The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is excited to present of one of very few trail races on the east coast with an age-graded start. Race directors Blair Hogg and Kristen Rothenberger are experienced trail and ultra runners and long-time members of the Pagoda Pacers.
Run For The Ages is on a well-marked 10K course over the beautiful trails in Nolde forest. VERY pretty and scenic with fewer ankle busting rocks than most other Berks parks. You’ll scramble over some rocks and go off trail to get dirty, too. The race will start in front of the Environmental Education Building and head directly into the forest after minimal time on pavement. Most trails are wide enough for easy passing. The finish will be right near the start by the Nolde Mansion.
Top age group performers have a legitimate shot at the overall title. Even if you aren’t out to win, you can enjoy a challenging yet very runnable trails in beautiful Nolde Forest with virtually no bottle necks. Challenge your families, friends and coworkers to come out and compete on a “level” playing field. The top 10 overall finishers in recent years have been a good mix men and women in many different age groups.
What’s an age graded start? Those who have more than a few 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, each following wave will start, based on 5-year age groups, working back toward the younger (faster?) folks. Wave starts bounce back and forth between sexes, as the handicap derived from the World Masters Association dictates. The youngest runners also get a head start.
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