Georgina Marathon & Half-Marathon

Runners often compliment the enthusiastic and helpful volunteers. Thank you for considering giving of your time and energy by volunteering. Races would not be possible without your help.

And what a great way to be part of a race without actually running. You will be able to cheer on the runners or congratulate them and gain experience at the same time. Various positions are available at various times and different locations. A souvenir volunteer T-shirt along with snacks and beverages will be provided. If volunteer credit hours are needed, verification will be granted by the Volunteer Manager.

Once your registration has been received, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Further instructions specific to the position will be sent later a month before the race date.

Here are the various roles:

• Ensure the safety of the participants

• Direct runners along the route

• Cheer on and encourage participants as they pass by – “Great pace! Keep going!”

• Inform any non-authorized vehicles that roads are closed for two hours (by authority of the City and Police)

• Minimize interference with the race from traffic/pedestrians

• Distribute to participants their number bib, race shirt and other relevant materials before the race

• Set up, organize, and distribute the materials in an efficient manner

• Set up the on-site registration area in the morning of the race

• Assist the Registration Manager in registering walk-up participants on site and distribute number bib and race shirt

• Labeling and organizing runner’s belongings when they drop off and retrieve them in the timely manner at the end of the race

• Watching over (and protecting) runners’ belongings during the race

• Handing out water and Gatorade to runners during their race

• Encouraging runners and cheering them on

• Cleaning up the station afterwards

• Handing out water to runners before and after their race

• Cleaning up the station afterwards

• Answering Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? questions

• Guide runners quickly to their desired destination: registration, bag check, lavatories, etc.

• Review information provided by staff including event schedule, Event Party Site layout, course map, and general knowledge of the event

• Distribute medals to participants after their run

• Set up and organize the medals ahead of time

• Help to set up the types of food and efficiently distribute them to the finishers

• Make sure everything is restocked and loaded

• Cleaning up post-race food area post-race

• There is no definite position, however serves as a substitute for a volunteer who is absent or late

• May be reassigned numerous times to different tasks depending on where the need rises

• Direct drivers as they arrive on site. Check for VIP passes - if so, assist with VIP parking. If not, let them know where to go to find the overflow parking lots.

• Assist with unloading, unpacking and setting up equipment, tables, supplies
• Able to lift heavy items
• Able to work as part of a team and follow directions

• Must bring and use own bike
• Have previous knowledge/experience in this role
• Must remain close to runners to lead them, but remain far enough ahead as not to interfere with the runner's pace

Tap the button below to sign up. Thank you again.

You could be the most iconic cheering volunteer of all! Dress up in our Alligator costume and get out on the course to encourage runners to keep their pace - keep going - or just smile! Requires energy, enthusiasm and willingness to be on the course from 6:45am - 12:45pm.