The Purpose of the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is to develop and promote distance running and racing, road and trail biking, distance swimming, biathlons, triathlons, adventure races,and other individually oriented sports involving human powered motion in the greater Reading, PA area, provide information and social activities, and to enhance training opportunities in a supportive atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. The Pagoda Pacers A.C. has a membership of over 250 members who participate and volunteer at club races and events. The Pagoda Pacers A.C. is a sanctioned member of the Road Runners Club of America, a nationwide governing body for recreational running clubs.