Group Runs
Group Runs with Portland Running Company
Portland Running Company hosts a variety of free, fun, group runs every week. Everyone is welcome. Come meet kindred spirits and learn from fellow athletes. Participants in our group runs are treated to giveaways and opportunities to test the latest gear. Our current lineup is below. Stay tuned as we add to it. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for updates. For a complete listing of PRC events, including group runs, visit our calendar.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 PM, Scholls PRC
Moderate 4-7 miles in Greenway Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Come enjoy the wonderful paths of Beaverton. Coming this spring and summer, the return of Monday Madness. We're tweaking the details of Monday Madness a little, but this much we can guarantee: big crowds of friendly runners, vendor appearances, and gobsmacking gear giveaways.
Mondays, 6 PM, Grand Avenue PRC
Easy 4-6 miles along the Willamette River waterfront, the Springwater Corridor, and surrounding neighborhood streets. All paces welcome.
Tuesdays, 5:45 PM, Catlin Gabel School
Lights! Camera! Track-tion! Meet us at 5:45 every Tuesday on the track at Catlin Gabel school. Catlin Gabel is located at 8825 SW Barnes Road, west of downtown Portland, adjacent to St. Vincent Hospital. Click here for map and directions. Workout details are posted beforehand on our Facebook Page every week. Warm-up is at 5:45; workout goes from 6–7. Parking is free. Use the main lot between the facilities building and the library.
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*NEW* Thursdays, 7:00 AM, Grand Avenue PRC
It's not a run, but it's a workout! Join PRC's Lisa Smith, LMT, for a FREE, one-hour core-strength workout at our store. Bring a towel and a yoga mat if you have one. Lisa will lead you through exercises designed to address weakness and imbalance common to runners and walkers. Strengthening your core will help you improve your running economy and prevent injury.
Thursdays, 6 PM, Scholls PRC
Girls Night Out! This women-only group run caters to all paces, walkers welcome. Seminars, raffles, and vendor-spotlights are regular features of this run. Many attendees at this run will be part of Run with Paula's FREE Hippie Chick Training Group. Come join the fun. Get fit, make connections. Go girls!
*Kelly Barten over at the Oregonian's Run Oregon blog gave this run a plug. Click here to read what she has to say, and then come on out and join her for the run!
Saturdays, 8 AM, Grand Avenue PRC
Our Challenge Run invites runners to maximize their effort and explore their potential. With guided road intervals, hill repeats, and tempo runs, whether you are trying to qualify for Boston or beat your brother around the block, our Challenge Run is the answer.
Sundays, 8 AM, Long Run from Grand Central Bakery (see map below)
Our weekly long run meets up at Grand Central Bakery at 2249 NW York St. in Portland.* We'll venture into Forest Park frequently but also hit the waterfront and the Portland Marathon course on occasion. All paces are welcome. Many of our runners treat this as their weekly long run; distances covered vary from five to 18 miles. Free energy gel beforehand.
*Please use street parking if possible as a courtesy to the cafe owners and patrons.
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