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Pacer & Pace Group Leader Application Form

Pacer & Pace Group Leader Application Form

Recruit experienced runners to pace groups at your event, capturing their pace, racing experience, and confidence in one form.

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Description

The Pacer and Pace Group Leader Application Form gives organizers a clean way to recruit reliable pacers. Applicants say which pace group they could lead, share their pacing and racing experience, and give their recent PB at the distance, so you can trust them to deliver an even, consistent pace.

Questions about whether they can hold a steady pace, are happy to encourage runners around them, and have paced before confirm they are up to the job, while contact details, T-shirt size, and a commitment complete the application. Good pacers help hundreds of runners hit their goals.

Great pacers make great races. Sign up for a free Fun Forms account to customize the fields and embed this application form on your website.

Form fields

Everything the Pacer & Pace Group Leader Application Form above collects — 11 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

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Which pace group could you lead?
Dropdown
Tell us about your pacing and racing experience
Long Answer
Your recent PB at this distance
Short Answer
Are you confident holding an even, consistent pace?
Yes/No
Are you happy to encourage and support runners around you?
Yes/No
Have you paced an event before?
Dropdown

Your Details

Full name
Name
Email address
Email
Contact number
Telephone
T-shirt size
Dropdown
Commitment
Consent

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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Pacer & Pace Group Leader Application Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a pacer and pace group leader application form?

A pacer and pace group leader application form is an online form experienced runners use to volunteer as pacers. It captures their pace, experience, and confidence, so organizers can recruit reliable pacers who deliver an even, consistent pace and help runners hit their target times.

Why ask if a pacer can hold an even pace?

Holding an even, consistent pace is the whole job of a pacer, so confirming an applicant can do it is essential. Runners rely on pacers to guide them to their target time, so you need pacers who can pace accurately mile after mile.

Why ask about recent PBs at the distance?

A pacer’s recent PB at the distance shows they can comfortably run the target pace they would lead, with plenty in reserve to pace steadily and support others. It confirms they are quick enough to hold the pace easily rather than struggling themselves.

Why ask if a pacer will encourage runners?

Great pacers do more than hold a pace, they encourage and support the runners around them. Asking whether an applicant is happy to do this ensures your pacers lift their groups, making the experience motivating and helping more runners reach their goal on the day.

Why ask if they’ve paced before?

Knowing whether an applicant has paced an event before helps you gauge their experience and how much guidance they may need. Experienced pacers know the job, while capable first-timers can be briefed, so this helps you build a reliable, well-supported pacing team.

Is the pacer and pace group leader application form free?

Yes, this pacer and pace group leader application form is completely free, and you can customize the fields to fit your event, embed it on your website, and go live with no coding required. Just create a free Fun Forms account to start recruiting pacers online.

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