Group run schedule
When to Show Up
ThursdaySellwood group run: meet at 5:50 PM, run/walk starts at 6:00 PMMondayWestside group run: meet at 5:50 PM, run/walk starts at 6:00 PM
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Oregon Road Runners Club
Beaverton, Oregon
Oregon Road Runners Club, founded in 1970, is a long-established regional running and walking club based in Beaverton that organizes numerous annual races and sponsors two weekly free group runs in partnership with Foot Traffic stores in Sellwood and Cedar Hills. The club hosts races ranging from 5K to 50K and welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities.
About This Club
Oregon Road Runners Club has been putting on runs and races in the Portland metro area since 1970, so they know what they're doing.
They run two weekly group runs out of Foot Traffic stores, one in Sellwood on Thursdays and one in Cedar Hills on Mondays, and they also organize their own race calendar ranging from 5K all the way up to 50K. Walkers are explicitly welcome alongside runners, which tells you something about the vibe.
Highlights
- Discount on club events for members
- Annual awards celebration
- Free member 5K
- Member challenges
- 1200 Club
Who It Suits
This works well if you want a consistent weekly routine with an established club that also gives you a pathway into local racing when you're ready. It's a good fit for walkers, newer runners, and people coming back after a break, since the group runs are set up to accommodate a range of abilities. If you're chasing a specific workout, a tempo session, or a structured training group with pace targets, this probably isn't that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Both group runs meet at 5:50 PM for a 6:00 PM start, so there's a real window to get your bearings before things kick off. The routes run on urban streets and paths in Sellwood and Cedar Hills, so expect pavement rather than trail.
They don't publish a set distance for the group runs, so check with Foot Traffic Sellwood or Foot Traffic Westside before you show up if mileage matters to you that week. Because walkers and runners both take part, you're not walking into a single-pace situation.
DistanceGroup runs: distances not specified, Races: 5K, 10K, 10.5 mile, half marathon, marathon, 25K, 50K depending on event
PacePace not specified; group runs described as inclusive run/walk workouts implying range of paces
TerrainUrban streets and paths in Sellwood and Cedar Hills, Paved roads and bike paths in races
Post-runFirst Thursday of each month at Sellwood group run: pizza/food provided. First Monday of each month at Westside group run: post-run refreshments provided.
Your First Run
Show up to Foot Traffic Sellwood at 1260 SE Lambert Street (Thursdays) or Foot Traffic Westside at 13306 NW Cornell Road (Mondays) by 5:50 PM, and you'll have ten minutes to figure out where everyone is gathering before the run starts. You don't need to be a member to run with the group, and there's no signup required, so just turn up.
If you're worried about pace, the fact that walkers are genuinely part of these runs means there's room for you to go at your own speed without being the odd one out. On the first Thursday of each month in Sellwood, they provide pizza afterward, and on the first Monday in Cedar Hills, there are post-run refreshments, both of which make sticking around after your first run feel a lot less awkward.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Beaverton
2 upcoming races in Beaverton. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 15, 20266th Annual 5K for Kim's Hope Beaverton, ORFrom $35Details Mon, Sep 7, 2026ORRC Free Member 5K Run/Walk Beaverton, ORFrom $25Details
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Common Questions About Oregon Road Runners Club
Do I have to be a member to join the group runs?
No. The group runs themselves are free and open, no membership required. Membership costs start at $20 for students and $30 for an individual year, and it gets you discounts on club events, a free member 5K, and a few other perks, but you can run with the group without paying anything.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes, walkers are genuinely part of these group runs, not an afterthought. Both the Monday and Thursday sessions are described as run/walk workouts.
How far do the group runs go?
They haven't published a set distance for the weekly group runs. Reach out to Foot Traffic Sellwood or Foot Traffic Westside before you go so you know what you're getting into.
What races does the club put on?
Their race calendar covers a wide range, from 5K up to 50K, with distances including 10K, 10.5 mile, half marathon, marathon, and 25K depending on the event. Races run throughout the year.
Is there anything social, or does everyone just disperse after the run?
On the first Thursday of each month at Sellwood, they provide pizza after the run. On the first Monday of each month at Cedar Hills, there are post-run refreshments. Other weeks it's up to whoever shows up.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated July 2026.