This month’s group long run will start in Opalanie Park (Chester County) and head into the beautiful Bryn Coed Preserve.
Date: Sunday, October 29
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Starting Location: Opalanie Park
Post-Run: TBD (likely some brewery in Phoenixville)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/693366845605346
Check the Facebook event in the days leading up to the run to see posted routes and to coordinate carpooling.
This month, the Pagoda Pacers Long Run Committee has teamed up with the Blues Cruise race directors to offer a group long run on the Blues Cruise course!
The run will start at the Blue Marsh trailhead on Old Church Rd at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 10th.
Runners will have the option of completing the 22-mile “lower loop” on the southern portion of the lake border trail, or a 16-mile point-to-point route, ending at the Stilling Basin.
Those planning to do the 16-mile route should meet at the LOWER parking lot at the Stilling Basin at 9:10 a.m. in order to carpool to the start on Old Church Rd.
For those who have time, we’ll get together at the Blue Marsh Italian Restaurant / Pizzeria after the run.
Leftover Blues Cruise swag from previous races will be given away at this run–for free!
Updated details about the run will be posted to the Facebook Event Page as they are worked out. Hope you can make it!
When I run the trails of York County, I get the sensation of freedom…and rocks.
Come run with us at Rocky Ridge Park in York on Saturday, August 19th, at 9:30 a.m.
We’ll be running a “10ish” mile loop (shorter option available). There will be some hills, but nothing crazy–a few rocks, but generally runnable.
After the run, we’ll refuel at South County Brewing.
Look for routes, details, and carpooling options on Facebook as we get close to the date.
For July, the Pagoda Pacers Long Run Committee has decided to host a group run on the Horse-Shoe Trail and adjacent trails at Camp Mack.
When: Sunday, July 9, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Run will start from the HST trailhead across the street from the Pretzel Hut (2224 Furnace Hills Pike, Newmanstown)
Post-Run: Pour Man’s Brewing Company
The exact route, along with other details, will be published on the Facebook Event for this run.
For June, the Pagoda Pacers Long Run Committee has decided to host a group run in northern Berks / southern Schuylkill counties), which will feature some fun on the Appalachian Trail and Hawk Mountain.
When: Saturday, June 17, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Run will start from the Port Clinton Fire Tower
Post-Run: Copperz Brewing
The exact route, along with other details, will be published on the Facebook Event for this run. Once that event is created, you’ll be able to find it HERE.
May’s group long run will be much closer to home than April’s, and so we hope many of you will be able to join us!
We’re planning a run on Mount Penn and Mount Neversink on Sunday, May 21. We will start at 9:30 a.m., and there will be a couple route options. There will also be road/gravel ride option for those who prefer to bike.
A starting location, exact routes, and a post-run venue are all still TBD at this point, but save the date and keep an eye out on the Facebook Event for more details.
Now for another damn fine cup of coffee…
Sunday, April 2, 2023
9:30 a.m.
White Clay Creek State Park
Nature Center
1475 Creek RD
Newark, DE 19711
https://goo.gl/maps/sCQ4AWfQv1LXCSur6
** There is an $8 per vehicle parking fee
People interested in carpooling should meet at the commuter lot on Angstadt RD near the I-476 / 724 intersection:
https://goo.gl/maps/9XjNyFAazjN4eQhg8
It’s approximately a 70 minute drive. Meet here and leave by 8:15am.
Long and short routes are posted on the Facebook Event Page.
For anyone interested in post-run re-fueling, we will go to:
2 Stones Pub Jennersville
49 Jenners Village, West Grove, PA 19390
https://goo.gl/maps/zuezU4ihfm8vXBiv7
This month’s group long run will take place at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on Sunday, March 5th.
We will meet at the White Oak Picnic Area on Millstone RD (Millstone Trailhead)
https://goo.gl/maps/U6LLX13eJTwXQurq5
The longer option is 13.6 miles with 2700ft of gain:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2910729023220066888
The shorter option is 10.3 miles with 1600ft of gain:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3062051633256132148
After the run, some of us will get lunch at:
Pour Man’s Brewing Co
284 S Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
https://goo.gl/maps/Snf2rTetsHFi6MMcA
Let us know if you plan on joining us and coordinate car-pooling via the Facebook Event for this run!
See you Sunday!
The Long Run Committee decided that February would be a good time to a “destination run” at Gifford Pinchot State Park out in northern York County.
It’s a bit of a drive (about 75 miles from central Berks County), but we encourage you to reach out to other Pacers via the Facebook Event to arrange for carpooling so we can all save some gas money.
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Run Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Trailhead: Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot SP, off route 117 near the beach pavillion
The run will be a loop around the lake with some extra miles added on. Total mileage will be around 10 or 11, with an option to cut it down to 8.
Post-run refueling at Collusion Tap Works in York.
Hope to see you there!
This month’s group long run will take place on the Horse-Shoe Trail!
When: Saturday, January 14, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Charlie Crowell’s Residence (151 Alleghenyville Rd., Mohnton, PA)
Route: 15 mile “out-&-back” on the Horse-Shoe Trail, with options to run longer or shorter. (Just follow the yellow blazes until you want to turn around and head back the way you came.)
Post-Run: Stampede Barbecue
Runners of all paces are welcome–no one will be dropped.
Please RSVP on the Facebook event page if you plan on attending.
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