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.
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!
***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.
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!
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!
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.
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!)
June 3: This is GLOBAL RUNNING DAY, so instead of doing our own thing, we’re going to participate in Fleet Feet’s “Big Run 5k” at Brentwood Trailhead– check your email for a discount code!
June 10: Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery will serve as our meeting place for a road run and our post-run venue for food & drink. Run led by Peter Schlegel.
A group long run, starting at the Shed Rd trailhead, will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a 10(ish) mile run, featuring a challenging mix of rocky, hilly trails at French Creek State Park. This run will be led by Shaun Luther.
Specific route options (including something shorter than 10 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 (probably at Fork & Ale or Hidden River), as well, if you have the time!
This month’s Away Game will take us to the crown jewel of Philadelphia’s park system: Wissahickon Valley Park!
We’ll meet at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead, off Henry Ave in Roxborough (not too far from Dallesandro’s Steaks!) at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 for a casual, group run of about 10-12 miles (with shorter options for those who want to do less).
Post-run lunch spot and route will be announced on the Facebook event, where you can also post other questions, carpooling requests, etc.
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!)
May 6: Shillington Park (meet by the pool) — post-run to follow at Paolo’s
May 13: Rustic Park—post-run to follow at Italian Delite
This month’s Away Game will feature the iconic “Baby Buzzard” course, north of Hershey. This is the most challenging group run that we do each year: 16 tough miles in the mountains with a ton of climbing and a “non-trivial” water crossing. Bring nutrition, hydration, first aid, and a sense of adventure.
We’ll meet at the Buzzard Trailhead at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Ambitious runners who want to tackle the Full Buzzard Marathon course (at their own risk) are welcomed to start with us as long as they are comfortable navigating the course on their own.
Post-run lunch spot will be at Snitz Creek Brewey in Annville. Follow the Facebook event for updates, carpooling requests, etc.
