A runner with Lordshill Run club
Really enjoy distances like half and marathon, think it’s an added extra to picking travel destinations
Meet Your Pacers
Let our experienced official pacers help you make your next Basingstoke Half Marathon or 10k your best yet!
Michal Bursak
1:30 HM Pacer
- Age: 41
- First Half Marathon: 2017
- Half Marathon PB: 1:19:23
- Half Marathons to date: 11
I started running in 2016 and ran my first half marathon in 2017. I will race anything between a 5k and 100 miles, but prefer 10k to a half marathon distance races. I run a few days a week when not training for an event, just to maintain a base. I’m looking forward to pacing the Basingstoke half as I’m very familiar with the course and love a local event.
Scott Southey
1:30 HM Pacer
- Age: 37
- Half Marathon PB: 1:19:00
I absolutely love pacing! Helping others get over than line achieving a 1st, a PB or just another event. Such a rewarding feeling. It’s impossible to race all the time so it’s good to give back.
I pace lots of marathons over the world and it’s a great thing to give back to the running community. Also meaning I can repay my family for putting up with the training with lots of trips away.
Oliver Smith
1:30 HM Pacer
- Age: 21
- 10k PB: 33:21
- 5k PB: 15:41
I’ve been running for Basingstoke and Mid Hants Athletics club since I was 8 years old and have absolutely loved the sport (most of the time) ever since. Really looking forward to getting out on the course and giving back to the local running community.
Avi Govind
1:45 HM Pacer
- Age: 46
- Half Marathon PB:1:25:11
- Half Marathon to date:30
I’ve been running for over 20 years but started much more regularly when I moved back to Basingstoke in 2013, joining Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC shortly afterwards.
I have run the Basingstoke half-marathon route dozens of times in training, and this will be my tenth time taking part in the race.
As Event Director of Basingstoke parkrun, I love seeing people achieve their goals and look forward to helping you break the 1:45 barrier at this race!
Matt Pillinger
1:45 HM Pacer
- Age: 45
- First Half Marathon: 2008 (Reading)
- Half Marathon PB:1:26:56
- Marathon PB : 3:10:19
I am a member of, and treasurer for, Lordshill Road Runners and race regularly in distances from 5k to marathon. I’ve completed around 35 half marathons and in that time have seen my time drop from over 2 hours to the current, just under, 90 minutes.
The 2018 event was my first “professional” pacing and I’ve been fortunate enough to be asked to pace every year since, with my finishing times ranging from 1:44:32 to 1:44:57. You’ll know the course isn’t flat, so I won’t be running consistent 8:00/mile pace, rather I will be running a consistent effort – slower uphill, faster downhill, to give you the best chance of finishing with, or in front of, me. Come up and say hello before the event, and if 1:45 is your goal, stick with me – we’ll get there together.
Graham Collins
2:00 HM Pacer
- Age: 43
- Half Marathon PB: 1:26
- Marathon PB: 3:20
I started running in 2012 after being inspired by my friends running the Basingstoke Half Marathon in 2011. I’m a member of Hatch Warren Runners and love pacing at the Basingstoke Half Marathon to help others achieve their goals.
Nicky Savings
2:00 HM Pacer
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I have run every Destination Basingstoke Half Marathon since it started in 2011, and I have previously paced 2:30 and 2:00.
I am a member of Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC, and have run over 30 half marathons, and about 40 full marathons. I am looking forward to pacing again this year
Nikki Hewett
2:00 HMPacer
- Age: 42
- First Half Marathon: 2011 (Basingstoke)
- Half Marathon PB:1:35
- Marathon PB : 3:30
Hi, I’m Nikki, and I’m delighted to be pacing the 2-hour group at the 2026 Basingstoke Half Marathon. I’ve been running the Basingstoke Half since 2011, and I get so much enjoyment from supporting other runners as they work towards their goals.
My proudest running achievement is completing 7 marathons in 7 days, closely followed by my upcoming sixth World Marathon Major, which I’m set to complete in Tokyo in March 2027.
Simon Readman
2:15 HM Pacer
- Age: 43
- 10k PB: 43:39
I’m Rhi I have run from young age of 6 years old, starting my journey at Aldershot. I have 2 boys and work as a children’s epilepsy community nurse. I enjoy running with friends followed by coffee.
