Go Portland: running and walking group training, spring '25

Go Portland: running and walking group training, spring '25

Coaching with weekly group workouts and pre-set courses and pace groups, member swag, and training partners at your pace!

By Foot Traffic

Date and time

February 22 · 8am - July 4 · 9am PST

Location

Foot Traffic (all stores!)

portland Portland, OR 97204

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

  • Event lasts 132 days

Group training to keep you motivated this spring!

  • Weekly Saturday group workouts rotating each weekend between different quadrants of the city.
  • Pace group mentors for runners, walk/joggers, and walkers! Find your pace with us!
  • Weekly email with workouts and guidance.
  • Guest speakers.
  • Member swag including medals, pins, gloves, and a free pair of socks.
  • Variety of goal events for 5K, 10K, and our goal Half marathon on July 4th (or the late spring/summer half marathon of your choice).
  • Exclusive discounts to races and Foot Traffic stores.

VIRTUAL OPTIONS TOO!

  • Receive weekly emails and a training plan for the season.
  • Separate virtual pace leader to check in with virtual members.
  • Exclusive race and store discounts.
  • Free technical running/walking socks, member shirt, and finisher medal too!
  • No group meetings. Train on your own with expert guidance and motivation!

ABOUT Go Portland. Originally called Foot Traffic University, our program begain in 2005 and is one of the longest operating & most-trusted training programs in the area, focusing on the 5k or 8k, 10K or Half Marathon. GREAT for those new to the sport as well as those with experience!

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the program meet?

FTU meets pretty much most Saturday mornings at 8am. We meet ALL over the Portland area and alternate locations each weekend so you don’t get bored with the same course over and over again and it keeps it interesting. We usually rotate between each Foot Traffic store location.

I have no idea which pace I'm in. How do I find out?

No worries! We offer a pace evaluation day the second weekend of the program and we can also teach you how to do a pace evaluation on your own! Pace groups are not set in stone and we usually expect your to switch pace groups up or down as needed when you settle into a rhythm during the program.

I'm not sure if I should sign up for the half program or just start with the 5K or 10K program?

It's an easy process to start with the 10K program and then upgrade to the half marathon program after you've made it to that point. Step by step and build confidence as you go! We usually see about 90% of participants that do this end up joining the half program after!

Which pace groups do you usually have?

These can adjust based on on the pace of our membership each season, but usually we cover: Running: 9-10 min (and lower if needed!), 10-10:30, 10:30-11, 11-11:30, 11-12, plus 2-3 different walk jog combo groups with varying paces based on membership. Walking: Paces from 15 min to 20+ min. miles!

What if I can't make the first day or am going to miss multiple days?

That's totally OK! It's common that certain weekends won't work for your schedule, which is why we offer our training plan that you can follow along whether you're traveling or working on a given weekend. The first day is mainly introductions as well, so you have plenty of opportunities to get set!

Are there weekday workout options?

YES! They are not mandatory, but we STRONGLY encourage you to look at the group workouts at the bottom of this page and join fellow members there.

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