Volunteer for the 2010 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon

Thank you to all of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers from 2010 - nearly 1,000 volunteer positions were filled and we rely on our dedicated volunteers to make the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon a premier event.

We will be recruiting volunteers in September 2010 for the next event, so please visit this website to register online in the Fall. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available - when you sign up to volunteer you can choose the role that interests you the most. Volunteers are eligible for exclusive volunteer draw prizes.

Pre-Race Volunteer Opportunites

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Package Assembly & Expo Prep. Help with the set up and tear down of the Fitness Expo.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Package Assembly & Expo Prep.: Help with the set up and tear down of the Fitness Expo.
Packet Pick-up: Help distribute runner bags/shirts/bibs to runners and walkers.
Information Booth: Welcome visitors to the Fitness Expo and answer general questions.
Volunteer Check-in: Check in volunteers as they arrive and maintain volunteer room.
Venue/Equipment Crew: Provide general help with overall equipment set up, heavy lifting required.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Packet Pick-up: Help distribute runner bags/shirts/bibs to runners and walkers.
Information Booth: Welcome visitors to the Fitness Expo and answer general questions.
Volunteer Check-in: Check in volunteers as they arrive and maintain volunteer room.
Venue/Equipment Crew: Provide general help with overall equipment set up, heavy lifting required.
Finish Line Crew: Finish line set up as needed, heavy lifting required.
Course Logistics Crew: pick up vehicles (must be 25 years of age and have valid driver's license); assemble equipment to be distributed on course; distribute equipment on course Sunday morning. This position requires a two day commitment.
Sign Crew: Pick up vehicles (must be 25 years of age and have a valid driver's license); assemble and organize sign distribution for race day, distribute and pick up signs on course race morning. This position requires a two day commitment.

Race Day Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Awards Tent: Distribute door prizes to race participants and volunteers, post race results and answer general questions.
Aid Stations: Wake early and join the excitement on-course by handing out beverages to passing runners! Must be a part of the aid station sponsor group.
Course Marshals: Working at positions along the course, ensuring that the course is clear for runners, as well as cheering them on as they run by. Excellent opportunity for gaining volunteer hours needed for graduation. This role is one of the most important roles along the course!
Lead Cyclists: Cycle with the pack and help clear the path for runners.
Sweep Cyclists: Follow the last runners along the course, releasing course marshals along the way.
Start Line Crew: Help control traffic and set up the start line for our race participants.
Food Tent: Serve food to runners after the race in our Food Tent.
Finish Line Crew: Cutting off race timing chips immediately after the race, congratulate runners passing the finish line while handing out medals, handing out blankets to runners and walkers as needed.
Gear Check In: Store and retrieve runner belongings on race day.
Massage Therapist: Providing massage to race participants. Must be a registered massage therapist.
Split Time/Verification: recording numbers and calling times to runners/walkers.
Sign Crew: setting directional signs on course for the participants.
Course Logistics Crew: responsible for getting all equipment on and off course.
Finish Line Clean up Crew: responsible for maintaining venue site.
Late Registration & Package Pick up: Help distribute runner bags/shirts/bibs to runners.
Venue/Equipment Crew: Provide general help with overall equipment set up, heavy lifting required.

How to Register

1. Register Online using EventsOnline.ca *Online registration will be up and running in September 2010.
Online registration is the easiest, fastest, safest way to enter your volunteer information and you receive instant confirmation.

For more information and to get involved contact
Cheryl Lowery, Race Director or Lynn Cox, Marketing Director
Phone: 403-264-2996
Email: info@calgarymarathon.com