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Oley Valley Country Classic


Date coming soon, November 2024 

Location to be determined...in planning stages now.

Check-in and Day of Registration:  7:00AM—8:45 AM
10 Mile begins at 9:00 AM, 5K begins at 9:15 AM
Pre-Register by Oct. 18th to guarantee your shirt.  Some  extra shirts will be available, while they last. 

Pagoda Pacer Races are back and we are proud to be hosting the 30th Annual updated Oley Valley Country Classic 10 Mile and 5 K runs.  Fall foliage will be at its finest on the rolling hill course through Oley farm country. A beautiful all abilities race to kick off your fall season.  No pets on course. The 10 Mile race is also the RRCA Eastern Regional championship.
 
Race results tallied and announced during event. 5k awards will be handed out as soon as results are tallied

On-Line Registration
https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/onlineform1.php?id=1244 
 

FEE: $30 if postmarked by Oct 18.  $35 After Oct 19 and day of race reg., shirts while they last   No refunds, no mailed shirts or mailed awards. Held rain or shine. Proceeds help benefit the Oley Valley Ambulance Association and Pagoda Pacer Scholarship Fund for high school cross country athletes and association health and fitness activities supported by the Pagoda Pacers. 
 
COURSE:  Rolling hills with some flat and fast parts on a picture perfect course through the country roads of Oley Pa during a fall foliage back drop.  Split times provided at most miles.  Aid stations on both courses.  
 
10 Mile Awards:  1st M/F Overall and 1st M/F Masters (40+), 19 & under:  2M, 2F 20-24: 2M, 2F,  25-29: 2M, 2F, 30-34: 2M, 2F, 35-39: 2M, 2F 40-44: 2M 2F 45-49: 2M, 2F  50-54: 2M, 2F, 55-59:  2M, 2F 60-64: 2M, 2F, 65-69: 2M, 2F, 70-74: 2M, 2F, 75-79: 2M 2F     
 
5K Awards:  1st M/F Overall and 1st M/F Master (40+), 19 & under:  2M, 2F, 20-24, 2M 2F: 25-29:  2M 2F 30-34: 2M, 2F, 35-39, 2M 2F 40-44: 2M, 2F, 45-49: 2M 2F, 50-54: 2M 2F, 55-59: 2M, 2F, 60-64 2M, 2F, 65-69: 2M, 2F 70+ 2M, 2F 
(5K awards presented immediately after 5K results tallied)
 

Course Record 10M M. Andrew Brown 1:03:04, F. Alyssa Dever 1:04:34 (both 2021)

Course Record 5K: M: Mihai Sanchez 18:05, F: Jody Geist 23:25 (both 2021)
 
The excitement is brewing, and we look forward to seeing you at this Fall country classic.
Race Director: Len Burton,(leonardeburton@gmail.com) Barry Goodhart (barrygoodhart@gmail.com)
 
DIRECTIONS:  From Oley Turnpike Road or Route 662 to Jefferson Street in Oley
Oley Fairgrounds: 26 Jefferson Street Oley PA 19547

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General Membership Meeting

The Monthly Membership meeting will be held on Thursday April 11th, 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 

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.

 


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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.