Food Court 5000
Join your host, Vera Mysteria - turning the Lloyd Center into a runway, one power lap at a time.
Every Sunday at 11am at the Lloyd Center Food Court
2201 Lloyd Center
Portland, OR 97232
(the Food Court is on the 3rd floor above the ice rink)
For Press, Booking, and Inquiries
Interested in featuring the Food Court 5000? Want to book Vera for an appearance, pop-up walk, or glitter-fueled pep talk? We’d love to hear from you! 📧 foodcourt5000@gmail.com
About Us
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.
Food Court 5000: 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 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!
Lloyd Center Turns 65, and She’s Collecting More Than Just Receipts
That’s right, our beloved mall has officially hit senior status. At 65, Lloyd Center is now old enough to collect Social Security, and we’re throwing a party that’s equal parts retro glam and golden wisdom.
We’ve teamed up with AARP Oregon to make this birthday bash extra fabulous. Not only are they bringing giveaways, they’ll also be on hand to teach us a thing or two about Social Security. Because knowledge is half the battle, and retirement comes with paperwork.
Join the FC5k for a special edition Retro Mallwalk featuring:
- Mall Walking BINGO
- A Plinko board full of prizes
- A photo booth for your fiercest throwback looks
- 80s-themed ice skating
- Games, giveaways, and a crash course in growing old fabulously
- Special guests from AARP Oregon sharing info, swag, and smiles
Whether you’re 6 or 86, come strut with us as we honor 65 years of escalator elegance, food court legends, and mall magic.
Want to Support the FC5k?
You can donate to help keep the Food Court 5000 moving, grooving, and glowing. Any amount is deeply appreciated!
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