Tag: Fat Ass

Justa Fatass Run on July 11, 2026

by pagodapacers

Mark your calendars for a Blues Cruise training run July 11, 6AM-noon (must start final loop by 11AM) at the Justa Road Parking lot off Brownsville Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/X2BtCtGWR8zHN1j5A .

We are looking at a 5 mile, figure 8-ish loop with about 700 feet of climbing. This event will be a fatass-style run, meaning it is an informal gathering in which participants bring snacks to share and there is no registration or awards.

We’ll have cold water and Gatorade and mark the loop. You arrive anytime during the event (as long as you start your final loop by 11AM) and run it as many times as you like!

The beauty of this system is runners of all paces can enjoy a long run together at their own speed, while intersecting each other multiple times during the event.

Bragging rights available to those who complete the most loops or distinguish themselves in any other way that catches our fancy! The picture is the TENTATIVE course we are considering. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the mysterious Fugawi Aid Station location before race day! 

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***THERE ARE NO REST ROOM FACILITIES AT JUSTA ROAD. Nearest bathroom is at State Hill Boat Ramp; plan on stopping there on your way in. Bring a snack to share, hydration vest or belt, reusable cup, lawn chair, and some dry clothes if you don’t want to leave sweaty.

Post-run refueling at Ganly’s Irish Pub! https://ganlysirishpub.com/

Blues Cruise Training Runs 2026

by pagodapacers

If you’re training for this year’s Blues Cruise 50k, or if you just want to get in some weekend trail runs out at Blue Marsh Lake, be sure to put these dates on your calendar. Details coming soon!

July 11–Justa Fatass, Justa road lot, 5 mile loops

August 15–Skinner’s Loop, option to add ski loop, Old Church Road lot, 6 or 13 miles

September 12–Lower Stilling Basin to Old Church Road lot, ~14 miles

And if you haven’t done so already, be sure to join the Blues Cruise Facebook group for race-related news and updates!

Fat Ass and New Trails Planned for Neversink

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Berks Nature and a few members from BAMBA joined us at a general membership meeting earlier this year and shared some information about a trail project that’s being discussed for the Neversink Mountain Preserve.

They are applying for public grants and trying to raise funds on their own to fund the project. At our January meeting, we will be voting on an amount to donate to the cause. Additionally, Brandon Beane is working with Berks Nature and a private landowner nearby to plan a January Fat Ass as a fundraiser.

Look for details for the Fat Ass on the Pagoda Pacer Facebook Discussion Page.