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mmk137
mmk137 Posts: 833 Member
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Does anyone know how one becomes a pace runner?

I'm interested in being a pace runner for a half marathon. I've emailed the event that I'm interested in being a pacer for, but also want to know if there is anything I should else I should find out.

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  • mailinator
    mailinator Posts: 31 Member
    Some races, you just have to volunteer. Others, you have to be a member of the group (such as the local running club) that's agreed to provide pacers. Of course, you will be asked to show some evidence that you can actually maintain the pace you're volunteering for.

    Personally, I would never volunteer to pace because I run negative splits. But I stand in awe of the people who do pace. For a race that I help administer, our pacers are amazing - this past year, 11 of 12 finished within 60 seconds of the advertised total time for a half marathon.

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