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Come out to the Pagoda Pacer Picnic on Saturday, July 19th, and hang out with some friends you haven’t seen in a while. It’s been several years since we held a club picnic. This is at a new location with a new format that includes options for a “fat-ass” run in the morning and overnight camping.
 
Please recognize that we are pulling this together on short notice and squeezing it into this summer’s calendar, instead of waiting until next year. It’s not a thoroughly planned event, but we hope to try something new and build on it for next year. If you have ideas for additional picnic activities – that you are willing to implement – please email me at president@pagodapacers.com. Direct communication will work better than trying to hash things out via Facebook comments.
 
LOCATION
 
The picnic will be held on the property of the South Mountain YMCA Camps. A few years ago, we held Wednesday Night Runs that started at Galen Hall and covered both sides of the YMCA property. The picnic will be limited to the eastern side of the property, which includes Cushion Peak, the infamous pet cemetery, and a 3-mile trail loop.
 
Here’s the address to put in your GPS: 201 Cushion Peak Rd, Wernersville, PA
Link to map!
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 
9 a.m. Fat-ass Run
 
3 p.m. – 7 p.mm Picnic
 
Overnight Camping
 
Can I Bring…?
 
Dogs, kids, and alcohol are allowed (though we discourage letting the kids or the dogs drink the alcohol).
 
COST / SIGN-UP
 
Club Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
Kids: Free
This event is largely self-supported, with people bringing their own food and drinks. The club is covering the cost of renting the site, so we set a fee for non-members. Everyone should sign up using the link below, even if you are not making a payment. You can indicate which parts of the event you will attend, which will help us to prepare.
 

FAT-ASS Details
 
We will mark a 2-3 mile loop and set up an aid station table at the start. Please bring a shareable contribution for the aid table. We’ll supply water. Running will start at 9 a.m., but you can jump in whenever you arrive. There is no cutoff time; you can run all day if you want.
 
PICNIC Details
 
Bring chairs. Picnic activities are planned from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. The club is not providing or cooking food because we don’t know how many people will attend. Please bring whatever food and drinks your family would like to have. I’m sure many people will bring shareable dishes as well, and we will set up a table for those items.
 
You can bring a camp stove or grill if you want to cook your food that way. The site has electricity, but it is limited and will NOT support multiple crock pots. So don’t plan to heat your food that way.
 
CAMPING Details
 
Bring your tent and gear.


 


 

Pacer Wine and Cheese Party
 
Date: Saturday September 6th
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Barn at Cacoosing, 9 Evans Hill Rd.
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

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The Pagoda Pacer Wine and Cheese Party is back for 2025 at the Barn at Cacoosing! This fun event will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and is a great way to relax and mingle with fellow pacers. Your ticket includes wine, beer, soda, a large variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, desserts and more. The main event will be in the barn, but if it is nice weather please feel free to bring a chair to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Tickets are $20 per Pacer Member and $25 for non-members through 8/25 and then $25 for members and $30 for non members through 9/6. Tickets must be bought in advance online, we will not be accepting cash at the door. Advance ticket purchase makes this much easier on the club volunteers and helps get an accurate head count for food and alcohol. Also you must be 21 to attend and please leave the little ones at home to enjoy an evening out with your friends. We can't wait to see you there!
 

 
** Tickets must be bought in advance **
 
Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Social

Pacer Picnic (plus Fat-Ass and Camping)

Date: Saturday September 6th
Location: South Mountain YMCA Camps, 201 Cushion Peak Rd, Wernersville, PA

Click here for more info!

 
Pacer Wine and Cheese Party
 
Date: Saturday September 6th
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Barn at Cacoosing, 9 Evans Hill Rd.
Sinking Spring

Click here for more info!
 

General Membership Meeting

The Monthly Membership meeting will be held on Thursday July 10th, 2025 
 
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


Community Involvement/Volunteering 

Click here for info about the club's trail maintenance program.

 


 Strava

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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.