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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South Waterfront Evening Run - Pretty Lights & Pavement
Willamette Park, 100 SW Beaver Ave, Portland, OR, US6:00pm start!
Join us for an evening run - Bright/Neon colors encouraged! Glow sticks provided 😎✨✨
We’ll meet at Willamette Park and head out to Tilikum Crossing before looping back. This is a 5.7-mile PAVED run, so road running shoes are recommended.
**Don’t forget your HEADLAMPS — it’ll be dark!***
The route
All Trails
Want a shorter option? Turn back at Old Spag for a total of 3 miles.
Where to meet
We’ll meet by the boat launch next to the main parking lot at Willamette Park. PSA to practice good car hygiene and mind your valuables.
⏱️ We start running at 6:05pm!
What to bring
- Headlamps
- Road running shoes (paved run!)
After the run
Group kudos and home! See you there4 attendees
Last Run of the Year: Newton to Springville (Out and Back)
Forest Park Newton Entrance, 9799 Newton Rd, Portland, OR, USOur last Saturday run for 2025! Join us for a rolling out and back along Wildwood to Springville, starting at the Newton Rd Trailhead in Forest Park. The route is 6 miles; feel free to do as much (or as little) of it as you choose. All paces are welcome.
When: We'll plan to start running at 8:35 am
Where to meet: Newton Rd Trailhead. The trailhead can be found a 1/2 mile down a one lane gravel road off of NW Skyline. Parking can be limited so please allow extra time to navigate the road and park — carpooling is encouraged!
Route: Alltrails
Want a shorter option? Turn back around at anytime, runner's choice! (Out to Waterline and back is 3 miles)
Afterwards:
As always, post-run hang and we will bring post-run coffee! If you have a snack you want to share, great - but there's no expectation – just bring yourself and come run with us!
What to bring:
- Coffee mug for post-run coffee
- Warm clothes for after
See you there!
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New Year's Day: North end of Wildwood (Newberry Rd Trailhead) +Cathedral Coffee!
Wildwood Newberry Trailhead, NW Newberry Rd, Portland, OR, US9:00 am start for this one!
Join us as we ring in 2026(!) with a run along the Wildwood Trail. We'll head out from the northern terminus of Wildwood, at the Newberry Road trailhead, and continue south to the BPA Road intersection. From there, we'll start the BPA / Firelane 12 / FL 15 loop, which returns us to Wildwood where we'll follow it back to the start at Newberry Road.
The route
5.4 miles with 670 feet of elevation gain (and loss).
View the route on AllTrails.
Want a shorter option? Feel free to turn back around at any point to start (from FL15 intersection at Wildwood is 3.4 miles). The choice is yours!
Where to meet
Wildwood trailhead at NW Newberry Road. We start running at 9:05!
What to bring
- Grippy Trail Shoes
- Owl towel (iykyk)
- Warm/dry clothes for after the run
Afterwards
We will switch things up and gather at Cathedral Coffee over in North Portland for those that can join! Address: 7530 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
Happy New Year! Thanks for making PTR such a great community.5 attendees
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