The Grind Run Company

14/09/2023

If you are planning to run in the XTERRA Trail Run Festival at Sugarloaf, this article will get you fired up! Article by Sarah Canney photos featuring Patrick Caron!

A look at what to expect as the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship heads for a fresh set of trails on Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine, USA.

12/09/2023

Photos by Emily Perkins Photography! Share, tag and enjoy!

01/09/2023

Photo alert! Check out the photos by Expedition Images, tag and share!

Photo collection by Expedition Images

25/05/2023

We've got 2 fantastic events coming up fast and could use volunteers! Below is the link to the first event in July, the Back Cove Backyard Ultra. Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved and give back to Runaways Run Club, plus you get to cheer on runners taking on big goals! Please consider helping out, as small races like ours depend on volunteers. THANK YOU!

https://www.volunteersignup.org/LMP7T?fbclid=IwAR2-6-VciUkTDeoUzKeAhtw-HLx04H3kisSqjC8srOxyrCOL-HwfHyinxJU

Volunteer signup sheet

09/09/2022

good afternoon, here's the photo link from Firebird! Big thank you to our kick ass volunteer April Huddy for her absolutely stellar work all day long last Saturday!

04/08/2022

Volunteer sign ups are happening now for Firebird Trail Races! Please consider coming out and supporting the local race community and runners!

https://volunteersignup.org/EJDEM

Volunteer signup sheet

31/07/2022

It was a good day to have a great day at the inaugural Back Cove Backyard Ultra! What a debut! From the first lap to the final pair it was epic! 36 people at the start, 10 distance PRs, and 21 hours later we had our last person standing. Huge congrats to David for a powerful finish after 21 laps & 87.5 miles, and to Whitney for an incredible display of strength and savvy before deciding to pull the plug after 20 laps & 83.2 miles. So impressive!

Nothing happens without the volunteers, thank you to everyone who pulled a shift, or just stopped by with encouraging words, ice, food, or popsicles & beer! We love you!
This event was possible with collaboration from Steady State Health and the relentless efforts of and the handiwork of - it takes a run crew 👏

10/07/2022

That’s a wrap for the 2022 Tiny Trails 5k series! Yesterday’s Lowell Preserve 5k was the cherry on top with great weather and perfect trail conditions.

Huge thanks to American Trail Running Association and Nancy for joining us and putting together this fun recap! We’re proud to be an ATRA member and appreciate the work they do to elevate trail running and increase access and equity in this space.

More photos and results to come!

https://youtu.be/b1R17Kh_h2g

A three-race trail series in greater Portland, Maine put on by Runaways Run Club and Grind Run Company. This video highlights the final race in the series in...

14/06/2022

Latest blog post is up, we are all about the summer race season! Check it out!

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/summer-race-season-lets-go/

21/04/2022

Firebird 13 Miler & 50K are coming up this September! Haven't signed up yet? What are you afraid of... gorgeous trails, fun atmospheres, and high-fives?!

Sign up today for all the fun.
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=88118

Register Now!

04/04/2022

This month's blog post is by our friend, and fellow Runaway, Danielle Adler Kroot of Starting Line! Danielle is ever supportive, upbeat, and willing to jump in and provide advice and assistance. Thank you for all your community involvement Danielle!

Give it a read!

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Ahhhh take a deep breath in… and out. Yes that is the fresh air of Spring slowly but surely making its way to Maine. The days are getting longer, the temperature is a bit warmer and the sun is shining a little brighter. Damn it feels good. But maybe getting back into a running routine after some t...

31/03/2022

LFG! Firebird Trail Races 2022 is coming up hot this year. Sign up or help out. Guaranteed a fun challenge!
Register here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=88118

14/03/2022

Our Tiny Trails 5K Race Series has officially opened and IS BACK FOR 2022! With only 50 spots for each race, we're expecting to sell out quickly. Don't miss your chance to have a little fun on these beautiful trails!

New to 2022:
Three new courses in Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, & Lowell. Same great fun!

Registration fees will help out our local trail maintenance organizations to keep these spaces open to the public.

To sign up:
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Portland/TinyTrails5KRaceSeries

Sun 5/8/22 - 8AM - Cape Elizabeth
Sat 6/11/22 - 8AM - Gorham
Sat 7/9/22 - 8AM - Windham

The Tiny Trails 5K Race Series is on Sunday May 8, 2022 to Saturday July 9, 2022. It includes the following events: Cape Elizabeth 5K, Gorham 5K, Windham 5K, and All 3 Races!.

