What is the role of a pacer and who can be a pacer in a running event?
Reading Time: 4 minutes In a running event like a marathon or half marathon, a pacer is an experienced runner who sets a specific pace for a group of participants. The primary role of a pacer is to guide and assist runners in achieving their desired finish time or target pace. Pacers help create a consistent and controlled running experience by maintaining a steady speed throughout the race.