Volunteer for this event
Volunteer details
Do you want to be part of the amazing Volunteer Crew that makes the Crater Rim Ultra possible?
The answer is obviously - YES - who wouldn't want to have an awesome weekend supporting the community.
We need ‘YOU' on the 17th & 18th October to make CRU 2026, the 25th edition of the event absolutely amazing!
Volunteer support can range from Race Village Help, Course Marshalling, Course Marking, Registration Day Help, opportunities are endless.
The Crater Rim Ultra is organised by runners for runners and supports numerous local charities and organisations that help people to get outdoors and active.
Apart from receiving a heap of high fives from our athletes, the CRU will provide you with everything you need for the day including snacks and a CRU gift!
The event and the support are not possible without ‘YOU’ – dedicated volunteers are the backbone of this event.
Thank you again and again! CRU
We need....
Course Marshal
On Sunday we need support out on course to help keep our runners on track and encourage them to keep going! We have marshal points suitable for all abilities and time availability. Full information packs provided for each marshal position.
Registration Desk
On Saturday’s registration day 1pm to 5pm we require meticulous types to check off our entrants. We will also need a smaller number of volunteers on Sunday morning from 7am - 12.30pm. This will involve greeting our entrants, taking their name, providing a race number and info, and checking compulsory gear. Direction will be provided.
Event Ambassador
Do you know and love showing off the amazing Crater Rim Ultra courses? We need you on registration day to help answer entrants questions about the course and the event.
Course Marking
Keep our runners on track in the week prior to event weekend we need people who know the trails to help mark the way through the Port Hills. You will be provided with clear instructions, course map and all the gear you need to mark the course.
Course Clearing
From Sunday evening through Monday we need assistance in clearing the courses of markings and returning the hills to how we found them.
Tail End Charlies
Guiding from the back we require caring runners for each race distance to co-ordinate with the organising team to help ensure everyone is accounted for. Please include details of your experience being a tail end charlie in the past.
Race Village Set Up
On Saturday morning we need help with the general set up of the race village. This involves lifting and moving items, decorating, helping organise supplies, start/ finish shoot build, prepping registration tables etc.
Race Village Assistance
Throughout the weekend we need your help to keep the race village alive and flowing. This involves helping with lifting and moving items, managing pre-ordered merchandise, sustainability assistance, handing out medals, managing our finish line aid stations and the bag drop.
Race Village Pack Down
Late afternoon on Sunday we need help with the general pack down of the race village. This involves lifting and moving items and general tidying tasks.
