About Us
ABOUT US - PACE INVADERS
We don’t run to escape life.
We run to meet it head-on.
Pace Invaders was created for people who want more from movement than splits, medals, or perfectly curated Strava posts.
It started with a simple idea: running should be welcoming, social, and powerful - no matter your pace.
No ego.
No judgement.
No “you don’t belong here”.
Just people showing up, moving together, and leaving better than they arrived.
The Pace Invaders Philosophy
We believe:
- Running isn’t just for the fastest or fittest
- Community beats competition (but friendly competition is welcome 😉)
- Progress looks different for everyone
- Consistency > perfection
- And turning up is already a win
Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first ever 5k, coming back from injury, or just using movement to clear your head after a long day - you’re one of us.
So… what is Pace Invaders?
We’re a community-led run club and movement brand built around:
- Weekly social runs that will always stay free
- Routes and pacing that welcome everyone, not just the confident
- Well-organised events that actually feel worth your time
- High-quality merch you’re proud to wear outside of running
- Experiences that bring people together - not just miles on a watch
We don’t care how fast you run.
We care that you turned up.
Why we started
Pace Invaders began in July 2025 with a simple idea and very low expectations.
Two teachers.
A handful of cards handed out at parkrun.
A quiet assumption it might just be the two of us running alone.
Then over 20 people turned up to the very first run.
Since then, the community has grown far beyond what we imagined — regularly welcoming around 80 runners, with our biggest sessions reaching well over 100 people. Not because of hype. But because people felt something different when they arrived.
Too many run clubs feel intimidating, cliquey, or overly focused on performance.
We wanted something human.
Something that mixed structure with soul, discipline with fun, and ambition with belonging.
A place where:
- New runners feel safe
- Experienced runners feel challenged
- And everyone feels part of something bigger than themselves
More than a run club
At its core, Pace Invaders is about identity.
It’s about becoming the type of person who:
- Shows up when it’s cold, dark, or uncomfortable
- Chooses growth over excuses
- Looks after their body and mind
- Supports others doing the same
Running is just the entry point.
Who are Pace Invaders for?
If you’ve ever:
- Felt nervous turning up to something new
- Wanted accountability without pressure
- Missed the feeling of being part of a team
- Or believed you could be more consistent if the environment was right
You’re already a Pace Invader.
Our non-negotiables
Some things won’t ever change:
- Our weekly runs will never cost
- We will never be exclusive
- Pace will never matter more than people
- Community will always come before clout
Growth is exciting - but not at the expense of what made this special in the first place.
Where we’re going
We’re just getting started.
Our aim is to build something that:
- Scales without losing its soul
- Reinvests back into the community
- Creates unforgettable events
- And becomes a recognisable symbol of effort, positivity, and togetherness
If you’re here early - welcome.
If you’ve been running with us since day one - thank you.
If you’re thinking of joining - this is your sign.
🛸 Join the invasion
No pressure.
No expectations.
Just turn up and move.
The pace doesn’t matter.
The mindset does.