Pasadena Pacer Info

Dave McCarthy, Pre-Conditioner Coach, Steps Down after 13+ Years

April 23, 2019
The Pasadena Pacers announce Dave McCarthy, our Pre-Conditioner Coach, will retire from coaching at the conclusion of this cycle on Saturday, April 27. We are saddened to see him leave this position, but know it is not goodbye, just a changing of the guard. Dave has been a long-time champion of runners—all runners. He steadfastly… more

Big Ol’ LAM Post 2019

March 11, 2019
It’s 2019 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We’re so proud of each and every one of you. Make sure to check out the LAM official webpage for information on the expo, race, and other important details. 20-Mile Cheer Tent Information 20-Mile Cheer Tent Volunteer instructions. Parking, location, and timing details. It’s also not too late… more

Pacer Nation Plants Seeds in Salt Lake City, UT and South Orange County, CA

February 6, 2019
The Pacer Nation is pleased to announce the start of two new clubs: Salt Lake City, UT and South Orange County (OC), CA. These clubs are started by Pasadena Pacers members who have moved away and decided they just had to bring Pacer love to their new communities. The Salt Lake City Chapter founder John… more

Meet Steve Domier, New 10-Mile Challenge Coach

February 4, 2019
Known for his ever-present smile, Steve sticks out as one of the friendliest folks in an already super-friendly crowd. He’s a long-time Pacer and 10-Mile Challenge Assistant Coach now leading runners to double digits. Sometimes referred to as “Safety Steve” for his personal mission to keep runners safe on the roads, Steve always has kind… more

2019 LAM Shuttle to Start Line

January 28, 2019
Looking for a ride to the start line of the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon? We got you covered. There will be a shuttle from Del Mar Station to Dodgers Stadium the morning of the LA Marathon on March 24, 2019.  If you’d like to take advantage of this shuttle, you must: Pay in advance HERE Sign… more

Wende Lee, 10 Mile Challenge Coach, Steps Down after 7 Years

January 22, 2019
Wende’s a motivational firecracker filled with love and devotion for this Club and everyone in it. For the past seven years she has been the very epicenter of the 10 Mile Challenge (10MC), pushing, encouraging, and celebrating the many people she has helped evolve into runners. It is with heavy hearts the Pasadena Pacers announce… more

Donate Through Your Amazon Purchases

November 27, 2018
Did you know you can help stuff the Pacer Green Can while you shop on Amazon? Sign up through AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your purchases will go to the Club! Now, you know the Pasadena Pacers is a friendly, FREE running club, but you may not know it’s not free to operate. We’ve got bills… more

Get to know: the Pasadena Pacer 2019 Los Angeles Marathon Support Team

November 12, 2018
Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. Safe to say that 2019 will be our biggest Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) yet! Since our very first LAM more than 20 years ago, we’ve helped and cheered for thousands of Pasadena Pacers as they trained for and crossed that LAM finish line. But, it takes… more

Meet Your LAM Coach: Ezra

November 12, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Meet Ezra Weisz, Warm-up, Half Marathon Coach, & LAM Coach He’s the happy, friendly guy leading our warm-ups every week while cracking jokes to make us forget it’s 7am on a Saturday. Quick to help a fellow Pacer and always looking to meet new people… more

Meet Your Pace Leader & LAM Captain: Team 11.5, Gina

November 12, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 11.5’s closed Facebook group. Gina Leon 11:30 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor’s note: Gina also serves our Los Angeles Marathon Team Captain.) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers: Since 2015. How many marathons have you run? 10, with six of them… more