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Registration for 2024 Run for the Ages 10k Now Open!

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The Pagoda Pacers 2024 Run For The Ages 10k Trail Chase will be held on June 30, 2024 at Nolde Forest.

This is one of the few races on the east coast that feature an age-graded start. What’s an age graded start, you ask? It’s simple: Age groups are started based upon anticipated race times determined by World Masters Athletics, thus giving the opportunity for runners competitive in their age groups a chance to win it all! Older female runners start first, followed by men and younger age groups based on a time handicap determined by the WMA. 

The race features the natural beauty of Nolde Forest, and is a trail race – the course varies from gravel roads to technical trails complete with roots and rocks to keep you on your toes. And plenty of hills to challenge your stamina and fitness!

The top 10 finishers will receive custom award plates from Nolde Forest Pottery, while each age group will have individual awards. And, as you are starting with your age group, you will know throughout the race where you stand!

register now!

For further details and updates, visit the race page on the Pagoda Pacers website and follow the race page on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/RunForTheAges. We hope to see you on June 30th!

Blair and Donna

Register for 27th Annual Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon!

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2024 Registration is now open

Join us Sunday, May 26th, for the 27th running of the Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon to benefit Berks Co. Special Olympics. The majority of this race will be run on the Horse-Shoe Trail in Brecknock Twp, PA. It is well supported with 3 strategically placed aid stations. Packet pickup will begin at 7:30 AM Sunday morning. Day of registration will also start at 7:30 AM Sunday Morning. The Half-Marathon start will be at 9:00 AM in front of Sleepy Hollow Athletic Club.

And don’t forget the Dirty Pony 5K. This race gives friends and family a chance to experience part of the Charlie Horse course while you are doing the Half Marathon. The Dirty Pony will start at 9:15 AM near registration.

REGister now!

NEW THIS YEAR

Triple Trail Challenge 50.3

The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club have introduced a trail race series which starts with the Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon. The second Pagoda Pacers trail race in the series is the Run for the Ages Trail Chase 10K in June. The final race in the series is the Blue Marsh Trail Ultramarathon 50K in October. Any runner completing all three races will receive a sweet bit of runner swag at the finish line at the Blue Marsh 50K. No special registration effort is required. Just sign up and complete all three races in the series. (Note: the Dirty Pony 5k is NOT part of this series.)

Click here for more Triple Trail Challenge Info

Thank You, Pacers! (February ’24)

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The Pagoda Pacers donated $2,000 of the Oley Valley Country Classic proceeds to the Oley Ambulance Association. This money will go toward offsetting the cost of a new ambulance. The Pacers are excited for this year’s event, which will take place during the first weekend of November. This will be the 30th running of the OVCC; watch for some exciting new changes that will be announced soon! Thanks for running this event and supporting our local community
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Fleet Feet’s “Shamrock Shuffle” Set for Thursday, March 14, 2024

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When & Where

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 6 p.m.

Sly Fox Wyomissing
820 Knitting Mills Way #100
Reading, PA US 19610

Description

Get your green on and join us at Sly Fox for the 2024 Shamrock Shuffle (3.5 miles). This is a FUN run to celebrate the holiday and not a timed race. 

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lauren’s Foundation, which supports local families through a variety of charitable funds that support high school seniors, families with seriously ill children, brain tumor research, and organ donation awareness. A representative of Lauren’s Foundation will be at the race to collect any extra donations and to discuss their charity.

Hoka will be joining us this year with their newest models (Hoka Mach 6 and Hoka Arahi 7) to demo on this run. All participants will receive a raffle ticket to win a free pair of Hokas of your choice; if you demo a pair at the Shuffle, you will receive a 2nd ticket! Also, your first round of beer is on Hoka and Fleet Feet West Reading!

Although you don’t need to wear green, or dress like a leprechaun, we will be voting on the best-dressed. One LUCKY winner will receive a $50 Fleet Feet gift card and a Fleet Feet hat!

Every participant will receive a free beer and custom Fleet Feet West Reading X Hoka X Sly Fox pint glass.

