Volunteers are essential in the success of any great event. They are vital in providing a safe, organized and fun race. It will take over 1,000 volunteers to ensure the safety, accuracy, fun and the highest level of organization necessary to produce the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon and 5K.
Volunteers are needed to help with the packet pick-up, course marshals, distribute water at the aid stations, handout finisher’s medals and in many other areas that make up the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon race weekend. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age.
Now is your chance to take part in welcoming all of the athletes that will be joining us for this amazing world class event. All volunteers will receive a Race Crew T-Shirt.
For more information send email to the volunteer coordinator (volunteer@geisthalf.com)
COMPANIES AND GROUPS ARE WELCOME – did somebody say TEAM-BUILDING?! Your organization, group or company can enjoy team-building while supporting our community. Contact us and we will find the right opportunity for your group.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Packet Pick up
Friday – 2:30 - 8:30
Saturday – 5:30 - 8:30
Be a part of the anticipation and excitement before the big race! Athletes pick up event information, race bib numbers and merchandise at our annual Expo and Packet Pick-Up.
Help ready this large event for participants by passing out t-shirts and race information or assisting in greeting people or providing directional assistance throughout the exhibit hall.
'Ask-Me' Assistant
Friday – 3:30 - 8:30
Saturday – 5:00 am – 2:00 pm
Are you a person who always has the answers? Then this is the job for you! Help participants with questions and provide directional assistance on Race Day. Inquiring minds want to know and we need you to help us answer them!
Finish Line (FULL)
Saturday – 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
Be the first to see the many walkers and runners as they come across the finish line. Be a part of the finish celebration! As they finish, we need your help to guide them through the following areas:
- Chip Removal - These chips are the chips that record the participants time. Instead remove these timing chips from the runners' and walkers' shoes.
- Bottled Water - Hand the participants their much needed bottled water. They will be very appreciative!
- Medals - Reward the thousands of participants by giving them their hard earned medal.
- Food Distribution – Help hand participants a much anticipated post-race snack of items such as banana, apple, bagel and cookies.
Rest and Recovery (FULL)
Saturday – 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
The St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon doesn’t end when participants cross the finish line! It's just when the celebration begins! We have Bella Vita to helping finishers "rest and recover". There's music, merchandise booths and areas for groups to reunite and enjoy the recent accomplishment. We need your help for Rest and Recovery in the following areas.
- Results Tent - Who doesn't want to know how they did as soon as they finish?! Give racers their unofficial results, post results when they become available and keep the participants moving in and out of the tent.
- Information Tent - Help track participants along the route for their friends or family and offer general information to inquiring minds.
Course Logistics
Saturday – 4:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help prepare the course for the participants , ensuring it is ready to go as they race around the reservoir for the first time. Be a part of the course in one of the following areas:
- Water Station - Finishers cannot get enough water! Provide water for participants as they continue their rest and recovery.
- Cones & Barricades – Help set traffic cones and barricades, ensuring the course is safe and well marked for the participants
- Mile Markers – Help setup the mile markers identifying the course distance for the participants.
Course Marshals
Saturday – 6:00 am – 11:30 am
Job Duties: Serve as course marshal assisting police officers with vehicular and participant traffic. Everyone will be marked in a safety vest and will direct vehicles to the proper lane at entrances/exits of different subdivisions and shopping centers. Details will be provided at orientation and as volunteers are dropped off at their specific location
Teardown
Saturday – 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Job Duties: Assist with tearing down and cleaning up the finish line area after the race has completed. Help ensure the Geist Lake Marina is restored to its pre-event conditions. Manual labor is involved.
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