Group Runs

The Maine Track Club includes all kinds of runners doing many different distances and paces, from the weekend jogger to the daily 20-minute runner to the serious road racer.

Please note that the courses are on public streets or trails, and thus caution should be exercised; the Maine Track Club assumes no liability for runners making use of the group runs.

There are several groups within the club that meet for runs on a regular basis. If you don't see a group below that's suitable for your location, pace or distance, then try our meeting place section below for more details.

If you know of a group run that isn't listed below, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-829-5079).

Yarmouth

The Maine Track Club hosts a weekly "Roasters Run" on Saturdays at 7 a.m., starting from the parking lot of Maine Roasters Coffee on Route 1 in Yarmouth. This is a great opportunity to discover the social aspects of running. All ability levels are welcome. Runners group themselves based on pace and then go out for runs ranging from 2-20 miles through Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth.

The runners congregate back at Maine Roasters Coffee after finishing to continue discussions or to get a cup of Joe to go. The runs are very informal, with the only formality being that they always start at exactly 7 a.m. all year long (come rain, shine or blizzard)!  This is an especially great way to train for the marathon distance, running in the company of friends.  Not a Saturday has been missed since its inception on March 4, 2004.

For more information about the Roasters Run, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Gloucester

This group meets Sundays at 7:30 a.m. in the Pownal Hall parking lot at Pineland for runs of various distances. Choice of road or trail. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 207-926-4681.

Kennebunk

The Kennebunk Thursday Night group runs every Thursday night year round, rain or shine. The group size ranges from 7 or 8 to over 20 depending on the weather and time of year. Pace ranges from 7-minute miles to several running 8s to 9s and sometimes slower. Distance is up to 6.5 miles. Following the run, tradition insists on a trip to Federal Jack's Brew Pub in Kennebunkport for libations and dinner, which always wraps up by 9 p.m. Several members of the group also run Sunday mornings in Kennebunk or in North Berwick. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at 207-985-4107 (nights) or 207-985-3244 (days).

Portland

The Maine Running Company hosts group runs around the Back Cove starting at 6 p.m. Thursday evenings from its store on Forest Ave. The run usually includes options for a 4-mile or 7-mile loop. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-773-6601).

The Maine Front Runners, a gay and lesbian running club, meets at Back Cove across from Hannaford every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Everybody welcome. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-839-4728).

Sanford

Tuesday runs from Sanford YMCA for varying levels of runners, 5 p.m. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-490-1386).

Scarborough

Saturday mornings, starting at 7:15 a.m. at Harvest Bible Chapel, 66 Gorham Road. Organized by Southern Maine chapter of ChristianRunners.org. Runners of all abilities are welcome, from new runners to marathoners. Suggested course maps available depending on the distance you choose to run. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-590-8403).

South Portland/Cape Elizabeth

The Spring Point Tavern Run meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Runners meet in the parking lot of the Spring Point Tavern at 175 Benjamin West Pickett Street in South Portland (near the Southern Maine Community College campus). Slow runners, fast runners, and everyone in between -- you are all welcome to join us. Distances vary depending on the group's mood. Scenic routes through South Portland and Cape Elizabeth include a 5-mile, out-and-back run to the Portland Headlight. The run wraps up with a cold beverage back at the tavern. Fun! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Yarmouth

Sunday runs at 8 a.m. from the high school parking lot. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (207-838-4855).

Biddeford-Saco

Anyone interested in weekly morning runs or weekend early-afternoon runs can contact Gene Roy (207-284-8036).