back to the start. To round it out to a full 5K, we’ll finish with a smooth .10-mile stretch on the Terwilliger Trail — an easy, breezy finish!Full route details here: AllTrails
All paces welcome - we are thankful for YOU and making PTR so great!
Afterward:
Join us for a cozy post-run hangout with coffee and treats at Julie and Jeff’s new place in SW PDX — a chance to relax, chat, and celebrate before the day gets busy. Details/location will be shared after the run -- optional, but we’d love to have you! ☕🥧2 attendees
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