This year’s Oley Valley Country Classic will be held on Sunday, November 2nd at the Oley Valley High School (17 Jefferson Street Oley PA). The 10-miler will go out at 9AM and the 6k run/walk around 9:05AM. Don’t forget that this is the 1st day after Daylight Saving Time ends, so you’ve got an extra hour to sleep in before coming out. As many of you now know, this year we are honoring and remembering the original and longtime OVCC Race Director Barry Goodhart who passed away this past winter.
Course distances are 10 miles and, new this year, 6K! Both races will start and finish in front of the high school. Given the usually perfect early November running weather, this is a great opportunity to work toward your 10-mile PR or PR a new distance (it’s only 1 more K). If you’re planning for a late fall marathon, the 10-miler course is a perfect way to tune up. If you’re looking for a nice Sunday morning long/short run or country walk, this event is just for you. Getting ready for the Shiver 5K/10K series or Kris Kringle 5-miler, the 6K is a great place to mark a baseline pace. Both courses are set in the picturesque Oley Valley where the leaves can still be near peak color, which makes for a beautiful late fall run. Click here for the 10-miler course map, or click here for the 6K course map. (Note that these are estimates, as we’re still tweaking the finish.)
Registration/Cost: The mail-in print application is on Pretzel City Sports here and on-line registration is here via RunSignUp. Fees are $40 for the 10-miler and $35 for the 6K if completed/received/postmarked before October 17th with shirt guarantee (afterwards will be $45/$40 with no shirt guarantee). Online registration closes on October 31st, but day-of-race registration will be available.
SWAG
This year’s swag is a long-sleeved shirt like previous years, but now with a hood!!! AND it’s available in both men’s and women’s sizes!!!! Additionally, instead of the usual hex sign, this year’s logo pays tribute to Barry.
AWARDS: 5-year age groups (including 80+) are available in both the men’s/women’s categories of each race, and the 6K has added an under-14 category. Also, the 10-miler is an RRCA Eastern Regional Championship, so there’s a chance of double awards for some people.
Post Race Spread: There will be complementary light fare consisting of Philly soft pretzels / bagels / bananas / water. Also, Munchiez and Fresh Frenchy’s food trucks will be on site for those who want to purchase additional food.
Course Build-up Runs & Preview: Starting this month, we will be having regular build-up runs on the course for anyone who’s run a 5K/10K and is interested in building up to the 10-mile distance. These will take place both Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, with the first couple of weeks shown below. (Follow the Pagoda Pacers Facebook Discussion Group for updates & course routes). We’ll meet in front of the Oley Valley High School gymnasium.
Wednesday, September 3rd 6PM 3.5 miles
Saturday, September 6th 8AM 3.5 miles
Wednesday, September 10th 6PM 4.4 miles
Saturday, September 13th 8AM 4.4 miles
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