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Essar Chester Half Marathon - Sunday 18th May 2025

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18 May 2025 09:00

Essar Chester Half Marathon - Sunday 18th May 2025

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Pace Runners

Below is our Pace Crew for 2025 and their corresponding target times. Our Pace Runners run the race at a pre-determined pace, which they may adjust slightly at different points in the race to take account of the changes in terrain. Details of the 2025 crew will be published soon.

If you are a new runner with a specific target time in mind or you are looking to beat your personal best time, the Pace Crew will be there to help you achieve your goal.

Our Pace Runners are also a familiar sight at our monthly training runs, where they support runners in their progress towards race day.

If you'd like to be considered for our future Pace Crew please contact our Pace Crew Manager, Dave on davet@activeleisureevents.co.uk.

ROB Target Time: 1:30

A member of Wirral AC, Rob is a regular at the pointy end of the Pace Crew. "It’s a big responsibility, but the look on peoples’ faces when they cross the line with the time they wanted is priceless!"

Dan Target Time: 1:30

Rob’s club mate, Dan, kindly stepped in at short notice to pace for the 2024 Marathon, he did such a great job we asked him to join the pace crew for the half marathon
KYLE Target Time: 1:40

Kyle of Wrecsam Tri has regularly paced at both our half and full marathons, we're pleased to welcome him to the half marathon Pace Crew once again.

JASON Target Time: 1:40

Since his first pacing run in the 2015 Chester Marathon, Jason of Blackburn Road Runners has gone on to pace in events all over the world.
NEIL Target Time: 1:50

Neil of West Cheshire AC was one of the first pacers we had back in 2013, and joins us again in 2025 after a break from pacing and we are glad to see him back!

SHAFIQ Target Time: 1:50

Shafiq, from Blackburn Road Runners, is a seasoned member of our Pace Crew. "I get quite a buzz from pacing. It’s good to put something back into my sport".
MATTHEW Target Time: 2:00

We welcome Matt of Ellesmere Port RC as a first time member of the Pace Crew.

NATHALIE Target Time: 2:00

Like the other members of the Pace Crew Nathalie of Chester Road Runners enjoys supporting runners achieve their goals.

STEPHEN Target Time: 2:00

Stephen of West Cheshire AC is a valued member of the Pace Crew and a familiar sight at the monthly training runs.
CAT Target Time: 2:10

Whilst Cat of Chester Tri has paced for us before at the marathon distance this is her first time as a Half Marathon Pacer

ADAM Target Time: 2:10

Running vlogger Adam makes his debut as a member of the Pace Crew
GRAHAM Target Time: 2:20

Spectrum Strider Graham has paced our events for many years. "I enjoy empowering the runners around me and feel privileged to be a pacer."

ANGHARAD Target Time: 2:20

Angharad of Chester Tri makes her Pace Crew debut with this event
Lisa Target Time: 2:30

Lisa of Ellesmere Port RC made her pacing debut with us in the 2023 marathon.

LIZ Target Time: 2:30

Liz of Helsby RC is a key member of the squad and can often be seen supporting runners at the monthly training runs. "Helping runners to achieve their goals has added a new dimension to my own running. It’s great!"