I am looking forward to being a pacer for the Half Marathon this year
Alex Price
2:15 HM Pacer
- Age: 37
- HM PB: 1:29
I have a real soft spot for the Basingstoke Half, as it was my very first running event back in 2018. When I started running that year, it was literally lamppost to lamppost — but since that first race, I’ve completely fallen in love with the sport and it’s become a big part of my life. This June I completed a 100-mile ultra marathon in 24 hours, something I never thought possible when I began. I’m really excited to be pacing this event, supporting local runners, and giving back to the running community that has given me so much.
Alex Price
2:15 HM Pacer
- Age: 37
- HM PB: 1:29
I have a real soft spot for the Basingstoke Half, as it was my very first running event back in 2018. When I started running that year, it was literally lamppost to lamppost — but since that first race, I’ve completely fallen in love with the sport and it’s become a big part of my life. This June I completed a 100-mile ultra marathon in 24 hours, something I never thought possible when I began. I’m really excited to be pacing this event, supporting local runners, and giving back to the running community that has given me so much.
Jaclyn Warn
2:30 HM Pacer
- Age:48
- Half Marathon PB: 1:49:49
- Marathon PB:
Beth Roch
2:30 HM Pacer
- Age: 23
- Half Marathon PB: 1:46:00
I started running 3 years ago to get fitter during university. Since then I have notched up 2 marathons, over 25 half’s and countless 10ks. I’m really excited to get out on the course and help people achieve their goals!
Alastair Simpson
2:30 HM Pacer
- Age: 56
- Half Marathon PB: 1:37:24
- Half Marathons to date: 69
I have now been running for 20 years after deciding I needed to loose some weight. I’ve racked up 69 half’s, 37 full and 11 ultra marathons. Now my speedier days have gone I now love helping others achieve what I once thought was impossible.
10k Pacers
Isaac Cottrell
0:45 10k Pacer
- Age: 17
- Half Marathon PB:
- 10k PB: 39:11
I love running and have competed in numerous events ranging from the 400m to the half marathon. I’m very excited to help pace this event.
Daniel Short
0:45 10k Pacer
- Age: 35
- 10k PB: 35:10
I am a middle distance athlete for Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC and have competed on the track and cross country since the age of 11. Very happy to join the team of pacers for this years 10k and looking forward to helping runners achieve their goals.
Jim Howard
1:00 10k Pacer
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I started running back in 2012 to improve my fitness / health, and soon after joined Hatchwarren Runners to enable me to run more regular with others covering various distances as part of training runs for various events. I have run basingstoke half on 3 occasions (twice in costume) and the 10k once in 2023. Basingstoke is always a challenge due to the hills involved enroute, but i believe if you can complete Basingstoke then others are easy!
Paul Allaway
1:00 10k Pacer
- Age:
- Half Marathon PB: 1:52:46
- 10k PB:48:27
I have been running regularly over the past 10 years as part of the Hatch Warren Runners club, a wonderful and inclusive club which has been beneficial to not only my health but also my social life having made many friends along the way. I’ve run the Basingstoke 1/2 marathon on 4 previous occasions but this will be my first time at the 10k.
Melvine Cancisio
1:15 10k Pacer
- Age: 41
- Half Marathon PB: 1:52:46
- 10k PB:48:27
I am Melvine Cancisio, but you can call me Vin. I am a father, traveler, volunteer teacher, and an enthusiastic runner.
I was not born a runner, but I believe that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Trust the process and let our determination take the lead. Recently, I became a pacer for a Saudi group called We Run, which has helped me achieve my goals in running.
Caroline Partner
1:15 10k Pacer
- Age: 46
- Half Marathon PB:
- 10k PB:43:56
I have been running since high school and have ran various distances ranging from 100m up to marathon distance and I’ve completed numerous races in this time. I’m also an age group GB Duathlete and have taken part in various European Championships.
I’m also a member of Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC
Jo Breeds
1:30 10k Pacer
- Age: 43
- Half Marathon PB:
- 10k PB:42:56
I started running as a 10 year old for Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC competing in 800m and 1500m and many years later, I am now a coach at Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC, coaching Middle Distance Athletics to a group of young athletes.
I still run myself for fun and am a Hatch Warren Runner, I completed the London Marathon last year and have taken place in a number of 10ks and half marathons over the years. Running is my happy place 🙂
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