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!)
September 3: Tania and Jeff’s (1211 Earl Rd, Leesport) — post-run to follow at same location
Instead of offering our normal “Weekend 10-Miler,” the Pacers encourage you to check out the Blues Cruise Training Run at Blue Marsh Lake on Sunday, August 10.
This group run is open to everyone–not just registered participants of the Blues Cruise race.
The event will start at 8 a.m. We’ll meet at the Old Church Road parking lot (porta potties available) and run a lollipop route featuring Skinner’s loop. This run is a10k.
For those looking for a longer run, it is easy to add the ski loop directly on, for a half-marathon distance. All of these miles are on the actual Blues Cruise course, and we’ll get a nice mix of terrain, especially for 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!
We’ll meet at the Trexler Nature Preserve’s Environmental Center parking lot (4935 Orchard Rd, Schnecksville) for a group long run on Saturday, August 16, at 8:30 a.m.
The route will be posted on the Facebook Event closer to the day of the run.
This will be about a 10-mile, hilly trail run, with options for shorter routes.
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!)
Come out to the Pagoda Pacer Picnic on Saturday, July 19th, and hang out with some friends you haven’t seen in a while. It’s been several years since we held a club picnic. This is at a new location with a new format that includes options for a “fat-ass” run in the morning and overnight camping.
Please recognize that we are pulling this together on short notice and squeezing it into this summer’s calendar, instead of waiting until next year. It’s not a thoroughly planned event, but we hope to try something new and build on it for next year. If you have ideas for additional picnic activities – that you are willing to implement – please email me at president@pagodapacers.com. Direct communication will work better than trying to hash things out via Facebook comments.
LOCATION
The picnic will be held on the property of the South Mountain YMCA Camps. A few years ago, we held Wednesday Night Runs that started at Galen Hall and covered both sides of the YMCA property. The picnic will be limited to the eastern side of the property, which includes Cushion Peak, the infamous pet cemetery, and a 3-mile trail loop.
Dogs, kids, and alcohol are allowed (though we discourage letting the kids or the dogs drink the alcohol).
Dogs must remain leashed at all times while on the property.
COST / SIGN-UP
Club Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
Kids: Free
This event is largely self-supported, with people bringing their own food and drinks. The club is covering the cost of renting the site, so we set a fee for non-members. Everyone should sign up using the link below, even if you are not making a payment. You can indicate which parts of the event you will attend, which will help us to prepare.
We will mark a 2.5 mile loop and set up an aid station table at the start. Click HERE to see a map of the loop.
Please bring a shareable contribution for the aid table. We’ll supply water. Running will start at 9 a.m., but you can jump in whenever you arrive. There is no cutoff time; you can run all day if you want.
PICNIC Details
Bring chairs. Picnic activities are planned from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. The club is not providing or cooking food because we don’t know how many people will attend. Please bring whatever food and drinks your family would like to have. I’m sure many people will bring shareable dishes as well, and we will set up a table for those items.
You can bring a camp stove or grill if you want to cook your food that way. The site has electricity, but it is limited and will NOT support multiple crock pots. So don’t plan to heat your food that way.
Instead of offering our normal “Weekend 10-Miler,” the Pacers are organizing two different Fat-Ass style group runs in July!
The first will be organized by the Blues Cruise race directors as a training run for the October ultramarathon.
Please note: this run is open to EVERYBODY–not just registered Blues Cruise participants.
The event will take place from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. (must start final loop before 11 a.m.) on Saturday, July 12 at the Justa Road trailhead at Blue Marsh.
We are looking at a 5-mile figure 8-ish loop with about 700 feet of climbing. This event will be an informal, “fat-ass” style run, 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 11 a.m.) and run it as many times as you like! We added time to this year’s event by popular demand.
The beauty of this system is runners of all paces can enjoy a long run together at their own speed, while intersecting with each other at 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!
***THERE ARE NO RESTROOM 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.
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!)
July 2: 4220 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Muhlenberg (Phil and Andrea’s residence; please park at the church across the street) — post-run to follow at the same location
July 9: Pagoda City Brewhouse (101 N Carroll St, Reading) — post-run to follow at the same location.
Our next Weekend 10-Miler will be at Rustic Park in Birdsboro!
Join us at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 21at 1314 Haycreek Rd. for a 10(ish) mile trail run. This run will be led by trail guru, Shaun Luther, who never gets lost and never leaves runners behind.
There will likely be a group heading out to brunch afterwards, as well, if you have the time!
We’ll meet at the Darlington Trailhead on Lambs Gap Road, near Marysville, PA–near the border of Perry and Cumberland counties–for a group long run on Saturday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m.
The route will be posted on the Facebook Event closer to the day of the run.
This will be about a 10-mile run on challenging terrain, with options to turn back early. Those who have the time will be welcomed to join us for lunch afterwards (location TBD).
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