The pace runnners
We have a Pace Runner crew targeting every 15 minute time slots from 3 hours to 5 hours.
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.
If you are a new runner with a specific target time in mind or you are looking to beat your personal best time, our 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 davet@activeleisureevents.co.uk
Our 2024 Pace Crew are below, our 2025 team will be announced closer to the event:
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ROB Target Time: 3:00
A member of Wirral AC, Rob is a stalwart of the Pace Crew
Dan Target Time: 3:00
Dan from Wirral AC makes his debut to the Chester Marathon Pace Crew
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JASON Target Time: 3:15
Since his first pacing run in the 2015 Chester Marathon, Jason of Blackburn RR has gone on to pace in events all over the world
SIMON Target Time: 3:15
Simon of Buckley RC returns to the Pace Crew
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KYLE Target Time: 3:30
Kyle of Wrecsam Tri has paced at both our half and full marathons
CHRIS Target Time: 3:30
Chris of Helsby RC paced for us several years ago and it is good to have him back
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SHAFIQ Target Time: 3:45
Shafiq of Blackburn Road Runners has paced many of our events
FABIAN Target Time: 3:45
Fabian of North Endurance makes his debut for us
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Jason Target Time: 4:00
This is the first outing for Jason Walker of Blackburn RR with us
CAT Target Time: 4:00
Cat of Chester Tri Club has paced our events several times
SHRIN Target Time: 4:00
Yet another Blackburn Road Runner, this is the first Pace Crew outing for Shirin
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GRAHAM Target Time: 4:15
Graham of Spectrum Striders has paced our events over many years
DAN Target Time: 4:15
We welcome Dan of 100 Marathon Club back to the Pace Crew
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NICHOLAS Target Time: 4:30
Nicholas of the 100 Marathon Club returns to the team for this event
STUART Target Time: 4:30
We welcome back Stuart of Preston Harriers to the Pace Crew.
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LIZ Target Time: 4:45
Liz of Kirkstall Harriers is a valued member of the squad
NATHALIE Target Time: 4:45
Like the other members of the Pace Crew, Nathalie of Chester Road Runners enjoys supporting runners achieve their goals
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DAVE Target Time: 5:00
Dave of Northbrook AC has paced for us many times
GARY Target Time: 5:00
Gary of the 100 Marathon Club was our original pacer when we tested the idea in 2013
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Race Record
The route is renowned for being fast and predominately flat – more than 70% of our runners achieve PBs!
Men
2:16:59
Marshall Smith in 2024
Women
2:40:26
Julie Briscoe in 2013
2024 Marathon Results
Men
| 1st | Marshall Smith (Ashford AC) | 2:16:59 |
| 2nd | Joshua Griffiths (Swansea Harriers) | 2:18:06 |
| 3rd | Peter Le Grice (Bristol and West AC) | 2:18:31 |
Women
| 1st | Naomi Mitchell (Reading AC) | 2:41:21 |
| 2nd | Lianne Milner (Cheshire Dragons) | 2:41:40 |
| 3rd | Alice Johnson (Les Croupiers) | 2:50:09 |
Volunteer
As with all such events, our events would not be possible without the help of a huge team of volunteers.
Find out more.