2026 PACE RUNNERS
The B2B Pacers assist participants to their time goals in the Bridge To Brisbane 10km and 5km 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 wearing a flag with the goal time 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 time will have at least two pace runners who will lead the pace (off net-time) whilst guiding & motivating you throughout the race.
Pacers will run to the ‘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.
10km PACE GROUPS
| Pace Group | min/km | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 40mins | 4:00min/km | Front of Priority Orange Zone |
| 45mins | 4:30min/km | Back of Priority Orange Zone |
| 50mins | 5:00min/km | Back of Red Zone |
| 55mins | 5:30min/km | Middle of Green Zone |
| 60mins | 6:00min/km | Back of Green Zone |
| 65mins | 6:30min/km | Middle of Yellow Zone |
| 70mins | 7:00min/km | Back of Yellow Zone |
| 80mins | 8:00min/km | Middle of Purple Zone |
| 90mins | 9:00min/km | Back of Purple Zone |
| 120mins | 12:00min/km | Middle of Pink Zone |
| Chaser (4hrs) * | Back of Pink Zone |
*Chaser will begin from behind final starter
5KM PACE GROUPS
| Pace Group | min/km | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 20mins | 4:00min/km | Back of Seeded Blue Zone |
| 25mins | 5:00min/km | Back of Orange Zone |
| 30mins | 6:00min/km | Back of Green Zone |
| 35mins | 7:00min/km | Middle of Yellow Zone |
| 40mins | 8:00min/km | Between 35min & 45min pacers |
| 45mins | 9:00min/km | Back of Yellow Zone |
| Chaser (1hr 25mins) * | Back of Purple Zone |
*Chaser will begin from behind final starter
Want to be a pacer in 2026? Applications NOW OPEN
Thank you for submitting your application to become an official pacer at the 2026 Bridge To Brisbane event. We are in the process of reviewing it and will get in touch with you should you be successful.
Note: Once applicants have been made successful and the full program reaches capacity, suitable applications received will be added to a waitlist.
