The Portland Trail Series is a super-cool, low-key series of trail running races held in Forest Park in Portland. Three, five-race Series (Spring, Summer and Fall) are held Wednesday evenings from April-October, and each race covers a different, challenging course, ranging from 4-7 miles. Runners that participate in at least four races for each Series are included in the overall Series standings, and doing well in the Series will land you some fantastic prizes from our great sponsors.
The Series will benefit the Forest Park Conservancy and a post-Series party is held immediately after the final race at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub. There we will present awards to Series and age group winner, hold a raffle, and enjoy a well-deserved beer and pizza.
Maps are posted for each route the Monday before each race on this site and on the Facebook page. One of the routes may NOT be posted before the race – it’s our Mystery Route. We will tell you ahead of time how far it is, but will not give you the trails involved. We will mark the course as usual, so you’ll know where to go, but you won’t know where you are going til you get there.
Get ready to run some hilly trails!
These are running races; not walking events.
$90
The above is only Go Beyond Racing’s registration fee and does not include Ultrasignup’s processing fees, any taxes, or add-ons you select. Those are included in the prices on the Ultrasignup site.
Fall Series Registration Opens July 1st
Please note that there are no transfers to other runners and no refunds. If you need to cancel your registration and it’s more than 30 days prior to the race, you will receive a 50% credit toward a future Go Beyond Racing race. If your cancellation is 30 days or less from race day, there is no credit. By registering, you agree to this Cancellation Policy.
Are you a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ runner? Do you want to race but can’t afford the entry fee? We can help with our Trail Mix Fund.
There is single race registration available for $20 cash for summer ($25 starting with the Fall series) at each race, to offset any no shows. Come to the race start area between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. to sign up for a drop-in spot. We’ll let people into the race, in order of signing up, until we reach capacity.
Races are every other week and all start at 6:15 p.m. Runners pick up bibs at the race start, from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
[Note that the Summer races are now also every other Wednesday, with the exception of the first race due to our kids’ high school graduation]
Parking is free on the city streets. If you are interested in carpooling, you can post here to find or give a ride. This is a Google spreadsheet that is viewable to anyone with the link, so only post what you want public. Carpooling can earn you $5 cash and a $5 drink gift card from Nossa Familia Coffee – read about this program here.
Need help getting ready for this, speed, or your next race? Talk to our friends at Wy’east Wolfpack. They provide excellent coaching and training services.
We do have a few rules that apply to all Go Beyond Racing races. Be sure you are familiar with them.
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We acknowledge that these races occur on the traditional homelands of the Cowlitz, Clackamas, Atfalai, and Kalapuya Tribes.
