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Run For the Ages 10K Trail Chase

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Held in beautiful NOLDE FOREST!

Rolling, age-graded start begins at 8:30 am

This is quite the bargain for a race entry of only $30! However, the reduced registration price deadline is rapidly approaching. You have until Wednesday, June 8, to get the lower price and guarantee swag for the Sunday, June 26, 2022 race. After that, the entry will go to $35 — with no swag guarantee.

Run For the Ages 10k is run on the trails and service roadways in beautiful Nolde Forest near Reading, PA. The age-graded start gives any age-group competitive runner a chance to win the race outright.

The first 10 overall finishers get Nolde Forest Pottery plates, and Chester County Running Store certificates go to the top three finishers.  Top age-group medals will also be awarded.

We do allow walkers. Same entry fee and swag as runners, but just not eligible for awards due to an earlier start time of 8 a.m., which will provide ample time to finish with the running participants. *If you are thinking of walking the course, please contact the race director prior to race day. 

A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Nolde for park projects and improvements.

This year’s swag is a cool travel picnic blanket. It’s guaranteed to the first 100 registered; after that, availability will be based on inventory left for re-orders. Get registered to guarantee yours!

Run For the Ages 10K Trail Chase

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Held in beautiful NOLDE FOREST!

Rolling, age-graded start begins at 8:30 am

Cool Swag Alert!

Come out for the only trail race with an age-graded start (that we know of) on the East Coast. Top age-group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title. Even if you aren’t out to win, the race is run on challenging, yet very runnable trails, in beautiful Nolde Forest; it also has great schwag and virtually no bottle necks. Challenge your families and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field.

Hey ringers: Here’s a chance to show off a little by passing the whole pack!

This year’s swag is a cool travel picnic blanket. It’s guaranteed to the first 100 registered; after that, availability will be based on inventory left for re-orders. Get registered to guarantee yours!

Click here for print registration

Click Here for online registration

June 26, 2022

8:30 a.m.

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Come out for the only trail race with an age-graded start (that we know of) on the east coast!

Top age-group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title!

Even if you aren’t out to win, the race is run on challenging, yet very runnable, trails in beautiful Nolde Forest; it also has great schwag and virtually no bottle necks.

Challenge your families and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field…

Hey ringers: Here’s a chance to show off a little by passing the whole pack! 

What’s an age-graded start? 

Those who have more than a few gray hairs or have yet to hit puberty will get a head start based on age and gender. Typically the oldest female wave starts first. Then the next wave will start, based on 5 year age groups, working back towards the younger (faster?) folks. Wave starts will bounce back and forth between sexes, as the handicap derived from the World Masters Association dictates. (The actual handicap for each division is posted at http://www.PagodaPacers.com.)   

This means you start with your age group (call them your competition if you like). Your handicap division may or may not start with another handicap division. For example, it’s possible that 60-64 year old men might start at the same time as 50-54 year old women. Or maybe not.

The first 10 overall finishers get Nolde Forest Pottery plates, and Chester County Running Store certificates go to the top three finishers.  Top age \-group medals will also be awarded.

Cool swag and goodie bag to all participants registered by June 8. 

Price: $30 until June 8; $35 after, including race-day unless participant cap is reached.

Part of all race proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Nolde for park projects and improvements.

To register online please visit: https://www.pretzelcitysports.com

Or print a mail-in registration that must be postmarked by Monday, June 20, 2022

**Current Nolde Forest COVID protocol: To participate in this program a mask is required if you are unvaccinated, and not required if you are vaccinated. Thank you.

by Donna Hey

A HUGE thank you to Nolde Forest for hosting, and to EVERYONE who came out to volunteer and/or participate in the race this year! I do not believe there is any way that I can truly express my gratitude at the way our running community comes together to pull off events like this so smoothly.

Run For the Ages has a rolling start that begins with the 75+ women at 8:30 am and ends 20 groups later at 9:05 with 2 age groups of 20-year-old men. This group is called the ‘ringers’. This year our runners ranged in age from 15 to 82. 

