WELCOME TO THE BENEVA MISSISSAUGA MARATHON
VOLUNTEER PAGE
The Beneva Mississauga Marathon relies on the support of wonderful volunteers every year. Not only do volunteers help make the race a memorable one for participants, they too are rewarded by the experience. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, experience the excitement of the event and be involved with your community.
Volunteer dates include:
Thursday, April 25th - Great Hall, Mississauga Civic Centre
Friday, April 26th - Great Hall, Mississauga Civic Centre
Saturday, April 27th - Great Hall, Mississauga Civic Centre
Sunday, April 28th - RACE DAY - Celebration Square and Lakefront Promenade Park
**Fortunately most shifts have been filled however we encourage you to check back closer to the event as we may be opening up additional volunteer shifts. Thank you!
Information for Potential Volunteers
- Volunteers must be age 16 and older (on-course marshals must be 18+).
- Please read the role description carefully and make note of the date, shift time (if applicable) and location for the role.
- No volunteer orientation required to participate
- All volunteer tasks require standing and/or walking and some heavy lifting.
- Volunteers will receive a short-sleeve shirt to be worn during your shift.
- Light snacks and water/pop will be available.
- To register for more than one role please fill out separate forms.
- Volunteer hours count towards required high school hours and forms will be signed at the end of your shift.
Volunteer Roles
RACE KIT ASSEMBLY - Thursday evening Closed
GREETER - FRIDAY and/or SATURDAY Closed
FOOD KIT STUFFING - SATURDAY Closed
BIB DISTRIBUTION - FRIDAY and/or SATURDAY Closed
SHIRT & RACE KIT DISTRIBUTION - FRIDAY and/or SATURDAY Closed
GREETERS - RACE DAY SUNDAY - CELEBRATION SQUARE Closed
START/FINISH LINE VOLUNTEERS - RACE DAY SUNDAY - CELEBRATION SQUARE Closed
BAGGAGE TENT - RACE DAY SUNDAY - LAKEFRONT PROMENADE PARK Closed
COURSE MARSHALS - RACE DAY APRIL 28TH Closed
BAGGAGE TENT - RACE DAY SUNDAY - CELEBRATION SQUARE Closed
WATER STATION VOLUNTEERS Closed
POST RACE FOOD TENT - RACE DAY SUNDAY - CELEBRATION SQUARE Closed
SHERIDAN COLLEGE COURSE MARSHALS - RACE DAY APRIL 28th Closed
Course Marshals will be stationed at various key points throughout the race course to make sure all participants stay on course and have a successful, safe event. This role includes: ▪ Cheering on and directing participants on the course. ▪ Assisting police and traffic management with stopping or re-directing motorists. ▪ Maintaining safety on the course by warning participants of potential hazards and communicating with the public when necessary. All Course Marshals must be 18 years +.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Victoria Goytan
- Website
- Visit website
