2026 PACers
The B2B Pacers assist participants to their time goals in the Transurban Bridge To Brisbane La Roche-Posay 10km and Blue Run 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 pacer will also wear a singlet with the goal time marked on the back. It’s important to know the start zone your pacer will be in and ensure you choose the same start zone when you enter so you can start the race near your pacer.
Each pace time will have at least two pacer 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.
La Roche-Posay 10km PACE GROUPS
| Pace Group | min/km | Position | Pacer Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40mins | 4:00min/km | Back of Priority Orange Zone | Aaron Riding & Sam Coleman |
| 45mins | 4:30min/km | Middle of Red Zone | Rikki Esdale & Verne Lowson |
| 50mins | 5:00min/km | Back of Red Zone | Eric Seo, Hung Pham & John White Hwang |
| 55mins | 5:30min/km | Middle of Green Zone | Al Lowson, Dan Ribu & Ming Chun Jimmy Wong |
| 60mins | 6:00min/km | Back of Green Zone | Shane Dicinoski & Gina De La Cruz |
| 1hr 5mins | 6:30min/km | Middle of Yellow Zone | Elaine Chow, Chris Jacobsen & Ervin Chan |
| 1hr 10mins | 7:00min/km | Back of Yellow Zone | Marc Mauger & Kam Lin Ng |
| 1hr 20mins | 8:00min/km | Middle of Purple Zone | Bec Petersen & Muhammad Illham Ramdlani |
| 1hr 30mins | 9:00min/km | Back of Purple Zone | Fei Xu & Jade Leung |
| 2hrs | 12:00min/km | Middle of Pink Zone | Alison Read |
| Chaser (4hrs) * | Back of Pink Zone | Carmel Grashuis |
*Chaser will begin from behind final starter
rbwh foundation Blue run 5KM PACE GROUPS
| Pace Group | min/km | Position | Pacer Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20mins | 4:00min/km | Back of Seeded Blue Zone | Ian McConnel & David Fisher |
| 25mins | 5:00min/km | Back of Orange Zone | Devin Young, Tom Gafa & Siu Fai Chan |
| 30mins | 6:00min/km | Back of Green Zone | Bin Lu, Ahcmad Naufal & Ricardo Nitschke |
| 35mins | 7:00min/km | Middle of Yellow Zone | Misa Grant & Larissa Beutel |
| 40mins | 8:00min/km | Back of Yellow Zone | Naomi Briton & Rian M |
| Chaser (1hr 25mins) * | Back of Purple Zone | Carmel Grashuis & Kylie Morey |
*Chaser will begin from behind final starter
La Roche-Posay 10km PACER TEAM
AARON RIDING
10km @ 40mins (4:00min/km)’
“To encourage others to enjoy their run at Bridge to Brisbane!”
SAM COLEMAN
10km @ 40mins (4:00min/km)’
“Pacers have helped me achieve my own race goals and I’d love to return the favour and help others hit the goal time they’ve trained hard for.”
rikki esdale
10km @ 45mins (4:30min/km)
“I have a young runner who has set the Bridge to Brisbane as her goal race. She wants to run a 45 minute and I love nothing more than watching people attempt challenges and accomplish them. Community and the run community in particular is a huge part of my life. Giving back makes me happy.”
verne lowson
10km @ 45mins (4:30min/km)
“My love and passion for running has developed to the stage where I enjoy helping others achieve their goals and give back to the sport.”
eric seo
10km @ 50mins (5:00min/km)
“I’m passionate about running and always looking to challenge myself to new limits. Being a pacer gives me the chance to encourage and motivate fellow runners to reach their goals.”
hung pham
10km @ 50mins (5:00min/km)
“Iconic Brisbane running event and I want to encourage and give back to the community by volunteering pacing.”
john white hwang
10km @ 50mins (5:00min/km)
“The joy of helping everyone along their journey achieve success.”
ALEXANDRA LOWSON
10km @ 55mins (5:30min/km)
“I love helping people to achieve their goals and if I can run at the same time – bonus!”
DAN RIBU
10km @ 55mins (5:30min/km)
“Seeing the joy and excitement in the runners who meet their goals at the end of the event is the biggest reason I keep coming back to pace.”
jimmy wong
10km @ 55mins (5:30min/km)
“Paced B2B 10km (65min) last year – loved every second. Helping others hit their target is what keeps me coming back as a pacer.”
shane dicinoski
10km @ 60mins (6:00min/km)
“To help others achieve their personal goals and to have fun doing something great.”
gina de la cruz
10km @ 60mins (6:00min/km)
“You can’t beat the atmosphere of Bridge to Brisbane. The friendly atmosphere, the crazy costumes and the cheers and encouragement out on the course make it such a memorable day. I’d love to help people achieve their run goal while having g fun and soaking up the atmosphere.”
