Tag: Long Run Committee

Weekend 10-Miler: Saturday, June 22

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Each month, the Pagoda Pacer Long Run Committee plans a local, 10-mile group run here in Berks County, usually on trails at one of our many local parks. Often we will go out for lunch together after the run.

This month we will run at Rustic Park on Saturday, June 22.

Meet at the trailhead located at 1314 Haycreek Rd, Birdsboro, PA at 9:30 a.m.

A route and post-run lunch location will be posted on the Facebook Event page, where you can also ask any questions you might have about the run.

See you there!

Away Game: June 29, 2024

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Mount gretna

Each month, the Pagoda Pacer Long Run Committee organizes a group run in a location beyond Berks County, so we can explore new trails together. We also typically go out to lunch together after the run before heading home. Come join us!

This month’s run will be in Mount Gretna, PA on Saturday, June 29th.

We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Clarence Schock Memorial Park (Governor Dick):
3283 Pinch Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

Routes for the run and a post-run lunch location will be posted on the Facebook Event, where you can also ask any questions you might have.

See you there!

“Run Away” in May–on the Conestoga Trail!

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Each month, the Pacers will organize two “longer” group runs on weekends–one of which will be about 10 miles at a relatively nearby location (somewhere in Berks County), and one that will be a bit further away (somewhere we don’t often get to run). We’re branding the local run our “Weekend 10-Miler,” and the more “exotic” run our “Run Away.”

This month’s “Run Away” will take place on the Conestoga Trail in Lancaster County. We hope you can join us!

Where to Meet: Clark Nature Preserve, Pequea, PA

When to Meet: Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m.

Route: TBD (Check the Facebook Event closer to the date for more details.)

Weekend 10-Miler (May 2024)

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Each month, the Pacers will organize two “longer” group runs on weekends–one of which will be about 10 miles at a relatively nearby location (somewhere in Berks County), and one that will be a bit further away (somewhere we don’t often get to run). We’re branding the local run our “Weekend 10-Miler,” and the more “exotic” run our “Run Away.”

This month’s “Weekend 10-Miler” will take place at Blue Marsh Lake.

Where to meet: Old Church Road trailhead, Blue Marsh Lake

When to meet: 8:30 a.m., Sunday May 5

Route: Ski Loop plus Skinner’s Loop (about 10 miles, with a few challenging hills)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1104178230632448

Long Runs on 4/14 AND 4/20!

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The Long Run Committee has decided to double its efforts!

Moving forward, our goal will be to offer 2 group long runs per month–one that is local (somewhere in Berks County), and one that is more “exotic” (someplace a bit further away that we don’t get to often).

Here’s what’s coming up for April:

Sunday, April 14, 8:30 a.m.: Meet at the Shed Road trailhead for a 10-mile loop around French Creek State Park!

…and then…just 6 days later…

Saturday, April 20, 9:30 a.m.: Meet at the Hawk Rock Parking Area in Duncannon, PA for a tough, rocky, technical 10-miler on the “Susquehanna Half Pipe.” We’re also planning to get lunch and some beers at Pizza Boy Brewing after!

Next Pacer Long Run: Saturday, March 16

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The next Pagoda Pacer Long Run will take place on Saturday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. The run will begin and end at Charlie Crowell’s residence (151 Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton). The course will be an out-and-back run on the Horse-Shoe Trail. Run out for an hour (or as long as you want), and then turn around and head back! Like Dorothy, just follow the yellow-blazed trail!

Post-run refueling to follow at Stampede Barbecue on Morgantown Rd!

This group run is also an official training run for the Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon! Don’t miss it!!

Next Pacer Long Run: Sunday, 2/25/24

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Who’s ready to get Buzz(ard)ed?

We will gather to do the “baby version” of the legendary “Buzzard Marathon” in the mountains north of Hershey, PA on Sunday, February 25th at 8 a.m.

This is a very challenging 16-mile route with a few serious climbs and a major water crossing. Total elevation gain is about 3,300 feet.

After the run, we typically gather at Troeg’s or Rotunda Brewing to recuperate.

Here’s a link to the trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xZLi1L3CStdcZHT89

Hope you can join us!

Next Pacer Long Run: Sunday, January 28, 2024

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January’s long run will feature two popular mountain trails: the Tom Lowe Trail and the Appalachian Trail!

The trailhead is at the end of North Northkill Rd in Shartlesville, PA.

Here is a link to the trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C2p2HCte3a5mXQbv6

We will meet there at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 28th.

Routes and a post-run lunch spot will be posted to the Facebook Event page for this run.

Next Pacer Long Run: November 25, 2023

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This month, we’re planning something a little different for the monthly Pacer Long Run.

Help us put the “Pagoda” back in “Pagoda Pacers” as we run from the Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields up to Reading’s iconic landmark and back on the Saturday after Thanksgiving! This will be in the neighborhood of 13 miles (with options to turn around and head back early), and mostly on pavement (but with a little trail fun mixed in).

Date and Time: Saturday, November 25, 9:30 a.m.

Starting Location: Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields

Post-run: Lobster and Beer at Fawn Hill Hop Yard