Tag: Group Runs

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: Opalanie Park (Bryn Coed) on 8/23/26

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This month’s Away Game will explore the trails of Opalanie Park and the Bryn Coed Preserve in Chester County. We’ll be meeting at the Opalanie Park trailhead (1422 St Matthews Rd, Chester Springs) at 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 23.

The route will be a mix of pasture and single-track forested trail, totaling about 10 miles. Shorter options will be possible.

Likely post-run lunch spot will be Hare’s Hill Brewing, but they don’t open until noon, so bring a beverage and/or snack for the parking lot.

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

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!

Next Away Game: Brickerville on 7/18/26

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This month’s Away Game will explore the trails in Brickerville, PA. We’ll be meeting at the Horse-Shoe Trail parking lot on Pumping Station Road at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.

The route will be a mix of gravel roads and single-track trail, totaling about 10 miles. Shorter options will be possible.

Special opportunity to plop yourself down in Hammer Creek to cool off after the run!!

Post-run lunch spot and exact route will be announced on the Facebook event, where you can also post other questions, carpooling requests, etc.

Hope you can join us!

Justa Fatass Run on July 11, 2026

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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

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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!

Weekend 10-Miler: Hamburg Reservoir on 6/27/26

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A group long run, starting at the Hamburg Reservoir, will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Join us at 8:30 a.m. for a long 10-mile run (actually 11 miles–we’re throwing in an extra one this time), featuring a challenging mix of rocky, mountain trails in northern Berks County. This run will be led by Steve Vida.

Specific route options (including something shorter than 11 miles) will be posted to the Facebook Event closer to the day of the run.

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

Hope you can join us!

Next Away Game: Shartlesville Gamelands on 6/14/26

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This month’s Away Game will take us to northern Berks County: we’ll be meeting at the Shartlesville Gamelands Parking Lot (at the end of Northkill Rd) at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.

The route will be a mix of gravel roads and single-track trail, totaling about 10 miles. Shorter options will be possible.

Post-run lunch spot and exact route will be announced on the Facebook event, where you can also post other questions, carpooling requests, etc.

Hope you can join us!