THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL 2026
PACERS
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL 2026
PACERS
Meet your pacers for The Canberra Times Marathon Festival 2026, presented by TCS!
Sole Motive is excited and are fortunate to have experienced runners that will pace you to come in around your goal time.
For ease of visibility, the pacers will have the pace time on their bib on their back and a flag above their head with their pace time.
To find more information on what pace group times are available and how to apply to become a pacer, check out the FAQ's.
HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
Rick
1 hour 25 mins
With over two decades of experience across endurancesport, and performance coaching
I’m passionate about helping runners who want toimprove without burning out, breaking down, orsacrificing the rest of their lives in the process.
Physical preparation is going to be key for this legendaryrace butyou’ve done the hard yards already. Keen tosee all of you in the 85min bus at the start andfinish this year!
Jeff
1 hour 35 mins
I’m an experienced runner andreliable pacer who loves helping othersachieve their goals. My pacing style is calmand consistent. Ifyou’re looking for asteady pacer and clear communication,I’dbe privileged to have you in the group.
Long
1 hour 35 mins
Pacers and other volunteers have madeahuge difference in helping me achieve myrace goals. This will be my third timepacing a Sole Motive event.It’s absolutelymagical beingapart of another person’sjourney especially on race day, helpingthem hit that goal timethey’ve beenworking so hard towards is something thatstays with you forever. Just like a Stravaactivity! See you on race day anddon’t forget to pack the smiles!
Matt
1 hour 40 mins
Hi everyone,I’m Matt. One of the thingsI love doing is motivating and helpingothers to reach their running goals andcrack their PBs. I have been a pacer forfriends at parkrun, for the TCS SydneyMarathon Run Club here in Canberra, forlast year’s Canberra Times Fun Run and acouple of half-marathons and 10km racesin Sydney. I look forwarding to running withyou around Canberra!
Finn
1 hour 45 mins
I started running in early 2024. Back then,runningsub 5-minute pace for a halfmarathon seemed inconceivable.Eventually breaking 1hr45m in the half wasone of the most satisfying milestones inmy running journey, which is why I am sopassionate about pacing this group.All ofmy PBs have come running with pacers,and I am pumped to take my turn with thepacers flag and help get the 1hr45min trainacross the finish line.
Siobhan
1 hour 45 mins
I’ve run half marathons, marathons andlonger, and I love supporting runners tochallenge themselves while having fun.I’mexcited to share the energy with you as werun this great Canberra course together!
Nadia
1 hour 50 mins
I love running all distances from 5km parkruns to 100km ultramarathons! Pacing issuch a fun way to be involved in a race. Ihope that we can get a great crew runninga 1 hour50 minute half at the CanberraTimes Marathon Festival, andmaybe even a new PB for some people!
Jack
2 hours
Jack’s a Sydney-based runner who callsCentennial Park his regular trainingground.He’s been running for five yearsacross half marathons and marathons,and this will be histhird year racing at theCanberra Marathon Festival - though hisfirst time on the other side as a pacer.He’llbe leading the 2:00 group, so ifthat’s yourtarget, come run with him!
Rhiannon
2 hours 10 mins
Hi! My name is Rhiannon, but everyonecalls me Ree. I amvery excited to pace thisevent as it brings so many people togetherwho enjoy running and having fun whiledoing it. Running to me is very social and Iuse it to catch up with friends and spendtime with my young family. I hope Iam ableto help and encourage people to get thetime that they would like to achieve for thisawesome event!
Bev
Sweeper
I have been running fora number of yearson both trail and road. After completingTarawera 102km this year I decided toreturn as pacer sweeper for 2026. I hadsuch a wonderful experience last yearwitnessing some amazing achievements. Iwill support runners to achieve theirrunning goal.I’ll be running at the back tomake sure no one gets left behind. My jobis to help you cross that finish line smilingwithin the time limit. So, if you see mecoming up,don’t panic — I love to have achat and run with you or just keep a steadypace behind.
Bev
Sweeper
I have been running fora number of yearson both trail and road. After completingTarawera 102km this year I decided toreturn as pacer sweeper for 2026. I hadsuch a wonderful experience last yearwitnessing some amazing achievements. Iwill support runners to achieve theirrunning goal.I’ll be running at the back tomake sure no one gets left behind. My jobis to help you cross that finish line smilingwithin the time limit. So, if you see mecoming up,don’t panic — I love to have achat and run with you or just keep a steadypace behind.
RUNNER'S WORLD 10K
Matt
40 mins
Hi everyone,I’m Matt. One of the thingsI love doing is motivating and helpingothers to reach their running goals andcrack their PBs. I have been a pacer forfriends at parkrun, for the TCS SydneyMarathon Run Club here in Canberra, forlast year’s Canberra Times Fun Run and acouple of half-marathons and 10km racesin Sydney. I look forwarding to running withyou around Canberra!
Long
45 mins
Pacers and other volunteers have madeahuge difference in helping me achieve myrace goals. This will be my third timepacing a Sole Motive event.It’s absolutelymagical beingapart of another person’sjourney especially on race day, helpingthem hit that goal timethey’ve beenworking so hard towards is something thatstays with you forever. Just like a Stravaactivity! See you on race day anddon’t forget to pack the smiles!
Kat
55 mins
I have a huge passion for running. I havetravelled a lap of Australia for parkrun,overseas for events, including a marathonthroughDisneyWorld (twice!). I really enjoymotivating others and seeing theachievements of others which is whypacing brings me so much joy.You'll findme chatting awaynon stop being asmotivating as I can during the event!
Howy
55 mins
Hi everyone,I'm Howy!I’ve completedseveral marathons, but pacing is myfavorite way to run. I pace to give backthe support I once needed during my owntough races.I'll keep a steady pace andcheer for you all the way.Let’s smashthat 55-minute goal together!
Howy
55 mins
Hi everyone,I'm Howy!I’ve completedseveral marathons, but pacing is myfavorite way to run. I pace to give backthe support I once needed during my owntough races.I'll keep a steady pace andcheer for you all the way.Let’s smashthat 55-minute goal together!
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