Wednesday Night Runs (August ’26 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 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!)

All runs start at 6:15 p.m.

Next Away Game: ChesLen Preserve on 9/19/26

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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.

Hope you can join us!

Blues Cruise Training Run on 8/15/26

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We’ll follow up the Justa Fatass training run with a run that will be entirely on the Blues Cruise course. We’ll meet at the Old Church Road parking lot (porta potties available) and run a lollipop route to the Skinner’s loop. This run is a 10k. For those looking for a longer run, it is easy to add the ski loop directly on, making a half-marathon run. All of these miles are on the actual BC course, and we’ll get a nice mix of terrain, especially those doing both loops. We will have at least 2 pace groups, more if numbers allow. Please bring a hydration belt or vest and needed nutrition. Insect repellent is a good idea too!

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!

Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:00 a.m.

Old Church Rd Parking Lot, Blue Marsh Lake

More info on the Facebook Event

Next Membership Meeting: 8/13/26

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Tobias Frogg Berks
2613 Hampden Blvd, Reading, PA 19604
Food at 6:30 PM | Meeting at 7:00 PM

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, August 9!

Here’s your August RSVP link: https://forms.gle/EKmSaf1njUN6e5vB6

Minutes from the Monthly Meeting (July 9, 2026)

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Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Tobias Frogg: 2613 Hampden Blvd., Reading

Michelle Henry presided.

Jennifer Pierdomenico recorded minutes.

31 members in attendance

CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 pm

Minutes from the June meeting were accepted as posted.

REPORTS

Treasurer Report (Michelle for Shaun)

  • Balance is $89,137, which is ~104.9% of target
  • Activity this past month
    • Charlie Horse & Run for the Ages expenses
    • Pacer Swag
    • Blues Cruise & Run for the Ages income

Trail Maintenance (Michael Whalen)

  • Lake Trail Blazers meet 1x/month
  • Covered 20 miles of Blue Marsh trails, and the trails are in pretty good shape.
  • Getting ready to replace the bridge and will need volunteers to help (drilling beams, clearing the path to the location, moving beams to the location, etc).  Look to have complete 2 weeks before Blues Cruise.  Bridge workday dates to be posted.
  • July 19th (9AM) is scheduled trail maintenance day, and we will meet at the creamery and drive to the top of the ski slope.

Community Outreach (Danielle Smith)

  • Pacers had an info table at the Love Your Lake event and focused on trail safety.
  • Will do again next year.

Run for the Ages (Blair Hogg)

  • 177 preregisters, 11 walkups, and 166 finishers (4 were walkers).
  • Income was $6374, expenses were $3558, and ~$2815 was raised.
  • Thank you to all the volunteers!!!!
  • Race will occur on the same weekend in 2027.

Blues Cruise (Elaine Cook)

  • Upcoming course runs
    • July 11th, 6AM to noon, Justa Road lot.  The FATAss run and loop length is about 5 miles, and the course will be marked. 
    • August 15, Skinners Loop (6 mi) and optional ski loop (7 mi).
    • September 12th, Lower Stilling Basin to Old Church Rd. (6-7 mi) with Skinners Loop option.

Oley Country Classic (Jennifer Pierdomenico)

  • Registration is now open.  
  • Runners will have shirt/no-shirt options this year. No shirt 10-mile/6K fee pre-Labor Day will be $25/$20. Shirt will be $18 to add onto registration.

OLD BUSINESS

Road clean up – No updates

NEW BUSINESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Nemesis 5K Color Run is happening on the afternoon of August 8th. If anyone is interested in throwing colored chalk at the Pacer table, they can email Michelle at mhenry.pacers@gmail.com for more information.

MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:15 pm

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Wednesday Night Runs (July ’26 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 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!)

All runs (except the one at the ballpark) start at 6:15 p.m.

Run. Bike. Swim. Under the stars.

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Wednesday Night Run Special Edition!

Join us on Wednesday, July 29 for the return of Run. Bike. Swim.

Meet in the parking lot at Wilshire Pool
3035 Van Reed Rd., Reading, PA 19608

At 6:15 PM, choose your adventure:

  • Join our regular Wednesday Night Run with one of our pace groups, or
  • Hop on your bike for a group ride.

After your run or ride, take some time to cool down or make a quick stop at Giant to pick up your favorite snacks and beverages before the pool reopens for the Moonlight Swim at 8:00 PM. (Food and alcohol are permitted at the pool, but please remember: NO GLASS CONTAINERS!)

At 8:00 PM, we’ll head into the pool and gather under the pavilion. A DJ will keep the music going until 10:00 PM while we splash the night away. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a summer Wednesday with your Pacers friends.

Cost

  • FREE for Pagoda Pacers members
  • $7 for guests

Whether you run, ride, swim, or just come to socialize, we’d love to see you there!