Venues that host communities

A running store located in downtown Portland that hosts group runs of various distances and types on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

A running store with four branches in Portland that hosts free group runs every night of the week and organizes half marathons and 5K races.

A running club formed in 1992 that hosts free group runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings, welcoming all non-members.

The second oldest running club in Oregon, formed in 1970, with over 1000 members and recognized as the largest running club in the west.

A large park in Portland featuring scenic landmarks including the Portland Japanese Garden and the Washington Park Amphitheater, with running trails and landmarks used in films.

An extensive park with running trails and residential areas suitable for runners, located a couple of miles from downtown.

The largest urban forest in the United States with over 80 miles of soft-surface trails, fire lanes, and forest roads offering various running options.

The headquarters of Nike, adidas, and KEEN in Beaverton, featuring a jogging trail around the world HQ and connections to other trails.

The highest peak of the Tualatin Mountain range at 1,071 feet, accessible via the Terwilliger Boulevard trail or through Washington Park.

A mansion used in motion pictures and The Amazing Race, accessible via the Red Lizard Running Club's summer and spring routes.

A campus in southern Portland with good trail running options at Tryon Creek State Natural Area and River View.