We’re excited to kick off our Fall 2026 season on September 9! This fall, we’ll have 16 Girls on the Run teams, including a new Community site at the Reading Public Museum.
We’re also looking ahead to our Fall 5K Celebration! Join us on Saturday, November 7, at 8 a.m. at the Berks Heritage Center as we celebrate the accomplishments of our teams and participants. Registration opens September 1, and community members are invited to join the fun!
Ready to run with us? Register as a community runner at gotrberks.org/5k.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help make our 5K Celebration a joyful and memorable experience. Interested in lending a hand? Email 5kvolunteer@gotrberks.org to learn more.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Girls on the Run community!
This fun event will be held on Saturday, September 26th, from 6 pm to 9 pm and is a great way to relax and mingle with fellow Pacers.
Your ticket includes wine, beer, soda, a large variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, desserts, and more.
The main event will be in the barn, but if it is nice weather, please feel free to bring a chair to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Tickets are $20 per Pacer Member and $25 for non-members through 9/12 and then $25 for members and $30 for non members through 9/26. Tickets must be bought in advance online; we will not be accepting cash at the door. Advance ticket purchase makes this much easier on the club volunteers and helps get an accurate head count for food and alcohol. Also, you must be 21 to attend and please leave the little ones at home to enjoy an evening out with your friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Those of us who love trail running, mountain biking, and hiking are so fortunate to live here in Berks County, where there are so many great trail networks to explore.
But maintaining our awesome trails requires a significant amount of work. Luckily, we know that many hands make light work. Join your fellow Pacers on upcoming trail maintenance days, led by our own Cody Harris and Michael Whalen.
No experience necessary—all ability levels can help!
No need to bring tools or special equipment!
Volunteering can count towards community service hours or Pacer Passport requirements!
The next chance to help out is on SUNDAY, September 20.
Meet atPlum Creek Farm Market & Creamery (in the lower, gravel parking lot near 183). We will depart from Plum Creek at 8:45 a.m. and head to where the Blue Marsh Lake Border trail intersects with Sheidy Road.
Questions? Reach out to Cody Harris (Codyalan.harris@gmail.com).
NOTE: Volunteers who want to help out with maintenance on Blue Marsh trails must sign a Blue Marsh volunteer form before participating.
Labor Day is approaching fast, and so is our first price cut-off!!!
So far, registration has been well ahead of last year, as lots of runners have taken advantage of the summer pricing. But this lowest price goes away after Labor Day. After that, October 10th is the next price increase, and shirt availability will also go away.
Race Date: Sunday, 11/1/2026
Location: Oley Valley High School 17 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA 19547
Start Times: 9AM for the 10-miler; ~9:10AM for the 6K
New for 2026: 100% paved running surface for both distances!!! We got lots of feedback on last year’s “back of the school tour” and changed the beginning of the course slightly to keep you on pavement for 100% of the course.
Summer early registration pricing and shirt option (until 10/10): Pre 9/8 (summer): 10 Mile $25 without shirt $43 with shirt
6K $20 without shirt $38 with shirt
9/8 – 10/10 (regular): 10 Mile: $30 without shirt $48 with shirt
6K: $25 without shirt $43 with shirt
10/11 – 10/28 (no shirt): 10 Mile: $35; 6K $30
Day of Race (no shirt): 10 Mile: $45; 6K $40
Awards: 1st & 2nd in 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.
Volunteer: Volunteers are a vital part of every race our club presents. As this race is spread over 10 miles, with almost no overlap, we’re looking for about 30 people willing to help (road marshals, aid stations, registration, setup, and cleanup). In the past, we’ve had race participants volunteer for setup/registration and then go run the race or run the race and then help clean up. If you’re not planning on running, there’s plenty of help needed as either a visible road marshal or aid station volunteer. Every bit of help is greatly appreciated by Danny & Jennifer. All of the volunteer spots are listed via the link below: 32nd Annual Oley Valley Country Classic 10 Mile & 6K Run – RRCA Regional Championship Volunteer Registration
Our mid-week group runs have at least two different distance options (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) with an appointed leader for at least one of the two routes. 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!)
This month’s Away Game will explore the trails of the ChesLen Preserve in Chester County. We’ll be meeting at the trailhead at 1199 Cannery Rd in Coatesville at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 19.
The route will be a trail run totaling about 10 miles. Shorter options will be possible.
Likely post-run lunch spot will be Animated Brewing Company.
We will meet at Old Church Road parking area https://maps.app.goo.gl/8UqPUZBzWR5Sxixj7 at 7:45 AM and carpool to the lower Stilling Basin lot to run point-to-point on the Blues Cruise course starting about 8 AM. The run is almost 16 miles. Runners can easily shorten it to just under 14 miles by skipping the Skinner’s Loop portion, and of course adding miles is easy too.
Please comment on the Facebook Event if you need suggestions. Bring water and nutrition! About 1,600 feet of climbing. Great day to dial in your race day gear! This includes some of the best parts of the BC course.
NOTE: This run is a group run open to ANYONE who is up for it. You don’t have to be registered for the Blues Cruise race (or a club member) to run with us—just show up!
NOTE: This meeting will take place in the upstairs loft area!
Come early, grab a drink, stay after—it’s easy to chat, catch up, and socialize as a club before and after business. And if you need to skidaddle right after the meeting, that’s OK too.
Please remember to RSVP no later than Sunday, September 6!
