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Portland Trails is excited to announce the 2010 Discovery Trek series. This annual series, made possible this year by a grant from Healthy Portland, is a great way to discover more about Portland's trail network. These guided walks are free to Portland Trails members, $5 suggested donation for non-members (your $5 can go toward your new or renewed membership!)

Please register for any Trek by emailing info@trails.org or calling (207) 775-2411. For more information or to check cancellations due to the weather go to www.trails.org .


May 12 - September 1
Back Cove 5k series

The Weekly Back Cove 5k series is a weekly race put on by Maine Running Company to support Portland Trails. Runners are given a single bib to wear for all 17 races, which take place at 6:00 pm on Wednesday nights from the parking lot on the Back Cove across from Hannaford.  Races start on Wednesday, May 12 and run through Wednesday, September 1.  For more information go to http://backcove.runtowin.com/



Friday, August 20, 2010. 5:30p.
Capture the Flag in Deering Oaks Park

Grab your friends, grab your neighbors, grab your sneakers! Join us for Capture the Flag in Deering Oaks Park. You remember the rules, right!? (Click here.) The park will be split in half with two teams defending their territory. We'll play until sundown! Meet at the Castle in Deering Oaks Park.



Friday, August 27, 2010. 5:30-6:30p.

A bit of history on the Eastern Promenade

Enjoy a fascinating evening walk with former State Representative Herb Adams and learn about this historically significant location. Meet at Ocean Gateway, 167 Fore Street.

Please RSVP to Rachael: 775-2411 or rachael@trails.org



Friday, September 3, 2010. 5:30-6:30p

Explore the Eastern Cemetery

Join members of Spirits Alive, an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Eastern Cemetery and discover this "museum without walls". Tour will visit the interment sites of notable area residents while learning about conservation efforts at Eastern Cemetery. Meet at entrance of Eastern Cemetery on Congress St at the base of Munjoy Hill.

Please RSVP to Rachael: 775-2411 or rachael@trails.org



Friday, September 17, 2010. 5:30-6:30p.
Explore the Riverton Rail Trail

Join Portland Trails volunteer and Trails Committee member, Steve Aylward and spend an hour walking in the footsteps of President Teddy Roosevelt-- and you don't have to charge up San Juan Hill to do so!  The Riverton Rail Trail combines the local history of the colorful Trolley Era with beautiful natural history and contemporary efforts to clean our environment... something for every taste." Meet at the end of Wall Street, off outer Forest Ave (past Morrills Corner).

Please RSVP to Rachael: 775-2411 or rachael@trails.org


     

Portland Trails 10K Race/Walk
Sunday, September 19th, 2010

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for our 2010 race, with active.com.

register here
Click here to register

If you don't want to register online, click here for a printable form

This year, we are proud to be part of the New England Runner Pub Series.  

For more information on the 10k please click here

 


Friday, October 1, 2010. 5:30-6:30p.
Exploring New Connections

Sometimes Portland Trails' biggest accomplishments are wrapped in small packages. Join us for a sneak peak of the new Loring Memorial Trail and discover how making a few connections within our trail network has helped create access and linkage across the peninsula. Meet at the Gazebo on the Eastern Prom at Ft. Allen Park.

Please RSVP to Rachael: 775-2411 or rachael@trails.org

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