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How do I plan crew and pacers for AC100?
Use a simple plan: fixed meet windows, one short task list per aid station, and offline backups for communication gaps on Highway 2. AC100 logistics are easier when your crew focuses on essentials, not improvisation.
Last updated: 2026-02-18
What should be on your checklist?
Use this checklist to cover the essentials before race day or your next key training run.
- Build one written timeline with conservative arrival windows.
- Assign one crew lead and one backup decision-maker.
- Pack aid-station bins in runner order: fuel, feet, lights, weather layer.
- Define a no-signal protocol for check-ins and missed handoffs.
What steps should you follow?
Follow these steps in order so your plan stays simple and repeatable under AC100-style conditions.
- Start from realistic runner splits, then add travel and parking buffer.
- Decide where pacers enter and what gear changes happen at each point.
- Keep each crew stop focused on 2-3 priority actions only.
- Practice the handoff script in training so everyone uses the same cues.
Always check current race rules for pacer sections, crew access, and aid-station restrictions before race week.
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What should you read next?
Use these related guides to build a full plan across training, logistics, and race-day execution.
Which sources should you verify for crew and pacer restrictions?
Confirm current pacer entry points and crew access rules from official AC100 materials before race week.