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30th Annual Oley Valley Country Classic Just a Month Away

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Coming Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 9 a.m.—the 30th running of the Oley Valley Country Classic—10 Mile and 5k PLUS (more on that later) races, and new this year, the “Croc-O-Mile”—a one mile run in Crocs!!

THE OVCC will start and end at the Oley Valley High School!  Registration will be indoors including bathroom facilities for pre- and post-run gathering.

We are going with a long sleeve shirt this year, with a super cool Pagoda / Hex sign logo—the design  looks awesome!

Watch our Facebook and Instagram for updates.

To guarantee your shirt, sign up by October 18. We will have some extras for race-day registration.  
Sign up today at: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Oley/30thAnnuaOleyValleyCountryClassic10Mile5KSaturdayNovember3rd

This event is also an RRCA Eastern Regional Championship, and a great place to run a PR, on this smooth, rolling hills course.

Munchiez Food Truck will be on site cooking up their menu. The Pagoda Pacers will also have light post-race fare available.  

Run your best 10M and finish on the track of the Oley Valley High School!

The 5K–for safety’s sake–has measured out to 3.25 miles. I’m sorry, but with the race location this year and the rural area, we are limited on road choices and the best loop we have devised is a little bit longer than your typical 3.1.  It’s really in the best interest unless you want to run up a gigantic hill or evade traffic on a road that’s not-the-best for a race. The roads we are using are the best for the safety of our runners.  

Croc-O-Mile: I think this is the funniest idea! Run your best in Crocs (or equivalent) on the Oley High School Track. Sign up in advance or on race day for this no frills fun run in your favorite rubber shoe! Only $5!  

We are actively looking for volunteers to help us make this race go smoothly. Please click on the link below if you are interested in volunteering:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Oley/30thAnnuaOleyValleyCountryClassic10Mile5KSaturdayNovember3rd

OR reach out to a race director to let them know of your availability.  leonardeburton@gmail.com or barrygoodhart@gmail.com

 See you in Oley on November 3!

Tank Tops to Shiver In

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Dates:  2nd Sunday:  Dec 8th, Jan 12th, Feb 9th, March 9th  

Time:  10:00 am; Registration opens at 8:30

Location:  Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Twp.

Come out and join us for the best winter series in the area!! If you have never run a Shiver race, or if it’s been a few years, this is a great reason for running through the winter, not to mention seeing runners you haven’t seen for years! If you are one of the many runners we see year after year, we look forward to seeing you again.  

Online registration, for the series is open and can be found at www.pretzelcitysports.com.    

Once again, we are not mailing apps!  However, we will accept mail-in registrations.  Apps can be printed from www.pagodapacers.com, or they can be picked up at any of the many races timed by Pretzel City Sports. Pre-registration is only available for the series; however, we will have race-day registration for both the series and individual races.   

This year’s swag is a tank top in both women’s and men’s sizes.  Great colors!!!!   

 

Each race includes a post-race buffet of soup, pretzels, and snacks. End-of-year party includes a hot and cold buffet, plus lots and lots of door prizes, overall awards, and 5-year age-group awards.  As always, this buffet is free to any runner who registers for the series or runs at least 3 races. There is a nominal charge for all others.

Come out and join us for our 35th season!!!!!!

Race Directors,

Sue Jackson, Georgine McCool, Tiffany Pantoja

Blues Cruise Is This Sunday (10/6/24)!

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The Blues Cruise race date is nearly here: Sunday, October 6, 2024!

As we enter race week, there are many tasks to be completed. If you wish to volunteer, please sign up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=112917.    

If you are unable to use the sign-up page, please contact Elaine Cook directly. On the sign-up page, you can choose a task or allow Elaine (our volunteer coordinator and race director) to help you find a fun job that fits your time frame. 

*** We do need 1 or more persons to conduct a course check (usually on bike, but horses are ok also) early on race day.***   

For those that use the trails at Blue Marsh, please email bluescruiserd@gmail.com if you see any areas with trees down, or areas that need to be mowed/weed-whacked.

If anyone is on the trail after the race, please remove any of the pink or orange ribbons our sweepers may have missed.

*** FAQ: The race is clockwise this year!***

Wednesday Night Runs (October ’24 Locations)

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Our mid-week group runs have at least two different distance options (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) with an appointed leader for each route. Each run will have its own Facebook “event,” and the routes will be posted a couple days before the run. After each run, those who can will stick around for food, drink, and good conversation, either at a nearby restaurant or a club member’s residence. Come for the run; stay (if you can) for the fellowship. (If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries–just come run with us!)

October 2: Michael Whalen’s residence (701 Pony Rd, Mohrsville) — Post-run to follow at same location

October 9 — SRT Brentwood Trailhead — CHARITY RUN: Bring used towels and blankets or pet food and supplies to donate to local animal shelters! — Post-run to follow at Mimmo’s

October 16: Cumru Elementary — Post-run to follow at Schaylor Brewing

October 23: Wilson West Middle School — Post-run to follow at the Railroad House

October 30: Muhlenberg High School — Post-run to follow at Margherita’s

All runs start at 6:15 p.m

It’s Time to RUN…for Office!

