2025 Cooper River Bridge Run - Volunteer Page

Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race weekend begins! This is the first stop for runners as they prepare to run. Duties may include t-shirt distribution, runner packet distribution, crowd control, greeting participants with smiles, and providing race day information. If you are signing up under a group or charity, please be sure to join their TEAM under the Team tab. Due to security precautions, a background check may be performed.

1. Register for Expo Support

This key role is not just about providing hydration support — but moral support and excitement! As runners travel the course, they may get fatigued; but with your smiling face and cheering attitude, you will revive them! Volunteers are expected to help set-up and breakdown, as well as stay until the last runner has passed through your station. If you are signing up under a group or charity, please be sure to join their TEAM under the Team tab. Due to security precautions, a background check may be performed.

1. Register for Water Aid Station

4/5/2025 7:00 a.m. - 4/5/2025 12:00 p.m. Be the first to greet the runners when they finish their run and cross the finish line! Racers will feed into Marion Square where there will be multiple opportunities to volunteer such as area beautification, recycling, and directing participants to first aid, vendors, busses, etc. If you are signing up under a group or charity, please be sure to join their TEAM under the Team tab. Due to security precautions, a background check may be performed.

1. Register for Finish Festival

Help the runners get to and from the start and finish line! Choose an area to assist runners come on and off the buses at our three designated locations before and after the race. You will be cheering on the runner as you send them off to the start, and will be patting them on the back after the race for a job well done! If you are signing up under a group or charity, please be sure to join their TEAM under the Team tab. Due to security precautions, a background check may be performed.

1. Register for Bus Stop Locations

Help move runners to the start! You will be in charge of separating the different waves including holding ropes and signs and progressing up to the start. Be prepared for walking and standing for longer periods of time. If you are signing up under a group or charity, please be sure to join their TEAM under the Team tab. Due to security precautions, a background check may be performed.

1. Register for Starting Line