PACE RUNNERS
NorthCloud Whangarei Run/Walk Festival
Sometimes we all just need help and that's ok. We have an awesome bunch of people who have offered their services to enable you to make it to the finish line. Our paces will keep a constant steady pace throughout the event all the while encouraging you.
Our pacers will have helium balloons attached to them, hovering roughly half a meter of their head. On the balloon marked in vivid will be the expected time eg. 1.30hr, 2.00hr etc. These guys/gals are here to help you so don't be shy go on and introduce yourselves and get ready!
Apply to be a pace runner HERE
1:30 Anneke Arlidge
I’ve been running quite a while but only more recently got into the half marathon distance. Love running and looking forward to getting some people under that 90 min mark!
1:40 David Nielsen
I love getting out on the trails and having a blast, I Enjoy encouraging others in their running journey, Using this event as a final long run work out for Taupo 70km in October.
1:50 Geno Milnes
After pacing 2hrs at Kerikeri Half Marathon, I am thrilled to have the opportunity at Whangārei. This has always been a fun event on my calendar. Recently, I completed the Paihia 50K and am currently preparing for my next ultra. When I am not running, I support others with exercise coaching and strength training. Looking forward to helping you achieve your goals!
2:00 Dennis Langford
Hi all I'm Dennis, I'm the club captain at Hatea Run, I love to talk so will be a chatty pacer helping to guide your under the 2 hour barrier!
2:10 Michael Botur
G'day, I'm Mike and I'll be your 2.10-time pace runner on September 15.
You might have seen me around Whangarei running the Mt Parihaka tracks or - my absolute favourite - running around Pukenui Forest.
I reckon two hours and ten minutes is the sweet spot for a half marathon - not too exhausting, but slightly challenging - if you're running with me, we'll be keeping up a good, consistent pace and really earning that KFC afterwards.
2:20 Nadine Fisher
Now that I've checked marathon and ultra marathon off my bucket list, why not pace runner too.
So happy to have the opportunity to help others achieve their running goals, can't wait.
