信越五岳トレイルランニングレース2026〜パタゴニアCUP〜【ペーサー枠】

This is the pacer entry for the Shinetsu Five Mountains Trail Running Race 2026 Patagonia Cup. The format allows one pacer to accompany one runner, with the pacer’s role limited to running alongside and supporting the athlete through presence and permitted aid-station assistance. To maintain fairness with runners who do not use a pacer, the rules prohibit carrying the runner’s belongings, pushing, pulling, or otherwise physically assisting the runner on course. Pacers are expected to understand the distinctive nature of trail running in a natural mountain environment and to be capable of handling weather, physical, and mental challenges under their own responsibility. They must also carry the mandatory equipment required for the event. Once started as a pacer, they may use aid stations in the same way as runners, but they may not run independently if the athlete they accompany retires. The source text also emphasizes logistical responsibilities around waiting areas, transport, check-in, baggage handling, and retirement reporting, reflecting the self-sufficient and safety-conscious character of the event.