Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Fridayapproximately 7:00 AM coffee-shop runSaturdayapproximately 8:00 AM rotating long run location
Community
Rose City Track Club
Portland, Oregon
Rose City Track Club is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit running club oriented toward structured, competitive training and racing. The club offers weekly Friday coffee-shop runs and Saturday long runs at rotating Portland locations, with typical distances of 6-10 km on Fridays and 18-32 km on Saturdays.
About This Club
Highlights
- Emerging athlete scholarship
- Financial scholarship
Who It Suits
Best For
- Competitive runners
- Runners seeking structured training
- Racing-oriented athletes
- Runners interested in community events
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Distance6.4-9.7 km, 17.7-32.2 km
PaceTypical listed paces for public runs approximately 5:00-7:30 min/km (8:03-11:59 min/mile)
TerrainRoad
Post-runFriday runs meet at rotating coffee shops
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Portland
7 upcoming races in Portland. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Sep 26, 202617th Annual Stumptown XC Series Portland, ORFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026ORRC Turkey Trot at The Zoo Portland, ORFrom $20Details Fri, Nov 27, 2026Portland Donut Run Portland, ORFreeDetails
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Common Questions About Rose City Track Club
Do I need to be fast to run with Rose City Track Club?
No. The group runs around typical listed paces for public runs approximately 5:00-7:30 min/km (8:03-11:59 min/mile). If you are worried about holding the group up, that is the most common worry new members have, and it is usually the first thing to go away.
Is it awkward to show up to Rose City Track Club on your own?
Most people turn up alone the first time, and a group run is one of the easier places to do that, because you are all moving in the same direction and nobody has to hold a conversation face to face. Afterwards: friday runs meet at rotating coffee shops.
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.
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