Party Pacers

It depends on the race but typically Party Pacers do not complete the whole course. Instead, they are assigned a "zone" with a group of other Party Pacers, consisting of 2-3 miles. They remain in that area for their shift, going back and forth at whatever pace makes sense. They become experts in that location and meet new people as they come through.

Party Pacers shifts are approximately 3 hours - times vary depending on the race.

• At Santa Monica Classic, shift starts around 7:30am
• At the Rose Bowl Half Marathon, shifts start between 8:30am and 9:30am.
• At the Los Angeles Marathon, shifts start between 11am and noon.

(times are approximate and may vary)

Prior to race day, we'll have an online training plus an opportunity to meet up in person and get to know each other at a group run/walk. On race day, Party Pacers team up in small groups with at least one experienced leader. There's no wrong way to party pace, as long as you're having fun and supporting the people around you.

The only way to keep your Loyal status is to register and run the race. Party Pacers do not complete the entire course so will not be eligible for Challenge medals or Loyalty awards.

We hope you'll be so inspired by the Party Pace role that you'll want to do all three TMF races but we understand that may not be possible. We encourage anyone who wants to Party Pace at the LA Marathon (where we need the largest number of volunteers) to sign up for at least one other race as a Party Pacer so you get a sense of how it works prior to the big day.

Reach out to Program Coordinator Lucie Murray by clicking here. Please include Party Pacer in the subject line.