The adidas Manchester Marathon Pacing Team are all experienced runners and will run even splits throughout the event which will help you to achieve your target time. It will also be a great opportunity to run with a like-minded group making your event more enjoyable.

Chip time. Pace Team Leaders will start their watches at the start line as they cross the chip timing mats.

No, this is a free service. Just sign up via the entry form and then join the pacer in the start area.

If you can't decide between two pace teams in your wave (e.g. 3:15 and 3:30), we recommended that you join with the slower pace team - you can always speed up later in the event.

Pacers will run even splits throughout the entire event. This prevents you from running too fast or too slow.

There are designated start areas that relate to your event number and start time. Pace Team Leaders will be on the RIGHT hand side of the road, close to the start area signs. adidas Manchester Marathon Pace Teams Leaders will be wearing backpack flags with their respective target time on them.

adidas Manchester Marathon Pace Team Leaders will not plan any toilet breaks during the event and will not wait for you. If you need to use the loo, run ahead of your team before nipping to the loo, then, depending on your timing you can re-join them or slowly catch up with them again feeling refreshed.

Each adidas Manchester Marathon Pace Team will take water and/or isotonic from every water station to ensure that participants remain well hydrated throughout the event.

No. Participants are welcome to use the adidas Manchester Marathon Pace Teams for whichever portion of the event they think will help them most. You can run ahead or drop back at any time.