Volunteer for this event
Volunteer details
Volunteer Details
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
- Be prepared with comfortable shoes (running or trail shoes recommended)
- Come with sunscreen, bug spray
- Come with hydration (and a reusable water bottle)
- Rain or Shine (bring a hat, jacket etc...)
BONUS WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER:
- When you volunteer, you will receive a FREE race entry to a future race
- Volunteering is eligible for High School Volunteer Hours
- You also receive the race swag
- You get to give high-fives and sweaty hugs (optional)
- Volunteer Specific Draw Prizes
Venue Set Up
- Arrive by 6:30 am
- Set up tents, tables, flags etc, under supervision of Race Director, Course Manager or Volunteer Coordinator
- Capable of lifting and moving boxes, tents etc.
- Expect to be done by 8am
- This position allows you to be able to run any of the races that day or volunteer in another position - Registration, Tear Down, Course Marshal, Food
Registration
- Arrive by 7am
- Expect to be there until 10am
- Hand out participants' bibs and giveaways
- Transfer participants to different distance races (if applicable)
- Answer any possible participant questions (or find someone with the answers) on race day
- Could potentially still participate the Sport course (later start time)
- Due to the nature and time of this position, you could only volunteer for this position and venue tear down (if looking for another volunteer position).
Aid Station
- Arrive by 7:30 am
- Position is until 1:00 pm
- Cheer and encourage participants
- Set up table and jugs (we are a cup free event, runners need to provide their own cup or bottle)
- Ensure water supply is adequate, call if you need more (number will be provided)
- Break down table and jugs after last runner
Course Marshall
- Arrive by 7:30 am
- Position is until 1:00 pm
- Direct participants in the proper direction
- Be a point of contact for participants on course, in case of emergency
- Due to the nature of the position, you can only volunteer for Venue Set up or Tear Down (if looking for another volunteer position).
- Be outgoing and encouraging will be great for this position and being comfortable letting people know which direction to go.
Venue Tear Down
- Start around 12:30 or 1pm (after awards)
- Work with the Race Director, Course Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
- Comfortable lifting and moving tents, tables, boxes etc
- Typically completed 1.5 hours after awards
- You can volunteer in any other position or run any event, should you choose
Pre-race Course Runner
- Arrive at 7am
- Run the course before the event begins to ensure the course is correctly flagged and directions are clear.
Course Sweeper
- Work in a team of two and depart after the last wave of runners begin. Pull flags and signage and make sure no runners are left out on course.
- Involves handling metal flags and carrying a backpack (provided)
Food Prep
- Arrive by 9am
- Prepare food for post race. Usually involves cutting fruit, keeping stock topped up with food items, collecting waste, washing dishes.
- Capable of lifting boxes.
- Expect to be there until 1pm