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Oley Valley Country Classic



Sunday, November 3, 2024

New location
Oley Valley High School
17 Jefferson Street
Oley PA 19547
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2024 Race Application

On-Line Registration

Also NEW EVENT: Croc O Mile---run one mile in your favorite rubber shoe for and be the fastest human in Crocs!! $5

Proceeds benefit Oley Valley High School Athletics

Check-in and Day of Registration:  7:15AM—8:45 AM
9:00 am 5k start
9:10 am is 10 mile start
10:00 croc run
 
Pre-Register by Oct. 18th to guarantee your shirt.  Some  extra shirts will be available, while they last. 

The Pagoda Pacers present the 30th running of the Oley Valley Country Classic 10 mile and 5k through Oley Pennsylvania Farm country ---Managed by one of PAs largest running clubs, this Pagoda Pacer event takes you over the hills and through a mostly flat road course through Oley PA during peak leaf changing season.  A great tune up event for that upcoming Full or Half Marathon . This years OVCC Race begins and ends at the Oley Valley High School. 
***We are adding a new distance this year in what we are calling the Croc O Mile  ---bring your Crocs and see how fast you can run one mile in Crocs or Croc equivalents (more details below) on a high school track.   Proceeds from all events will benefit the Oley Valley High Athletics Boosters and support the Pagoda Pacer student scholarship fund
This year's 10 mile event is also RRCA Eastern Regional Championship---extra awards for your efforts!.  Professional race timing provided by Pretzel City Sports.  Plenty of off street parking and we will have all indoor facilities for registration and post raise commiserating.  2 Aid stations on the course.  Lite post-race fare and hydration provided.  Bring extra $$$  Munchiez Food Truck (@munchiezpa) will be on site cooking up a variety of breakfast and lunch options.  Long sleeve shirt annual with unique design included in race reg. $30 if you register before midnight October 18th; after that its $35.  Ther will be day of Registration available! (shirts while they last) we will have some extras! Some other surprises in the planning stages, check our website and FB for updates, follow us on Instagram @OVCC10M www.facebook.com/OleyValleyCountryClassic
Sign up today!
Croc O Mile:---$5  to see  how fast you are in your Crocs (or Croc equivalent) --run 1 Mile in Crocs or Croc equivalent for the Oley Boosters!  See how fast you can slog in your clogs around the Oley High School running track .  Croc equivalent is a rubber clog with an open back and no more than one "sport mode" strap....examples of Croc equivalent Chacos, Keen, Oboz, Ooofos, Hoka, Merrell, Muck, Lopsi (just because its the ugliest shoe on the planet)--  a rubber clog---no lace-em ups, high tops, flip flops, sand boots or high heels...just Crocs or equivalent ( open back clog)  This is going to be fun---we will have some "extra" Crocs on site to borrow for the run if you want!  Its all for charity so lets have fun running in goofy shoes!  
Any questions see our website, FB, Insta or reach out to a race director
oleyvalleycountryclassic@gmail.com
https://www.pagodapacers.com/Races-Results/Races/Oley-Valley-Country-Classic.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/OleyValleyCountryClassic10MileAnd5kRun
 
 

 
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, 80+ 2M 2F
COURSE RECORD 10M: M: MICHAEL HEIMES 56:26 (2022), F: ALYSSA DEVER 1:04:34 (2021)
 
RRCA Championship Age Group Awards: Overall M/F, Masters 40-49 M/F, Senior Master 50-59 M/F Grand Master M/F 60+**
 
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 shortly after results tallied)

 
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)
 

 
 


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
 


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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.