About this Event
Join SheJumps & Mountain Shop & Salomon for a fun running series this spring leading up to a self-supported fundraiser for SheJumps!
This series benefits the mission of to increase participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people to participate.
Series Events:
April 1st: Registration opens
April 3rd: Trailhead Party @ Mountain Shop
- 6:30pm-8:30 pm
- Mountain Shop, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.
- SheJumps will join their trail running friends at the Mountain Shop Trailhead Party to talk about the running series, fundraiser, demo some shoes, and meet new running buddies. Stop by and say hi and stay for the raffle prizes!
April 10th: SheJumps Running Series Kickoff Party
- 6:30pm-8:30 pm
- Mountain Shop, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.
- The evening will go over all the details of the running series and the June fundraiser. Join us for conversations about running, fundraising, and enter our raffle for some sweet prizes. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
- Online recording of presentation available.
April 19: Trail run Meetup
- 7 :00am-9:00am
- Wildwood North Trailhead on Germantown Road, Forest Park
- Let’s start the morning right with a trail run at the northern end of the park. There will be a 5 mi route and a 7 mi route.
- Port-a-potties available ½ mile into the run. No water available.
April 23: Trail Running 101 session
- 6:30pm-8:00 pm
- Mountain Shop, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.
- Are you a road runner that feels the call of the trails? Do you want to feel more confident and safe while running in the woods? Or are you just curious about a new way to get out in nature? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, come check out an introductory course to trail running. We will cover equipment, safety, trip planning, and so much more.
May 7: Trail run Meetup
- 6:30pm-8:30 pm
- Leif Erikson Gate on Thurman Road, Forest Park (4198-4100 NW Leif Erikson Dr, Portland, OR 97210)
- We will be doing a Portland favorite, the Trail Factor routes. There will be an 8, 6, and 4 mile option. Salomon will have a fleet of running shoes for you to demo and wear for the entire run.
- Drinking fountain and port-a-potties available near beginning of run
- Sponsored by Salomon
May 15: How to Run an Ultra Panel
- 6:30pm-8:30 pm
- Mountain Shop, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.
- Will you be attempting to run the entire Wildwood Trail for the first time? Do you want to learn more about running ultra distances on trail? Head to Mountain Shop to hear sage advice from a panel of some of the most experienced and leaders in the trail running community.
May 21: Trail Run Meetup
- 6:30pm -8:00 pm
- Lower Macleay Park, 2960 NW Upshur St, Portland, OR 97210
- Join us for our final preview of the Wildwood Trail with a loop around Pittock Mansion and the Rose Garden. This is a six-mile loop.
- Water and bathrooms are available at Lower Macleay, Pittock Mansion, and Rose Garden.
June 1-June 30: Wildwood Run Fundraiser for SheJumps
- Sign up to run the Wildwood Trail of Forest Park in Portland, Oregon and raise money for She Jumps! SheJumps provides a fundraising toolkit and your own fundraising website/page to share with friends and family You are invited to raise either $10/mi ($300 total) or $10/km ($500). The best part? This is an entirely self-supported run: YOU get to decide how you’d like to run the 30 mile trail because you have the entire month of June to complete it! Registration for this event will show as June 30th at checkout(Eventbrite tickets don't allow for month long windows, it's a little confusing and this is how we are trying to navigate tricky ticket parameters with Eventbrite).
Admission is free and open to all with a suggested $5-10 donation at the door or online, which will directly benefit SheJumps!
What to expect
About running in :
Wear clothing to match the weather that you are running in (tights or shorts, shirt, light jacket, et cetera), comfortable trail running shoes, running pack or handheld for water and snacks. Reference each individual event for information on where to meet and park.
About Mountain Shop:
First time going to Mountain Shop? Check out their website to learn more about the shop!
- Parking and getting to Mountain Shop: Public transportation is available - the closest bus stop is on Sandy and 31st and is 0.1 miles away. Parking is available around the building but is limited and not guaranteed.
- Access: Mountain Shop is an all ground-level building, with no stairs. Look for SheJumps signs at the main entrance to find us!
- During the event: there will be unfacilitated mingle time before and after the film screenings.
- Seating: Seating and standing options will be provided. If you require a seat for the event, let us know in the checkout process so we know to save you a seat.
- Film showing: the films will have audio & visual components. We will not be able to provide subtitles or an interpreter for the films .First time going to Mountain Shop? Check out their website to learn more about how to get there and what to expect for parking.
It is an all ground-level building, with no stairs. Look for SheJumps signs at the main entrance to find us!
Any questions? Please contact Heidi at h[email protected]
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All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event.
To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and refunds will be processed on a case by case basis since this is a diverse series. Generally, refunds won't be issued for cancellations made less than a week out from the event.
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SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.
SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people.
SheJumps strives to fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.
Follow SheJumps:
www.shejumps.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mountain Shop, 2975 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland, United States
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