Pasadena Pacer Info

Beginner Running Gear Guide

June 30, 2021
  New runners can get overwhelmed with the amount of available running gear and often don’t know where to start. Consider this your start line. For your very first run, just about any gear will do. But as you make this a regular thing, you’re going to want to be as comfortable as possible. This… more

It All Started 25 Years Ago

June 4, 2021
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc On the first Sunday in June, Robin and I stood dead center of the Rose Bowl’s Lot K. It was early and the parking lot was empty. Nearly a year of planning and it all came down to this. We sent out flyers by mail and… more

Meet Michael and Gina, Pasadena Pacers President and VP

August 12, 2020
Michael Ramos, Pasadena Pacer President Previously our Vice President, Michael started his President tenure having photographed almost every Pacer who has run a race in the last four years. He shows up early to all Pacer races to offer support to our runners, a genuine gesture that is beyond appreciated. Learn more about Michael below… more

A Message from our Outgoing President

July 31, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful drive-by car parade, heartfelt outgoing video, and hundreds of kind messages over the past few weeks. I appreciate the admiration but enough about me — now it’s time for me to thank my terrific leadership team, our amazing coaches and pace leaders, all the volunteers, and every walker and runner… more

Virtual Pacer Chaser – Zoom With Us on Thursday, May 7, 8:00 pm

May 4, 2020
To help keep Pacers connected, we’re having our May Pacer Chaser on Zoom. It’s not like meeting in-person, but we’ll give it a try again. When:   Thursday, May 7, 8:00 pm Where:  From your home. Just log on from your computer or phone. How:     Join Zoom Meeting : https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72259398105?pwd=OEMxTzJDMWJVUXRCbHZITTlUeHZ0Zz09 Meeting ID: 722 5939 8105… more

Virtual Pacer Chaser – Zoom With Us on Thursday, April 2, 8:00 pm

March 31, 2020
To help keep Pacers connected, we’re having our April Pacer Chaser on Zoom. It’s not like meeting in-person, but we’ll give it a try When:   Thursday, April 2, 8:00 pm Where:  From your home. Just log on from your computer or phone. How:     Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6094968820 Meeting ID: 609 496 8820. Please… more

Volunteers for LAM 20 Mile Cheer Station — Everything You Need to Know

February 20, 2020
Thank you for volunteering for the Pacers 20 Mile Cheer Station on Sunday, March 8! Your time, talents, donations, and support of fellow runners and walkers are greatly appreciated. Below is a summary that should provide you with all the information that you need. If you have any questions or need more details, please send… more

Big Ol’ LAM Post 2020 for LAM Participants

February 10, 2020
It’s finally 2020 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We’re so proud of each and every one of you running in LAM. You trained hard and you’re ready. Below is some information to help you plan for race day and here is the link for your family and friends who plan to go to the Pacers… more

LAM Open Corral? Move up to Corral E

January 31, 2020
As a Conqur affiliated running club, Pasadena Pacers are being given special treatment again! If you are registered for LAM in the Open Corral (not a seeded corral) you can choose to move forward to Corral E. The only catch, you must register online as a Pasadena Pacer by January 31. To register, click this… more

Introductory Speed Program – Starting Feb. 4

January 27, 2020
Great News!!!  Dr. De La Cruz is conducting another speed program on Tuesday evenings. Training for the LA Marathon on March 8 2020? Or are you interested in working to improve your speed, then check out the Introductory Speed Program coached by Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS. This program is FREE to… more