The Austin Marathon Pace Team are a local team, familiar with the full marathon course, and will run the entire marathon distance, 26.2 miles, at a steady/even pace. They will help you not only achieve your goals, but have FUN; whether the goal is a personal record, Boston Qualifier, or simply to cross the finish line. Our Pace Group Leaders are extremely experienced runners, chosen on their previous running and/or pacing performances and know what it takes to hold a steady pace and provide a great marathon experience for their “Pace-ees”.
The pacers will run the full marathon course. Half marathoners can line up with pacers and run the most of the half course as well.
If you have questions, or would like to inquire about being a pacer, email [email protected].
What’s It All About
Pace groups are available for the full marathon at the following target finish times: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50. Pace group 3:00 will run on gun time, the rest will run based on chip time.
- The Pace Group Leaders will be running “Even Splits”. This means that every mile will be run at approximately the same pace. Exceptions to this will be at the beginning of the race due to the bottleneck at the start, and on the miles that the course dictates. Think of them as a moving finish line with your goal time pinned to the back of their shirts.
How to Run with Pacers on Race Day
- Look for the pacers holding their “Pace Time” signs with the finishing times printed on them in the starting area. They will be wearing Marathon Pacer singlets and bibs. Try to meet up with your pace group at least 15 minutes before the start of the race.
- Five to ten minutes before the start, your pace group leader will give you their final instructions. This may include any adjustments being made to the pace due to course conditions.
- Water station philosophy regarding whether the pace group will walk or run through it – is up to the pace leader. Each pace leader will let you know their strategy for getting back together after a water stop. Be sure to check with your group leader prior to the start if this is important to you.
- We want you to run your own race. If you feel great on race day, and you want to go ahead and catch the next group, we’ll cheer you on. If it’s not your day, slow down and wait for the group behind you. And if you want to just fall in and match strides with your pace group leader, we’re sure to appreciate the company!
Meet Them Before
- Read the Pacer bios below and follow them on social! You can always reach out with questions 🙂
Meet at The Expo
- There will be a “Meet the Pacers” booth Friday and Saturday at the Expo. We will be giving some last-minute pointers and each pace group leader will be there for you to meet and ask questions. This is another great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
| Corral | Pace |
| A | 6:45 |
| A | 7:00 |
| A | 7:15 |
| A | 7:30 |
| A | 7:45 |
| A | 8:00 |
| A | 8:15 |
| A | 8:30 |
| A | 8:45 |
| A | 9:00 |
| B | 9:15 |
| B | 9:30 |
| B | 9:45 |
| B | 10:00 |
| B | 10:15 |
| B | 10:30 |
| C | 11:00 |
