Pace Runners
The Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pacers assist participants to their time goals in the Gold Coast Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon and Southern Cross University 10km Run. Pacers are experienced runners who aim to maintain an even pace throughout the race with the goal to have you finishing slightly faster (30 seconds or so) than your goal time.
For easy visibility, the pace runners will be carrying a colored flag and a goal time sign high amongst the starting runners. Each pace runner will also wear a singlet with the goal time marked on the back. It’s important to know the start zone your pace runner will be in and ensure you choose the same start zone when you enter so you can start the race near your pace runner.
Each pace group will have two (A & B) pace runners:
A Pace Runner
Pacer running to ‘Gun Time’. Gun Time is the time which appears on the finish clock.
B Pace Runner
Pacer running ‘Net Time’ (also called ‘Chip Time’). Net Time is the time it takes you to complete the distance once you’ve crossed the start line. Note: Due to participant numbers, it may take several minutes to cross the start line after the gun is fired.
Gold Coast Marathon Pace Bands
Reach your Gold Coast Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon or Southern Cross University 10km Run goal and purchase a silicon pace band for $5.
Pace bands are available online to purchase at the time of registration. Or if you have already registered please purchase via the Update my Entry portal.
Entrants are required to collect their pace bands from the Pat Carroll Online and Onland Pace Runner Booth at the Brisbane or Gold Coast Check in Centres. Some pace bands will be available for purchase direct from the Expo.
WIN! Sign up to a pace group at the booth for FREE and go in the draw to win an ASICS prize pack valued at $150.
Meet your 2019 Pat Carroll Online & Onland Pace Runners
Get to know the men and women who will be pacing you to a good time in the Gold Coast Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon and Southern Cross University 10km Run. The Pat Carroll Online and Onland Pace Runners provide their tips on staying motivated and how to execute your race day plan.
Pace runner profiles coming soon!
Gold Coast Marathon Pace Groups
| Pace Group | Balloon Colour | Position |
| 3 hrs | Light Blue | Front of Zone A |
| 3 hrs 10 mins | Blue | Middle of Zone A |
| 3 hrs 20 mins | Pink | Back of Zone A |
| 3 hrs 30 mins | Green | Front of Zone B |
| 3 hrs 40 mins | White | Middle of Zone B |
| 3 hrs 50 mins | Red | Back of Zone B |
| 4 hrs | Black | Front of Zone C |
| 4 hrs 15 mins | Yellow | Back of Zone C |
| 4 hrs 30 mins | Orange | Front of Zone D |
| 4 hrs 45 mins | Lime Green | Between the 4:30 & 5hr pacers |
| 5 hrs | Fuchsia | Middle of Zone D |
ASICS Half Marathon Pace Groups
| Pace Group | Balloon Colour | Position |
| 1 hr 24mins | Light Blue | Front of Zone A |
| 1 hr 30 mins | Blue | Middle of Zone A |
| 1 hr 40 mins | Green | Back of Zone A |
| 1 hr 50 mins | Red | Middle of Zone B |
| 2 hrs | Black | Front of Zone C |
| 2 hrs 10 mins | Yellow | Middle of Zone C |
| 2 hrs 20 mins | Orange | Front of Zone D |
Southern Cross University 10km Run Pace Groups
| Pace Group | Balloon Colour | Position |
| 40 mins | Light Blue | Front of Zone A |
| 50 mins | Red | Front of Zone B |
| 60 mins | Black | Front of Zone C |
| 1 hr 10 mins | Yellow | Front of Zone D |
Register to run in a pace group & go in the draw to win an ASICS prizepack!
Want to be a pacer in 2019?
To adequately carry out the pace runner role you’ll need to be able to comfortably run the pace you’ve nominated for. You also need to be prepared to offer encouragement and motivate runners in your pack. All pace runners will receive an entry and singlet. Contact Pat Carroll for more information.
RUNNERS. TAG YOUR PHOTOS WITH #GCM19