In order to win this race, later-starting participants need to chase down and pass all the earlier-starting competitors. Early starters need to hold onto their lead time. This year’s race had 3 ringers (we need to work on building that group) and 117 finishers. The 3 ringers placed 12th, 14th, and 23rd overall, not quite overtaking all of the competition, but giving it a great shot! Dylan Servis won the coveted “Nolde Pottery Turtle” by placing 12^th overall and having the fastest course time of 43:18.

It’s always fun to be at the finish to see who held their lead and who outran the most people. The results never cease to impress. The top ten finishers of this race were:

1. Bonnie Stoeckl – start time 8:40
2. Fernando Moura – Start time 8:43
3. Don Morrison – Start time 8:43
4. Raine Fussner – Start time 8:48
5. Gert Freas – Start time 8:44
6. Jim Blandford – Start time 8:58
7. Steve Dvorchak – Start time 9:00
8. Cole Casadei – Start time 9:00
9. Brian Stoltzfus – Start time 8:55
10. Karin Tursack – Start time 8:53

The Pacers and Nolde friends would like to again thank Ted Andrus, the founder of Run For the Ages, for his generous donation of 2 Southwest airline round trip passes. This year’s winner was Megan Robinson.

Thanks again to everyone for creating a great race experience and raising funds to support the Friends of Nolde Forest.

Looking forward to next year. Mark your calendars now: Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Run for the Ages 10k Trail Chase

June 27, 2021

8:30am

Nolde Forest

New Holland Rd, Reading, PA

We’ve got runners registered from ages 16 to 82! NO day-of registration, so get your entries in now! Online registration closes Wednesday, June 23.

Come out for the only trail race with an age-graded start (that we know of) on the east coast. Top age group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title.

Even if you aren’t out to win, the race is run on challenging yet very runnable trails in beautiful Nolde Forest, has great schwag and virtually no bottlenecks. Challenge your families and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field.

Hey ringers: Here’s a chance to show off a little by passing the whole pack!

What’s an age-graded start? Those who have more than a few gray hairs or have yet to hit puberty will get a head start based on age and gender. Typically the oldest female wave starts first. Then the next wave will start, based on 5 year age groups, working back toward the younger (faster?) folks. Wave starts will bounce back and forth between sexes, as derived from the World Masters Association’s dictates. The actual “head start” for each division is posted at www.PagodaPacers.com.  That means you start with your age group (call them your competition if you like). Your group may or may not start with another group. For example, it’s possible that 60-64 year-old men might start at the same time as 50-54 year-old women. Or maybe not.

First ten official runners through the finish line get a Nolde Pottery award.

Questions? Can’t run but want to volunteer? Contact Race Director Donna Hey at Donna.Hey@hotmail.com

Sunday, June 27, 2021 — 8:30am, Nolde State Forest

Same great race, for a great cause. This year has a new director.

Come out for the only trail race with an age-graded start (that we know of) on the east coast. Top age group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title. Even if you aren’t out to win, the race is run on challenging, yet very runnable trails, in beautiful Nolde Forest with virtually no bottle necks. Challenge your families and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field.

Hey ringers: Here’s a chance to show off a little by passing the whole pack!

Due to COVID restrictions, the race waitlists at 100 runners. Numbers will be adjusted as current park restrictions are lifted.

If spots available, same day registration starts at 7 am.

To register online:
https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/…/run-for-the-ages…/

More info:
https://www.pagodapacers.com/…/Run-for-the-Ages-10k

Registration for the 2020 “Run for the Ages” trail race at Nolde Forest–scheduled for June 28th–is currently on hold.

A final decision about whether the race will be held, canceled, or postponed will be made by May 21st.

In the meantime, make sure you follow the Run for the Ages Facebook Group for updates.

–Donna Hey, race director

Registration is open for Run For the Ages!

This year’s race will take place on Sunday, June 28th at 8:30am at beautiful Nolde State Forest.

Click HERE to register online via Pretzel City Sports.

Or click the link below to read more about the race and download a mail-in application.

https://www.pagodapacers.com/Races-Results/Races/Run-for-the-Ages-10k-Trail-Chase.aspx