The Pacer Pursuit is run at Stuart Park over an 8km course with each person who chooses to compete given a handicapped starting time according to their Club Grading. If the handicappers have it right there should be close finishes between Diamond Graders through to Silver and Bronze Graders. The 10 runners with the earliest finishes will be invited to the final this year regardless of the heat they have competed in. There will be 3 scheduled qualifying heats interspersed throughout the year.