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 prior to the race date. You may be asked to attend a virtual briefing meeting in advance of race day to help you understand your role and where to check in.

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 and re-direct them to the next safe exit

• Minimize interference with the race from traffic/pedestrians

• Watch for participants who appear to be in difficulty and inform zone directors or medical staff

• You will be asked to attend a virtual briefing in advance of race day and/or receive further guidance on your position and role from our course director

• 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

• 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

• Set up water station under the direction of a water station manager in preparation for the race start

• 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 finisher 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

1. Race site VIP lot at De La Salle Park

• pre-purchased passes only. Volunteers will monitor the entrance to check for VIP passes, and assist with parking efficiently.
• direct cars to overflow lots if they do not have a VIP pass

2. Overflow Lot - Red Barn Theatre, adjacent to Briars Resort

• Direct drivers to park efficiently in the lot and find the shuttle bus pick up
• Provide direction to alternate overflow lots if full

• 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
• Able to turn back quickly to pick up lead female runner
• Must be willing to do a course re-con ride in advance of the race to be familiar with the turn around points.
• Require: marathon, half-marathon, 10k & 5k
• Familiar with using race radio to communicate with course crew

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.

• assist with taking down party site at the finish of the race, including tents, barriers, tables, supplies
• must be able/willing to lift and carry
• willing to work as a team with direction