We are excited to continue the use of pacers for the UTD160 runners in 2024

The use of pacers was first introduced in 2021 as a result of the change in courses which allowed us to permit pacing on the course for the milers.

 
 
 

Pacing for utd160

The Pacing Zone is from Sani Valley Gate Aid Station (at 58.3km) to Crystal Waters Aid Station (at 97.4km), a total of 39.1km.

Only one pacer is permitted to accompany a runner.

Details for runner’s pacers can be entered on the race entry form and can be added after a runner has processed their entry. There will be a small entry fee for pacers and this will cover their race number, medical cover, Aid Stations and ticket to the awards lunch.

 

Pacing rules

  • No pacer is permitted to carry any of their Runner’s clothing, equipment or nutrition/hydration. Any pacer doing so will result in the disqualification of their runner

  • No pacing is permitted outside of the Pacing Zones

  • Only registered pacers may accompany runners. No runner can spontaneously decide to use a pacer. This will also result in disqualification

  • Pacers will receive a briefing email on the Friday the week before the race

 

Pacer Entry Fee:
R400

Entry fee includes:
Bib number
Access to Aid Stations
Access to Medical Support
Ticket to Awards Celebration

 

no support is allowed outside of designated aid station / check point areas. Disregard of these rules will result in immediate disqualification.