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Trail Sisters Portland
Portland, Oregon
Trail Sisters Portland is a local chapter of Trail Sisters organization hosting women-centered trail runs in the Greater Portland area, primarily in Forest Park. The group is volunteer-led, free to join, and welcomes runners of all paces and abilities with no-drop events.
About This Club
Trail Sisters Portland is the local chapter of the national Trail Sisters organization, bringing women together for trail runs in Forest Park and around greater Portland. It's volunteer-led, free to join, and built around no-drop runs, meaning nobody gets left behind on the trail. If you've been curious about trail running but unsure whether you'd keep up, this is genuinely structured around that concern.
Who It Suits
This group is women-centered, so it's built for women runners, whether you're brand new to trails or just looking for a consistent group to run with. If you're a man looking for a trail group, this one isn't the right fit. If you're a woman who has been nervous that trail running is too technical or too fast for you right now, the structure here is set up to meet you where you are.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
They run on trails, primarily in Forest Park, with seasonal routes that branch out beyond the park at certain times of year. Every run is no-drop, which means the group waits for everyone - no one is left to figure out an unfamiliar trail alone. They welcome all paces and all abilities, including walkers. They meet on Mondays and Thursdays, so you have two chances each week to show up.
PaceInclusive of all paces and abilities; no-drop events
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Your First Run
Head to Forest Park for your first run - check their website or social pages for the specific meeting spot before you go, since a park that size has a lot of entry points. When you arrive, you don't need to have run a trail before, and you don't need to know anyone.
The no-drop format means you won't be racing to keep up or worrying about being left behind somewhere in the trees. Joining is free, and they don't say anything about needing to register ahead of time, but it's worth confirming on their channels before your first Monday or Thursday.
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Common Questions About Trail Sisters Portland
Do I have to pay anything to run with Trail Sisters Portland?
No, it's free to join and free to run with them.
What does no-drop actually mean - will I really not get left behind?
No-drop means the group doesn't leave anyone behind on the trail. If you're slower, the group waits. On an unfamiliar trail like Forest Park, that's not just a nicety - it matters practically.
Can I walk, or take walk breaks?
Yes. They explicitly welcome walkers and all abilities, so walk breaks are fine.
How far do they actually run?
They don't say how far their runs typically go, so check their Instagram or website before you show up so you know what you're signing up for distance-wise.
Do they run year-round, even in wet Portland winters?
They run weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, and they describe seasonal road routes as an addition to their regular Forest Park runs. That suggests they keep going through the seasons, but check their social pages if there's a specific week you're unsure about.
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.