Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you.
2025 was our first year bringing The Alpenglow Trail Co. to life, and what a year it was. What began as a few ideas scribbled down after long runs turned into real gatherings, real trails shared, and real community built. None of it would have happened without the encouragement, trust, and enthusiasm from every person who showed up, cheered us on, volunteered, partnered with us, or simply believed in what we’re building.
A Look Back at Our First Year
Our 2025 baby launch reminded us why we started this in the first place, to make the outdoors feel more connected, more accessible, and more meaningful. From shared miles to post trail coffee, from art projects in the woods to finish line celebrations, every experience reinforced what we already knew. Community is the magic ingredient.
We’re deeply grateful for the partnerships we’ve begun to build along the way. These relationships aren’t just brands or names on a page. They’re people and businesses who share our values, show up with heart, and help us create experiences that feel intentional, welcoming, and grounded in care.
2026 New Adventures, Same Heart
As we turn the page, we’re excited to officially share what’s coming next.
Our 2026 Wildwood Adventure Day dates are live. These fully supported, community powered days on the iconic Wildwood Trail will continue to be the cornerstone of what we do, whether you’re running the full length, joining for a section, or supporting from the sidelines. We’re especially excited that the first Wildwood Adventure Day of the year will be a fundraiser edition, celebrating Annalou’s personal milestone of seven years free from alcohol, along with resilience and the power of community. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the Portland Alano Club to support programs like RUN TRG and The Recovery Gym, which create access to movement, connection, and recovery through the outdoors and are deeply aligned with our mission and close to our hearts. It feels like the perfect way to kick off the season, grounded in gratitude, purpose, and shared effort. Expect the same thoughtful logistics, inclusive energy, and post trail celebration you’ve come to know.
We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of our Goat Rocks Basecamp Adventures in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. These multi day experiences are designed to slow things down while still going deep, immersive days in wild places with trail time, nourishing food, cozy camp comforts, and space to connect with nature and each other. It’s a new chapter for us, and one we’ve poured a lot of care into.
And yes, 2026 will also bring Alpenglow merch. Thoughtfully designed pieces inspired by trail days, camp mornings, and the glow that comes after effort. More details soon.
Explore, Connect, and Come Along
Whether you’re brand new here or have been running alongside us since the beginning, we invite you to dig in and explore everything we’re building.
• Browse all of our 2026 offerings and upcoming adventures on the site
• Join our Strava Run Club to stay connected between events and share miles with the community
• Follow along on Instagram for updates, behind the scenes moments, trail stories, and announcements
• Keep an eye out for new partnerships, new adventures, and new gear dropping throughout the year
Looking Ahead
2026 feels like a year of growth, not just in scale, but in depth. More trails explored together. More partnerships rooted in shared purpose. More moments where effort turns into glow.
If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you for helping shape this from the ground up. If you’re just finding us now, we’re so glad you’re here. There’s a place for you in this community, wherever you’re starting from.
Here’s to another year of showing up, moving with intention, and letting the trail change us, together.
With gratitude and excitement,
The Alpenglow Trail Co.