Pasadena Pacer Info

Thank You, Edgar. PP Marathon Coach Steps Down, New One Appointed.

August 6, 2018
In case you missed our annual Victory Party, Edgar Mejia is stepping down as the Pasadena Pacers Marathon Coach—a position he’s held for the last three years. Edgar did a great job implementing pace groups, creating new interesting routes, and giving endless encouragement. He was also responsible for building leaders, adding energy to the club,… more

2018-19 Race Calendar Announced

August 1, 2018
We are excited to present the 2018-2019 Race Calendar. We know there are many, many amazing races out there—and we encourage you to run the ones you feel super stoked about—but as a club we can only support so many. The races on the calendar will have training programs, Pasadena Pacer support onsite, and most likely… more

Meet Carol & Michael, Pasadena Pacers President & VP

July 25, 2018
Carol Rader-Meislin, Pasadena Pacer President Carol is the powerhouse behind so much at the Pacers. She’s held a variety of leadership positions (volunteer coordinator, Pacer Chaser lead, party planner, Vice President, pace leader) and is always ready to jump in to help the Club. Carol is always down for a good chat, a run, and Muscle… more

Thank You, Sandy. PP President Ends Her Two Year Tenure.

July 17, 2018
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc This month, we crossed the finish line of a very long endurance event. Unlike many endurance events—with medals and cheering spectators—this one went by, barely noticed. It was one of those victories forged of gritty determinism and raw effort. There have been a many outstanding people… more

Pacers Open New Chapter in Whittier, CA

May 15, 2018
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc As exciting news rarely stays quiet for long, you may have already heard there will be a new Pacer chapter in Whittier, CA! The Pacer Nation welcomes our new chapter and we are so excited to watch it grow. As Pacers, we want to serve more… more

Big Ol’ LA Marathon Info Post

March 15, 2018
Pasadena Pacers before the start of the 2017 Los Angeles Marathon It’s 2018 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We have more than 250 Pasadena Pacers running this year — a new record — and we’re so proud of each and every one of you. Make sure to check out the LAM… more

2018 LAM Shuttle to Start Line

January 31, 2018
***Shuttle Sign Ups Are Now CLOSED*** Looking for a ride to the start line of the 2018 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 18, 2018.  If you’d like to take advantage of this shuttle,… more

Getting from Pasadena Half to the Los Angeles Marathon

January 16, 2018
We know a bunch of our Pasadena Half Marathon runners are going to be looking for the next race, and the Los Angeles Marathon will feel like a natural choice for many. But, can—and should—it be done? We asked Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacers founder, and Edgar Mejia, our Marathon Coach, what they thought. Here… more

Get to know: the Pasadena Pacer 2018 Los Angeles Marathon Pace Team

October 19, 2017
Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. Safe to say that 2018 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 Edgar Mejia, Marathon Coach

October 19, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer Marathon training program. Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. His passion for running—and people who run—is enormous. Edgar, an RRCA-certified coach, cares deeply for the health, safety, and wellness of all his runners. Maybe you’ve talked with him about speed work or how to stay injury… more