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Runaway Club
Portland, Oregon
Runaway Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM at Away Days Brewing in SE Portland. The club welcomes all abilities and offers two pace groups: around 9-10 minute mile for running pace and 11 minute mile for social speed. Members run 5K from the Brooklyn taproom and enjoy 10% off drinks after.
About This Club
Runaway Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM at Away Days Brewing in Portland's Brooklyn neighborhood for a 5K road run followed by drinks at the taproom. The club splits into two pace groups, so whether you're pushing a 9-minute mile or easing through at an 11-minute social pace, there's a group moving at your speed. No membership, no signup, no cost to show up.
Highlights
- 10% off drinks at Away Days
Who It Suits
This works well if you're a beginner, running at a social pace, or just want a low-pressure Thursday evening with a post-run beer built in. If you're training for something specific or want coached structure, this is more of a social run than a training program, though they do also offer Saturday long runs and Shamrock Half Marathon training.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The route is a 5K on roads, starting and ending at Away Days Brewing on SE Cora St. Two pace groups go out together: one running around 9-10 minutes per mile, one at a more relaxed social pace of around 11 minutes per mile. After the run, runners get 10% off drinks at the taproom.
Distance5K
PaceRun pace around 9-10 minute mile; social speed around 11 minute mile. All paces welcome.
TerrainRoad
Post-runBrewery runs include drinks and social time at Away Days; 10% off for runners
Your First Run
Show up to Away Days Brewing at 1234 SE Cora St by 6:30 PM on a Thursday, and you'll find the group there. When you arrive, just let someone know it's your first time and pick the pace group that fits where you're at that day.
It's free to join and you don't need to register in advance. Coming alone is normal here, and the post-run time at the taproom is where people actually get to talk.
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Common Questions About Runaway Club
Do I have to pay or sign up before showing up?
No. The run is free and no membership is required. Just show up at Away Days Brewing at 6:30 PM on a Thursday.
What if I'm too slow for the group?
There are two pace groups: around 9-10 min/mile and around 11 min/mile. Walkers are welcome too, so you won't be left behind regardless of where you're starting from.
How far do they actually run?
It's a 5K, so roughly 3.1 miles. It starts and ends at the brewery, which makes it easy to know exactly what you're signing up for.
Do I have to buy a beer afterward?
No, but runners get 10% off drinks at Away Days if you want to stick around. The post-run hang is part of the vibe, not an obligation.
Is Thursday the only option, or do they run other days too?
Thursday evenings are the weekly run at Away Days. They also offer Saturday morning long runs and Shamrock Half Marathon training, though Thursday is the regular brewery run.
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.