02/03/2022

Quick! Get out there while the getting is good! LFG!

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/make-the-most-of-winter-trails-to-explore-in-southern-maine/

I might be a life-long resident of New England, but I’ve always greeted winter with begrudging acceptance. It wasn’t until the past few years that I began to see the wintry landscapes as more than an annoyance to get through until spring and summer. Winter is now my favorite time of the year to ...

13/02/2022

Training for a spring race? Yeah, we hear that.

It's up there https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/whose-idea-was-this-anyway/

If you’re living in the Northeast and training for a spring race, you’re probably questioning your own sanity right about now. It’s cold, dark, the footing is treacherous, and it’s harder to convince your accountabilibuddies to join you. Even as the days begin to get longer, it’s still dam...

01/12/2021

It's December, and that means winter in the northeast! Check out the latest blog for some timely tips & motivation.

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/winter-rogue-trotting/

Ah, here we go again. Winter in the Northeast is nothing to take lightly, so here are our tips to survive and thrive in winter. Accountabilibuddies: Find some friends who are equally dedicated to outdoor running in the freezing cold, rain, sleet, wind, snow, and ice. It’s infinitely easier, and sa...

27/10/2021

Now that winter is closing in, what are your off season plans?

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/easing-into-the-off-season/

It’s hard to believe we’re in the final months of 2021. It feels like just yesterday we were heading into spring with fresh trails, rested legs, and a season full of races! Unlike 2020, many of us were likely able to run at least one or two races this season, as the regression of COVID-19 and in...

05/10/2021

Fall is arguably the best running weather, and trails are a great way to take in the views as the seasons change! New to trails, or new to Portland? Here are a few of our suggestions in the Greater Portland area!

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/my-favorite-running-is-trail-running-trails-in-the-greater-portland-area/?fbclid=IwAR1BwO_AyKDqRfjru8ld2MavUMNyF_6hWh4wEgeAusZTJsg9WJnebm4pvE0

There’s no better running than trail running, in my opinion. The terrain is varied, trails are almost never crowded, and in the summer months, it’s way cooler than baking on the pavement. Of course, it’s often rocky, rooty, muddy, or poorly marked, but that’s half the fun! You have to be pre...

06/07/2021

We are committed to the communities in which we run. We partner annually with the City of Portland and local businesses to hold a plog on the streets we run. We make a point of volunteering time and energy to help make our local trails accessible, safe, and free of debris. We also organize events and runs on local trails, helping to bring awareness to the incredible resources available right outside of our doors. We contribute funding when we are able, to give back in support of the conservation and maintenance of these trail systems. We have made a donation today to the Forever Conserve Lowell Preserve Project via the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, and invite you to consider doing whatever you can to support this project, or another local-to-you trail preservation effort. Trails are a precious resource in our increasingly hectic world, and access to them will continue to be important and meaningful. Please don't take them for granted!

https://www.prlt.org/lowellproject

With your help, Lowell Preserve can be conserved forever by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, while continuing to be owned by the Town of Windham, with a shared collaboration that will ensure open space for outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat for generations.

06/07/2021

If you aren't familiar with the The Trails Collective, check it out! Our Shawnee Peak Ultra Challenge made the list for toughest timed event. Think you're up for the challenge? Sign up and test your willpower!

The Trails Collective ranking of the toughest trail races in the Northeast, from 5k's to 100 milers and beyond. , we are the .

24/05/2021

Hard decisions to make, even when you know they’re the right ones...

https://thegrindrunco.com/grind-blog/knowing-when-to-drop-out-tuning-in/

Like so many other runners, 2020 put a hard stop to any goals I had for potential races. As a runner very new to the ultra-running scene (and running in general), I felt the inevitable letdown of “well, now what?” I was trained. I was running volumes and speeds I hadn’t achieved before, and I ...

10/05/2021

Holy moly, some strong running yesterday! Results are up. Top finishers here. Thanks to everyone who came out to our first Tiny Trail race!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/106681?remMeAttempt= -252923;perpage:100

22/04/2021

Yay, it's spring! Happy trails, but first, a few thoughts on trail etiquette...

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Take a moment to brush up on some trail etiquette.

10/03/2021

We're getting close! If you're thinking about signing up, the time is now!
https://runsignup.com/race/ME/Portland/TinyTrails5KRaceSeries