Run. Walk. BE PROUD.

Portland Frontrunners is a running and walking club for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals, and their friends. Our mission is to promote good health and provide an opportunity for positive social interaction through running, walking, and club events in a supportive, LGBTQIA community in Portland, Oregon. Our largest events include hosting the annual Portland Pride Run & Walk and the Bridge to Bridge Fun Run & Walk.

Portland Frontrunners is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization run by a Board of Directors elected by our Members. We are a member of International Front Runners, a consortium of over one-hundred Frontrunner chapters worldwide. Being an IFR member greatly expands our visibility and gives members access to a global network of gay-identified running organizations. We are also a member of Road Runners Club of America who issues our insurance and provides us with governing and running resources.

WEEKLY RUNS

  • Join us at 10am for a trail run through Forest Park for a 3.3mi, 5mi, or 7mi run. We meet on the bridge where NW Gordon Street turns into NW Alexandra Avenue.

    This is a self-supported event, so please take care of all your own food, drink, clothing, and health needs

    Please check out the Weekly Events page for more details.

  • Join us Tuesday evenings at 6pm as we run counterclockwise around the waterfront and stay for food, drinks, and our social hour afterwards.

    We start at the Battleship Oregon Memorial located in Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

    Please check out the Weekly Events page for more details.

  • Our classic 9am run over some of Portland’s lovely bridges and around the waterfront area. Afterwards join us for coffee at Water Avenue Coffee.

    We start on the Eastbank Esplanade, by the Vera Katz Statue, where Main Street ends at the river. The run options are 4, 5, or 6 miles; the shorter run/walk is 2.5 miles.

    Please check out the Weekly Events page for more details.

More route info

Everybody is welcome to join us on our weekly runs. We do ask that all non-members review and sign the club’s participation waiver prior to attending any of the club’s events. The waiver can be found here.

CLUB SPONSORS

if you’re interested in becoming a Sponsor of Portland Frontrunners, get more information here.