Southern Grit Endurance Challenge — Pacer Policy & Registration Rules

1. Who May Use a Pacer

Pacers are allowed only in the following events:

• 24-Hour: pacers allowed after 12 hours

• 12-Hour: pacers allowed after 6 hours

• 6-Hour: pacers allowed after 3 hours

• 3-Hour: no pacers allowed

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2. Pacer Purpose

Pacers are intended to provide:

• Motivation

• Course navigation assistance

• Safety support

Pacers are not intended to provide a competitive advantage.

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3. Pacer Rules

Pacers may:

• Run or walk with their runner (must answer who their runner is during the registration process)

• Offer verbal encouragement and navigation help

• Alert race staff to safety or medical concerns

Pacers may NOT:

• Carry food, hydration, or gear for the runner

• Push, pull, or physically assist the runner

• Pace more than one runner at a time

• Block or interfere with other runners

• Receive awards or official recognition

• Leave the course except at designated access points

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4. Pacer Limits

• Only one pacer at a time per runner

• Runners may use multiple pacers, but not simultaneously

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5. Pacer Identification

All pacers must:

• Register as a pacer (online)

• Sign the pacer waiver

• Receive and wear pacer identification (bib or wristband) at all times

Unregistered pacers will be removed from the course.

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6. Eligibility Requirements

Pacers must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be physically capable of the section they are pacing

• Carry a headlamp if pacing between dusk and dawn

• Carry a phone or emergency contact method