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Deena Andrus Memorial: Run For the Ages 10k Trail Chase


Sunday June 30, 2024 8:30 am (Start time staggered by age group)
Bib pickup opens at 7:30 am
Race directors: Donna Hey and Blair Hogg

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2024 Race Application

2024 On-line registration

Online registration closes the Wednesday before the race.

We will accept mailed registrations and same day if the cap has not been reached.
 
Race is $30 until June 7 with swag guarantee. After that, $35 until race day or capacity is reached.
Course Map and Elevation Chart 
Head Start Table
 
This race is held annually in BEAUTIFUL NOLDE FOREST – READING, PA (A portion of the proceeds go to the Friends of Nolde Forest, a non-profit group helping to maintain Nolde Forest)
 
“where anybody might win the race!”
 
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 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 of grey 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 the handicap derived from the World Masters Association dictates. The actual handicap 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 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.
 
How are the start waves determined? Wave start differentials are determined from a combination of age grading corrections from the World Masters Association, as well as comparing results from many local races of similar distance. The goal is to have the top finishers from as many waves as possible finish at almost the exact same time!


Directions:  Link to map
6 miles south of Reading, on PA Rt. 625 (New Holland Rd). 2 miles south of PA 724 and 3 miles North of PA 568. Address: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center 2910 New Holland Rd Reading, PA 19607



Scholarship Update

Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now being accepted, with a February 28 deadline

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General Membership Meeting

The Monthly Membership meeting will be held on Thursday March 14th, 2024 
 
Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters, 100 E Summit St., Mohnton, PA 19540.  The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and go up the stairs to your left. There is no need to ring the buzzer for entry.   Food and drink at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.
 

Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month @7:00 pm.  All are welcome


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Community Involvement/Volunteering 

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Our Mission

The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club promotes physical fitness and public wellness. We conduct athletic activities in our community, organize competitions, social gatherings, and educate the public on physical fitness and wellness. We promote participation in the sports of running, cycling, duathlons, & triathlons. We also encourage members to be more than just athletes by conducting a variety of social and civic activities in the Reading, Pennsylvania area.