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As we head into the Fall, it’s time to nominate willing candidates who would like to run for an official leadership position in the club!

We are now accepting nominations for Club President (1 year term) and for FIVE positions on the Board of Directors (2 year term).

If you would like to serve on the Board or run for Club President, please consider nominating yourself!

Candidates must be dues-paying members, and they must have joined the club one year (or more) ago.

The deadline to nominate yourself (or another willing and eligible club member) is October 24.

Please email Matt Brophy (Matthew.L.Brophy@gmail.com) to make a nomination or if you have any election-related questions.

The election will take place online from November 4 to November 14.

For more information on the official duties of the Club President and members of the Board of Directors, please check out the Pagoda Pacer Bylaws.

Race Results (August ’24)

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Want to see your race results in the next newsletter?

Email your race results to Amy Bird at ruseenamy@gmail.com.

Crappy Year 5k

29:29Blair Hogg
31:04Joanne Patti2nd F 60-69
37:06Tracy Barlet2nd F 50-59
45:28Bruce Cronrath2nd M 80+
47:09Helene Horn

Slopeside Slumber Party ’24

10 laps @ 3:09:29, 7th OverallAndy Styer
10 laps @ 3:14:16, 8th OverallLou Donofrio
10 laps @ 3:15:26, 2nd FemaleKelly Ammon
9 laps @ 3:12:55Brandon Beane
8 laps @ 2:55:23Michael Whalen
6 laps @ 3:19:41Melissa Lin
6 laps @ 3:19:42Jenn Guigley
3 laps @ 1:13:35Katie Beane

Chobot Challenge 13.25k Trail Race

1:14:11Mihai Sanchez3rd M 20-29
1:14:44Brandon Beane
1:40:12Amy Bird
1:41:57Tom Chobot
2:06:15Gwen Chobot

August Third Thirsty Thursday 5k

25:16Laura Werner1st F 50-59
27:39Peter Schlegel Jr
28:21Blair Hogg3rd M 60-69
29:46Steven Holgate
31:10Joanne Patti2nd F 60-69
32:48Julia Hager4th F 50-59
34:21Larry Drogo2nd M 70-77
43:10Rick Showers
43:55Bruce Cronrath2nd M 78+
50:35Charlie Crowell
51:02Evette Vega
53:42Helene Horn4th F 60-69

Grings Mill 5k

19:45Mihai Sanchez2nd Overall
22:23Brandon Beane1st M 40-49
24:37Katie Beane1st F 40-49
27:57Jonathan Foley
28:09Peter Schlegel Jr
33:22Dianne Showers2nd F 60-69
33:33Larry Drogo3rd M 70-79
35:15Andrea Thrush
40:56Scott Scheidt
41:15Rick Showers

Cook Forest 25k

3:41:20Elaine Cook3rd F 50-59

Coming 11/3/24—the 30th running of the Oley Valley Country Classic 10 Mile and 5k event…and…new this year: the Croc O Mile—a one-mile run in Crocs!!

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This year the OVCC will begin and end at the Oley Valley High School!  There are indoor facilities for pre- and post-run gathering.

We are going with a long sleeve shirt this year, with a unique race logo—the design options are looking awesome! See one you really like? Email leonardeburton@gmail.com with your preferences!

Follow the race on Facebook and/or Instagram for updates!

Sign up today!

click here to register

This event is also an RRCA Eastern Regional Championship, and a great course to run a PR, with the smooth, rolling hills of the Oley Valley.

Munchiez Food Truck will be on site offering post-run eats, and the Pagoda Pacers will also have lite post-race fare available.

We are actively looking for volunteers to help us make this race go smoothly. Please reach out to a race director to let them know of your availability.  leonardeburton@gmail.com or barrygoodhart@gmail.com

 See you in Oley on November 3rd!

Registration Now Open for 35th Annual Winter Race Series: Shiver by the River!

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Dates: 2nd Sunday, December-March (Dec 8th , Jan 12th , Feb 9th , March 9th)

Time: 10 a.m. start (Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.)

Location: Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Twp.

Come out and join us for the best winter race series in the area!!

If you have never run a Shiver race, or if it’s been a few years, let us remind you of what makes this series great: it keeps you motivated to run through the winter, and it helps you reconnect with local runners you haven’t seen for years!

If you are one of the many runners we see year after year, we look forward to seeing you again!

Online registration for the series is open and can be found at Pretzel City Sports.

Once again, we are not mailing apps! However, we will accept mail-in registrations. Apps can be printed from the Pagoda Pacers website, or you can pick one up at any of the many races timed by Pretzel City Sports. We plan to also have copies at our monthly meetings (if we remember to bring them).

Pre-registration is only available for the series; however, we will have race-day registration for both the series and individual races.

This year’s swag is a tank top in both women’s and men’s sizes. Great colors!!!!

Each race includes a post-race buffet of soup, pretzels, and snacks. Our end-of-series party includes a hot and cold buffet plus lots and lots of door prizes, overall awards, and 5-year age group awards. As always, this buffet is free to any runner who
registers for the series or runs at least 3 races. There is a nominal charge for all others.

Come out and join us for our 35th season!!!!!!

Race Directors,
Sue Jackson, Georgine McCool, Tiffany Pantoja