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VOLUNTEER AT THE
TOOHEY TRAIL RUN
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| Sunday 20 September 2026 5:00am - 1:00pm | Griffith University Nathan campus Kessels Road, Nathan | Trail Run 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km & 5km |
Volunteers are at the heart of the Toohey Trail Run, helping create a safe, fun, and memorable experience for every participant.
Whether you're looking to give back to the community, gain event experience, meet new people, or simply enjoy being part of an exciting trail running event, we'd love to have you on our team. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Join us and be part of bringing the Toohey Trail Run to life!
Volunteer Role Descriptions

Role Descriptions
Course Marshall
- Be positioned along the course to direct along the correct course.
- Manage pedestrians and supports along the course to ensure pedestrians to be careful and stick to the left where possible.
- Provide encouragement to runners as they compete.
Water Station Assistant
- Set up table and signage at water station location.
- Ensure runners have access to water throughout the race.
- Provide encouragement to runners as they compete.
Recovery Station Assistant
- Set up and manage the recovery station.
- Ensure runners have access to water and products at the recovery station at the end of their races.
- Ensure food hygiene requirements are being met.
Race Pack Collection
- Distribute race packs, race numbers and pre-purchased merchandise to runners.
- Distribute team packs to team captains on behalf of all team members.
Bag Drop Assistant/Event Precinct Assistant
- Collect bags from runners, attach a bag tag with the runners bib number & place bag on table allocated for race distance.
- Keep bags in a neat order to ease distribution.
- Assist other areas in event precinct as required.
Timing Marshall
- Cheer runners across the line to ensure they finish with their ‘runners high’.
- Assist the timing contractor to confirm athlete bib numbers as they cross the line to determine place winners.
Medal Assistant
- Cheer runners across the line to ensure they finish with their ‘runners high’.
- Assist with escorting runners to the start line for their correct race starts.
- Direct all runners crossing the finish line to the recovery area to ensure there is not a build up at the finish line.


All Race Week volunteer shifts are available as morning, afternoon, or full-day shifts. Please select the option that best suits your availability in you registration.
TUESDAY 15 September | 10.00am - 3.00pm | Packing N11 The Hub at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
WEDNESDAY 16 September | 10.00am - 3.00pm | Packing N11 The Hub at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
4.30pm - 6.30pm | Volunteer Training N11 The Hub at Griffith University Nathan Campus or join online |
THURSDAY 17 September | 10.00am - 3.00pm | Packing N11 The Hub at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
12:30pm - 4.30pm | Race pack collection Eco Centre at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
FRIDAY 18 September | 10.00am - 3.00pm | Packing N11 The Hub at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
12:30pm - 4.30pm | Race pack collection Eco Centre at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
SATURDAY 19 September | 8.00am - 3.00pm | Race pack collection Eco Centre at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
8.00am - 3.00pm | Event Bump In South Ring Road at Griffith University Nathan Campus |
| SUNDAY 20 September | 5:00am | Volunteer Check- In |
5:30am | Race Precinct open | |
6:00am | 21.1km Half Marathon race pack collection closes | |
6:00am | Warm-Up 1 | |
6:15am | 10km race pack collection closes | |
6:30am | 21.1km Half Marathon race start | |
6:30am | 5km race pack collection closes | |
6:30am | Warm-Up 2 | |
6:45am | 10km race start | |
7:05am | 5km race start | |
8:15am | Cool-Down | |
8:30am | Presentations: 5km, 10km & 21.1km Half Marathon | |
10:00am | Cut-off time for all runners | |
10:30am | Event Precinct closed | |
10:35am | Bump Out Event | |
1:00pm | Volunteer Shift Ends |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Griffith Sport
- Phone
- (07) 3735 6639
- Website
- Visit website


