Tag: Group Runs

Next Away Game: Horse-Shoe Trail on 2/14/26

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We’ll meet at the IronSpire Complex in Adamston (not so far “away”!) for a group long run on Saturday, February 14, at 9:30 a.m.

The plan is to meet at IronSpire, then carpool to Charlie Crowell’s house in Plowville, and run back to IronSpire along the Horse-Shoe Trail. The total distance of the run will be about 14.5 miles, but runners can elect to be dropped off at a different starting point in order to shorten the distance. (10- and 7-mile options will be available.)

If trail conditions are not so great, we may pivot to a road run.

Updates will be posted on Facebook closer to the day of the run.

Post-run lunch spot will be at Columbia Kettle Works (which is right in the IronSpire Complex).

Hope you can join us!

Weekend 10-Miler: Antietam Lake on 2/28/26

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A group long run, starting from Antietam Lake Park (Angora Rd trailhead), will take place on February 28, 2026.

Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a 10(ish) mile trail run. This run will be led by Steve Vida.

If trail conditions are not good, we will do a road run from the same location instead.

Check Facebook for posted routes closer to the date of the run.

There will likely be a group heading out to lunch afterwards (probably at Liberty Tap Room), as well, if you have the time!

Hope you can join us!

Wednesday Night Runs (February ’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!)

Remember to bring a head lamp and to wear reflective gear!

All runs start at 6:15 p.m.

This is the end of the February ’26 Newsletter. Continue scrolling if you would like to view older content.

Weekend 10-Miler: Hamburg Reservoir on 1/17/26

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A group long run, starting from the Hamburg Reservoir, will take place on January 17, 2026.

Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a 10(ish) mile trail run. This run will be led by our former president, Steve Vida.

Check Facebook for posted routes closer to the date of the run.

If trail conditions are snowy or icy, the location of the run may change. Updates will be posted via Facebook.

There will likely be a group heading out to lunch afterwards (probably at Copperz), as well, if you have the time!

Hope you can join us!

Wednesday Night Runs (January ’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!)

Remember to bring a head lamp and to wear reflective gear!

All runs start at 6:15 p.m.

This is the end of the January ’26 Newsletter. Continue scrolling if you would like to view older content.

Boxing Day Group Run: Rustic Park on 12/26/25

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Our next group long run will be at Rustic Park in Birdsboro!

Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Boxing Day (12/26/25) for a 10(ish) mile trail run. This run will be led by our club treasurer, Shaun Luther, who has encyclopedic knowledge of Pennsylvania trails.

The run will start at the trailhead at 1314 Haycreek Road.

Longer option is 10 miles with 1670 ft of gain:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-fc9b003-9

A shorter option is 6.4 miles with 712ft of gain:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-78289d9-19

There will likely be a group heading out to brunch afterwards, as well, if you have the time!

Hope you can join us!

Wednesday Night Runs (December ’25 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!)

Remember to bring a head lamp and to wear reflective gear!

Evening runs on 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17 start at 6:15 p.m.

Since the last two Wednesdays of the month are Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, we will run in the MORNING (8:30 a.m.) instead of the evening on those days.

Morning runs on 12/24 and 12/31 start at 8:30 a.m.

Next Weekend 10-Miler: Black Friday Run to the Pagoda on 11/28/25

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Our next Weekend 10-Miler will be a road run to Reading’s iconic Pagoda! (Note: the route will be closer to 12 miles than 10.)

Join us at 9 a.m. on Black Friday (11/28/25) for a 12(ish) mile road run. This run will be led by our lame-duck club president, Steve Vida.

The run will start at the Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields, and the precise route will be published on the Facebook Event closer to the date of the run.

Anyone who would like a shorter distance can park at RACC and join the group at 9:30 a.m. Round trip from RACC to the Pagoda is about 5 miles.

There will likely be a group heading out to brunch afterwards, as well, if you have the time!

Hope you can join us!