Get Ready to Rock 2010 will offer pace groups to all runners to help you
reach your goals Here are some FAQ's on the pace groups:

What is a pacer?
A pacer is the runner in the group who carries a sign and leads the group to the finish line in a specific time goal. The pacer will run even splits and cheer on the group along the way. If you are on Facebook, go to Minnesota Pacers group to read more and email directly to the group. Become a fan if you want!!

What pace groups will be offered:
We will be offering pace groups for the following time goals:
1:35(7:15/mile), 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, and
2:30(11:27/mile) Please check at the pacers booth or at Race packet pick-up on Friday for more pace groups that may be added to this list.

How do I sign up for a pace group?
Feel free to stop by the pacers booth at the park and sign up for free. The pacers will be handing out pace bands to runners at the booth as well.

Where do I meet my pace group on race morning?
Beginning 30 minutes before the race, the official pace team will all be
lined up at the starting line according to pace. Feel free to join the pace
group at the starting line and have a fun race with the group!

Do I have to stay with my pacer the entire race?
NO! Feel free to use the pacer as a guide to how your race is going. If at any time you feel the pace is too fast you can always slow down on your own.
Also, if you feel strong towards the end of the race, feel free to pick up
the pace and beat your goal. The pacers are there to help you beat your
goal.

How will the pacers handle to aid stations?
Most of the pacers will simply slow down for the group to all get some
fluids. The slower pace groups may walk thru the aid stations. The pacers will make all last minute instructions on there group at the starting line.

Who are the pacers?
The Minnesota Pacers Pace Team is comprised of locally talented runners who have been carefully chosen based on their recent success in marathons. Let them guide you to the finish line on race morning

What should I do after the race?
Celebrate! Please take the time to thank the race volunteers and also let your pace leader know that you appreciate there hard efforts to make it a fun race. These pacers bring a lot of energy and excitement to this race.

What if I have any further questions that are not answered here?
Great. Feel free to email the pace team leader at pacersam@yahoo.com Pacer Sam will be more than happy to answer your pace team related questions.