REGISTER NOW!

Wednesday Night Runs (March ’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!)

The run on March 6th should be the last one (for awhile) during which you’ll need a headlamp and reflective gear!

March 6: Exeter Township Senior High School — Post-run to follow at Norte Sur

March 13: Weis Market, 2020 N 13th St, Reading — Post-run to follow at Nino’s Pizza

March 20: Schuylkill River Trail Brentwood Trailhead — Post-run to follow at Mimmo’s

March 27: Blue Marsh Stilling Basin “upper lot” — Post-run to follow at Blue Marsh Italian Restaurant

All runs start at 6:15 p.m

This is the end of the March ’24 Newsletter.

Donation Policy to be Discussed at Meeting on 2/8/24

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Did you know that over the last 10 years, the Pagoda Pacers A.C. made $121,300 in charitable donations and awarded $29,000 in scholarships?  The Pacers have a long history of giving back to our Berks County community.  If you volunteered or ran a race, or especially if you were one of our amazing race directors, then you contributed to this legacy.  Thank you.

Generally, the club targets a percentage of race proceeds for donation.  Sometimes we also use prior years’ donations as guidance.  I would like to discuss this at the February meeting and vote on a default policy.  It may be easier to have this debate when it’s outside the context of a specific race.

Come to the meeting on February 8th if you want to participate in a decision.  You can always email me if you have input but can’t attend.

Steve
president@pagodapacers.com

The Pacer Passport Returns for 2024!

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Designed to enhance your club experience, the Pacer Passport is a great way to promote club involvement in a fun, goal-oriented, and rewarding way. 

Show some love and support for our own club races and all the hard work race directors put into them by registering for a Pacer race. If we want others to participate in our races, we should too!

Give back to the club by volunteering for 2 club related events.

Help develop the club by providing valuable input at 3 meetings.

Impact, support, motivate, inspire, challenge, and connect with our running community by attending 4 Pacer group runs. 

This initiative kicked off in 2022 with 17 members turning in a completed passport at the end of the year. In 2023, we saw 26 completed passports turned in. Let’s keep that momentum trending up in 2024!

Interested in completing the 2024 Pacer Passport?

Here’s how to participate:

  • Print out the passport or pick one up at a monthly membership meeting or WNR. Passports can also be requested by emailing mhenry.pacers@gmail.com.
  • Each time you complete one of the activities, get it initialed by the appropriate person noted on the passport.
  • Once all 10 boxes are initialed, turn in the passport.
  • Get rewarded with a limited-edition Pacer swag item exclusive to those who completed the passport.

New this year:

  • If you are physically unable to fulfill the Pacer Race requirement, please reach out to Michelle Henry or Steve Vida to discuss an alternate completion action. 
  • Passports must be signed within 1 week of completing an activity. It is preferred that they are signed at the time of completing an activity whenever possible.

Have no fear – all activities that were completed in January 2024 prior to the release of the new passport will be honored. 

Click below to download a printer-friendly version of the Pacer Passport:

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Congrats to those who completed the Passport in 2023!

Aaron Kreider, Andrea Adam, Blair Hogg, Brandon Beane, Brittni Harris, Brian Krantz, Chris Mammarella, Cody Harris, Cori Mammarella, Curtis Musser, Elaine Cooke, Ellie Alderfer, Jason Karpinski, Julia Hager, Karen Rule, Katie Beane, Kelly Ammon, Lisa Domeshek, Mark Harding, Matt Brophy, Michelle Henry, Mihai Sanchez, Nick DiMascio, Shaun Luther, Steve Vida, and Sue Jackson

Next Membership Meeting: Thursday, 2/8/24

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February’s Monthly Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8th, at Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters, 100 E Summit St., Mohnton, PA 19540.  The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and go up the stairs to your left. There is no need to ring the buzzer for entry. 

Click HERE to see the location on Google Maps.

Food and drink at 6:30pm | Meeting starts at 7:00pm. All members are welcomed.

  • Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages. Please bring cash.

** Please remember to RSVP by Monday (the week of the meeting) if you plan on coming so we can have an accurate headcount for food & seating.

RSVP can be sent by selecting your correct response on the Facebook event page or via email to president@pagodapacers.com.

Next Pacer Long Run: Sunday, 2/25/24

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Who’s ready to get Buzz(ard)ed?

We will gather to do the “baby version” of the legendary “Buzzard Marathon” in the mountains north of Hershey, PA on Sunday, February 25th at 8 a.m.

This is a very challenging 16-mile route with a few serious climbs and a major water crossing. Total elevation gain is about 3,300 feet.

After the run, we typically gather at Troeg’s or Rotunda Brewing to recuperate.

Here’s a link to the trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xZLi1L3CStdcZHT89

Hope you can join us!

Race Results (January ’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.

Kris Kringle 5-miler

31:43Mihai Sanchez1st M 25-29
35:20Curt Minich2nd M 55-59
36:29Brian Stoltzfus2nd M 60-64
36:46Cody Harris
37:22Dale Wiest1st M 65-69
38:13Karin Tursack2nd F 45-49
38:19Andy Styer2nd M 50-54
38:25Justin Kratz
38:30Justin Langston
38:31Brent Sparks
40:19Sheri Golembiewski
41:56Angela Rapp
41:56Jeremy Rapp
43:04Jason Glass
46:00Jenn Guigley
46:53Jonathan Durand
48:20Jim Krick
48:25Tania Salaneck
48:39Blair Hogg
49:26Denyne Tolley
49:27Sandie Kincaid
53:15Mark Weaver
54:15Dianne Showers
56:01Tracy Barlet
56:03Shawn Weller
57:17Lisa Phillips
57:20Todd Phillips
60:22Brittni Harris
61:16Sally Krick
63:08Julia Hager
63:55Scott Scheidt
67:31Curtis Musser
69:31Richard Showers
72:25Beth Consugar
89:27Shelby Weaver

Shiver by the River 5k (Race #2 of 4)

19:44Ray Ingaglio
20:42Charlie Fries
22:49Sheri Golembiewski
26:47Janine Biedler
38:45Blair Hogg
30:57Yuriko Beaman
30:59Joanne Patti
31:46Tony Agentowicz
32:01Joanne Beard
32:32Larry Drogo
32:43Tracy Barlet
33:56Blair Beard
34:52Julia Hager
37:00Shawn Weller
38:55Aaron Kreider
40:02Rick Showers
42:26Beth Consugar
42:57Barbara Raifsnider

Shiver by the River 10k (Race #2 of 4)

37:58Mihai Sanchez
44:26Curt Minnich
44:34Justin Kratz
45:05Matthew Brophy
46:15Steven Vida
50:42Jeffrey Golden
51:12Daniel Govern
51:40Elaine Cook
54:35Andrea Adam
56:13Tania Salaneck
56:20Kevin Monaghan
63:33Donna Hey
65:06Ellie Alderfer
75:26Scott Scheidt

Phunt 25k

2:24:14Matthew Brophy
2:52:33Sheri Goolembiewski
3:05:20Fred Foose
3:15:26Amy Bird
3:15:51Steven Holgate
3:30:09Michelle Foley
4:05:42Brian Krantz

Phunt 50k

6:06:43Curtis Musser

Spring Mountain Snow Shoe 5k

46:05Joan Bunn
53:32Jackie Snyder
1:08:27Elaine Cook

Chocolate Frosted Buns 5k

22:01Dale Weist2nd M 60-69
30:46Larry Drogo3rd M 70+
30:47Joanne Patti3rd F 60-69
31:49Dianne Showers
41:32Rick Showers
41:56Beth Consugar
43:01Bruce Cronrath
43:16Rose Hagy1st F 70+

Chilly Cheeks 7 mile Trail Race

1:00:57Charlie Fries3rd M 40-49
1:06:27Mihai Sanchez
1:53:46Audra Glassmire