elaine chow
10km @ 1hr 05mins (6:30min/km)
“I love the spirit of Bridge to Brisbane where people come together to run through Brisbane for fun or to hit a PB. I love being able to inspire runners and help everyone achieve their goals!”
chris jacobsen
10km @ 1hr 05mins (6:30min/km)
“Looking to give back to the running community who have given me so much in the past.”
ervin chan
10km @ 1hr 05mins (6:30min/km)
“Giving back to the community, We as pacer remove the burden of runners ensuring they are on pace by running in front of them. The runners will be able to put their full effort into running without worrying about their time as they know they can rely on us.”
marc mauger
10km @ 1hr 10mins (7:00min/km)
“I love helping take the thinking out of running, and just apply the fun for those on the pace bus! Making the whole experience an enjoyable and fun.”
kam lin ng
10km @ 1hr 10mins (7:00min/km)
“Having been a pacer last year, I loved helping runners stay on track and hit their goals. It’s rewarding to be part of their race experience and I’m excited to return.”
bec peterson
10km @ 1hr 20mins (8:00min/km)
“To embrace & support runners of all paces to achieve their goals!”
Muhammad Illham Ramdlani
10km @ 1hr 20mins (8:00min/km)
“Brisbane has felt like home for four years. Running changed my life here, and after completing marathons and pacing events, I’m inspired to give back and support runners.”
fei xu
10km @ 1hr 30mins (9:00min/km)
“I enjoy to help other runners achieve their goals.”
jade leung
10km @ 1hr 30mins (9:00min/km)
“I want to help people to achieve their personal best.”
alison read
10km @ 2hrs (12:00min/km)
“I love running and love to help others to achieve their goals, and to have some fun while doing that.”
carmel grashuis
10km as Chaser
“I enjoy seeing people achieve their running goals; whether it be with a finish time in mind, or simply the goal to complete the distance.”
rbwh foundation blue run 5KM PACER TEAM
ian mcconnel
5km @ 20mins (4:00min/km)
“I’m pacing to help people achieve their goals!”
DAVID FISHER
5km @ 20mins (4:00min/km)
“Been part of the running community, I love watching everyone’s journey and there is no better way to give back than to take on a pacer role and help encourage people to achieve great things.”
devin young
5km @ 25mins (5:00min/km)
“Love the opportunity to help my fellow runner achieve PBs! Plus I love hearing other people’s life experiences of why they want to run.”
tom gafa
5km @ 25mins (5:00min/km)
“Moving from Victoria to Queensland, I’m excited to contribute to the Brisbane running community. Pacing my regional half marathon has inspired me to support runners, maintain steady rhythm, and help them achieve their goals.”
siu fai chan
5km @ 25mins (5:00min/km)
“I absolutely love running . If I can give back to the community.”
bin lu
5km @ 30min (6:00min/km)
“I love to help people to achieve their running goals and share running adventure stories.”
ahcmad naufal
5km @ 30mins (6:00min/km)
“As a UQ student, Brisbane has become my second home. I’m inspired to give back by helping runners achieve their goals while sharing the supportive, welcoming spirit of Bridge to Brisbane.”
Ricardo Nitschke
5km @ 30mins (7:00min/km)
“I love helping people in achieving their running goals.”
Misa Grant
5km @ 35mins (7:00min/km)
“I love running, and also help people enjoy running the race. I want to encourage as many runner as possible and take them to the goal!!”
Larissa Beutel
5km @ 35mins (7:00min/km)
“I would love to be a B2B pacer to support other runners and create a fun and encouraging atmosphere whilst helping people reach their goals.”
Naomi Briton
5km @ 40mins (8:00min/km)
“2026 will be my third time running the Bridge to Brisbane event, my first time was the 5km and last year I stepped up to the 10km. Bridge to Brisbane has an energy like no other which keeps me coming back! Here’s to 2026, hoping to inspire others to crush their goals!”
rian m
5km @ 40mins (8:00min/km)
“I’ve enjoyed Bridge to Brisbane and want to give back by cheering on runners, sharing positive energy, and balancing research and running as a PhD student at UQ from Indonesia.”
Kylie Morey
5km as Chaser
“I haven’t paced before and would love the opportunity to encourage people to complete the run – particularly the slower runners who might be lacking confidence- I was like that too once!”
Carmel Grashuis
5km as Chaser
“I enjoy seeing people achieve their running goals; whether it be with a finish time in mind, or simply the goal to complete the distance.”
Want to be a pacer in 2026? Applications NOW OPEN
To adequately carry out the pacer 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.
Note: Once applicants have been made successful and the full program reaches capacity, suitable applications received will be added to a waitlist.
