Terms and conditions

1. General criteria

• Open to experienced Half Marathon (HM) and Marathon (M) runners.
• Must be in excellent physical condition to perform optimally on race day.
• Willing to participate in all pacer-related activities organized by the Maybank Marathon 2026 committee.

2. Technical & experience criteria

• Demonstrates consistent pacing according to the registered pacer category (10K, Half Marathon (HM), or Marathon (M)).
• Runs regularly at least 4–5 times per week with a minimum total distance of 50 km per week.
• Has race experience in Half Marathon (HM) and/or Marathon (M), supported by verifiable Personal Best (PB) results.
• Previous experience as an official pacer in other World Athletics–certified running events is preferred.
• Has participated in the Maybank Marathon (particularly in 2024–2025) and/or Elite Label races or World Marathon Majors.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the race route and course characteristics.

3. Pacer responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent pace aligned with the target finish time throughout the race.
• Comply with all technical briefings, pacer SOPs, and instructions from the Race Director and organizing committee.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory activities, including but not limited to:
  • Technical meeting
  • Race briefing
  • Race day
• Demonstrate professionalism, sportsmanship, and serve as a role model and motivator for other runners during the race.

4. Administration & data

• Registration must be completed only through the official pacer registration link designated by the committee.
• Applicants must provide accurate, complete, and accountable information.
• Applicants must give consent for the use of personal data for selection and operational purposes of the Maybank Marathon.
• The committee reserves the right to verify submitted data, documents, and race results.

5. Selection & decision

• The selection process is conducted solely by the Maybank Marathon 2026 committee based on the established criteria.
• The committee’s decision is final and cannot be contested.
• Selection results will be communicated to successful pacers via the registered email address.
• The committee reserves the right to revoke pacer status if any of the following are identified:
  • Invalid or inaccurate data
  • Violation of the terms and conditions
  • Physical or technical unpreparedness approaching race day