Retro Stroll & Brunch Roll
We’re joining along in the Sunday morning fun at the Food Court 5000.
Grab those wigs, walking shoes and neon. Let’s strut our way through the Mall.
Meet up at the Lloyd Center food court on March 1, 2026 at 10:50am.
Walk start at 11:00am sharp. Walk is about 3ish miles take around an hour an half or so.
Please walk and enjoy at your own pace.
Off to brunch at Jam on Hawthorn right after.
More information about can be found at Food court 5000.
Let’s help save the Lloyd Center.
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Welcome to The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall.
We are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Every Sunday at 11 AM, we gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It's part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.
What do we do?
* Power-walk like we're being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson
* Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)
* Make the Lloyd Center our own personal runway
This isn't your grandma's mall walking club (though she's definitely invited). We encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.
No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.
So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.
The Rules of Mall Walking
* Pump those arms: If your arms aren't pumping, you're not mall walking, you're just...walking in a mall.
* Wave at everyone: You might get confused looks or get ignored, but most of the time you'll spark pure joy.
* Listen to your body: We may look like professionals, but we're not. If something feels off, or if your body is screaming "pretzel break," grab that Auntie Anne's. Safety and comfort come first, and there is never any judgment.
* No one walks alone: Spot a straggler? Slow down, link up, and keep it moving together. FC5k mall walks are about community and connection as much as they are about fitness and movement.
A Retro-Fitness
Phenomenon
Thinking about joining the Food Court 5000? Well, stop thinking and start strutting! We've got a community full of fun, laughter, and people who know how to turn a regular mall walk into a fitness fiesta.
It doesn't matter if you're a pro power-walker or just here to get some steps in. Everyone's welcome! We've had walkers from age 8 months (ok, they technically can't walk, but you get the idea) all the way to 80+. We promise you'll feel like part of the squad the minute you step into the Food Court.
So why not? Come walk with us, show off your best strut, and be part of Portland's quirkiest fitness movement. We'll be there, and so should you.
Pro Tips for Newbies
* Dress in layers. The mall is basically its own weather system.
* Bring a water bottle. The fountains are hit or miss, and the vending machines are way too proud of themselves.
* Strut like the mall is your runway.
* Costumes are optional but deeply appreciated.
See you at the Food Court!
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