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Registration Is Open for the 2022 Run for the Ages!

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June 26, 2022

8:30 a.m.

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Come out for the only trail race with an age-graded start (that we know of) on the east coast!

Top age-group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title!

Even if you aren’t out to win, the race is run on challenging, yet very runnable, trails in beautiful Nolde Forest; it also has great schwag and virtually no bottle necks.

Challenge your families and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field…

Hey ringers: Here’s a chance to show off a little by passing the whole pack! 

What’s an age-graded start? 

Those who have more than a few gray hairs or have yet to hit puberty will get a head start based on age and gender. Typically the oldest female wave starts first. Then the next wave will start, based on 5 year age groups, working back towards the younger (faster?) folks. Wave starts will bounce back and forth between sexes, as the handicap derived from the World Masters Association dictates. (The actual handicap for each division is posted at http://www.PagodaPacers.com.)   

This means you start with your age group (call them your competition if you like). Your handicap division may or may not start with another handicap division. For example, it’s possible that 60-64 year old men might start at the same time as 50-54 year old women. Or maybe not.

The first 10 overall finishers get Nolde Forest Pottery plates, and Chester County Running Store certificates go to the top three finishers.  Top age \-group medals will also be awarded.

Cool swag and goodie bag to all participants registered by June 8. 

Price: $30 until June 8; $35 after, including race-day unless participant cap is reached.

Part of all race proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Nolde for park projects and improvements.

To register online please visit: https://www.pretzelcitysports.com

Or print a mail-in registration that must be postmarked by Monday, June 20, 2022

**Current Nolde Forest COVID protocol: To participate in this program a mask is required if you are unvaccinated, and not required if you are vaccinated. Thank you.

Pacer Passport

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Looking to own limited edition premium Pagoda Pacer swag? Here’s your opportunity to do so.

I introduce to you, The 2022 Pacer Passport. The Pacer Passport is an easy way to keep track of your club involvement and be rewarded for it! 

Here’s what you do…

  1. Print out the passport or pick one up at a monthly membership meeting. 
  2. Each time you complete one of the boxes, get it initialed by the appropriate person noted at the bottom. 
  3. Once all 10 boxes are initialed, turn in the passport.

**Participants are responsible for keeping track of their own progress.

Passports are valid January 1, 2022 – December 26, 2022. Why December 26th? That’s the last Wednesday Night Run of the year, and therefore your last opportunity to check a box off. 

All passports MUST be submitted by 12/26/2022. Swag item will be ordered once all passports are turned in at the end of the year. 

Submit your completed passport to Michelle Henry in person or take a picture of it and email to president@pagodapacers.com. 

** Michelle has a list of January WNR & monthly meeting attendees as well as January Shiver by the River volunteers. See her for initials on those. 

Lancaster Road Runners Take over Berks County Trails!

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Lancaster Road Runners Club will be in our area twice over the next couple months during their First Saturday Winter Series Schedule.

March 5th at Blue Marsh (State Hill Boat Launch large parking lot) — LINK TO FACEBOOK EVENT

April 2nd at Hamburg Reservoir for a Pinnacle/Pulpit Rock jaunt. 

Their runs start at 9 and typically last about 2 hrs. They also pick somewhere nearby to get lunch. Let’s get a group together to join them!

Pacers Scholarship Deadline: February 28, 2022

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It’s Scholarship time again! Do you know a Berks County senior cross country runner? Are you a Pacer member parent of a graduating senior? They may be eligible to apply for one of our Pagoda Pacers Scholarships, but they must do so by our deadline of February 28, 2022.
The details:
The Pagoda Pacers award four outstanding high school seniors each with a $750 scholarship for their continuing education. Students are recognized for their participation and achievements in athletics, academics, and community service.
Pacer Member Scholarships – Two (2) scholarships are open to all high school seniors whose parents are current members in good standing for at least one year of the Pagoda Pacers.
XC Scholarships – Two (2) scholarships are open to all high school seniors who participated on a Berks County high school cross country team.
Scholarship Application and additional details are online at: https://www.pagodapacers.com/Scholarships/Guidelines.aspx.

Applications must be postmarked or emailed by the deadline of February 28, 2022.
Contact scholarshipcoordinator@pagodapacers.com with any questions.

Kris Kringle ’21 Recap

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2021 KRIS KRINGLE was a great success. We had 508 finishers. 

Overall winners:

  1. MIKE PADILLA 28:13 (Phoenixville, PA)
  2. JOE CHUKOSKI 29:00 (Kempton, PA)
  1. ALISON WILINGMYRE 29:28 (Wernersville, PA-4TH overall)
  2. ALISON SUKOLSKY 30:55 (Indiatlantic, FLA-11th overall)

Pacer member Dylan Forrest placed 6th overall in 30:15. Nice job everyone and please see our website for all results.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer crew, 35 strong. Thank you Mother Nature for providing sunny, warm weather. Special shout out to Andrea Thrush for creating the best painted rocks ever; everyone loved them.

Much appreciation to the Fleet Feet crew led by Jason Corby for the gift card awards. We continue to be the largest race in Berks. 

Partial proceeds benefit the BERKS COUTY CROSS COUNTRY COACHES ASSOCIATION. 

Please share any feedback with Polly Corvaia or Lisa Domeshek (kriskringledirector@pagodapacers.com).