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Community Involvement


Whether we're volunteering at a local park, coaching and mentoring with community running organizations, or advocating for runner safety, we strive to help make Berks County a better place to run.



Since 2012, the Pacers gave an additional $82,000-plus back to the community through school running programs as well as other organizations that promote the health and well-being of our community. Some of our recipients include:
  • Oley Valley Youth League $20,168
  • Friends of Nolde Forest  $8,200
  • Berks County Special Olympics  $11,317
  • Berks Nature  $10,000
  • Berks County Cross County Coaches Assoc.  $12,308
  • Scholarships  $12,500
  • Jr, High School XC Championships  $7,659
In 2016 nearly $1,200 went to our program that assists needy high school track and XC runners by helping them purchase new running shoes.  

We are designated trail stewards for a section of the Horse Shoe Trail and for a section of the trail around Blue Marsh.  A Pacer member is Chairman of Trail Maintenance of the HST Conservancy.  Click here for more information regarding our trail maintenance program.

We have members active on the Berks County Trail Council.

Pacers have been active in HST reroutes and maintenance, Nolde Forest trail maintenance, Mt Penn trail clean ups, Engelman Park clean up, and painting up at the Pagoda.
 
Each month, the Pacer’s give back to our community by holding a charity training run. We donate goods to local not-for-profit organizations that need our help. Below is a list of some of the charities we donate to. To bring something appropriate for the charity, such as canned goods, pet food, or books, check out their websites and find out more about what services they provide. Join us not just for exercise, but to give back to our community! 
 
Another way you can give back is to bring your old running sneakers to any of our Wednesday night training runs, they will be collected and donated to a local charity!

Berks County Humane Society
Berks Women in Crisis
Animal Rescue League
Berks Food Bank
Berks Literacy Council
Mary's Shelter
Opportunity House

And they appreciate it!

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Humane Society -Jan-Thank-You
Humane Society -Feb-Thank-You


General Membership Meeting

The Monthly Membership meeting will be held on Thursday October 10th, 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

Social

Wine and Cheese Party
 
Saturday September 7th, 6-9pm  
The Barn at Cacoosing
 


Click here for the digital Newsletter


Community Involvement/Volunteering 

Click here to see what we have done to promote running and fitness in Berks County!
 
Click here for info about the club's trail maintenance program.

 


 Strava

Click on the icon above and join the Pagoda Pacers Strava groups to share courses.


Link to RUseeN Reflective Pacer Apparel


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.