Again, this is a notable increase on the number of pacers we had from less represented communities (13 per cent) in 2020. Of these, 41 per cent will be female pacers (up from 26 per cent in 2020) and over a quarter will be from less-represented communities, including the LGBTQIA family. Our pacers provide world-class support to fellow participants, so we’re thrilled to welcome them back for the 2022 TCS London Marathon.įor 2022, our pace team will consist of 76 supportive, dedicated runners – the most we’ve ever had in a single year. While a pace team was confirmed for 2020, the cancellation of the event that year meant they couldn’t run, and due to ongoing Covid-19 measures we had no pacers at the 2021 event either. Having previously been brought together by our friends at Runner’s World, this year’s pace team has been selected in-house at London Marathon Events. They can also be there to offer words of encouragement and (perhaps quite literally) a helping hand if things get tough on the course, and inspire you to cross the Finish Line with a smile on your face.
The aim of this is to help other participants around them know their own speed and – if they can maintain the pace – finish within the same time.īut pacers are more than just timekeepers. Pacers are keen or experienced runners who complete the course at a managed pace and finish within a certain, predesignated time. Whether you’re taking on your first marathon or your fiftieth – or are out to raise funds or accomplish a fast time – pacers can play a key role in helping you conquer the 26.2-mile distance. We’re always proud of our amazing pacers – and this year we’re delighted to introduce you to our largest and most diverse cohort yet. Among the tens of thousands of participants hitting the streets of the capital on Sunday 2 October are our TCS London Marathon Pace Team – a group of friendly runners of all backgrounds and abilities who will be there to help others achieve their marathon goals.
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