If you’d love to be involved in the event, volunteering is a great way to do so! We need amazing people like you to volunteer at our event – we could not do it without you! Previous volunteers have had a great time (and often return), and we like to think we look after you well, making sure you’re well provisioned with snacks and drinks as well as the equipment and information you need to enjoy your role safely. We offer anyone volunteering for any of the main roles outlined below a free entry to run in one of our future events.
There are a number of volunteer roles to select from, plus we always welcome additional help before and after the event to set up and clear away. We appreciate that some of these roles are a significant time commitment but it is sometimes possible to break roles down into shorter slots – just let us know your availability and we will endeavor to engineer a slot to fit!
Course Marshals (Must be 18+ but can be accompanied by responsible / well supervised younger people): Out on the course directing runners and making sure people are aware of runners in the vicinity. You can customise your pitch to encourage the runners – music, balloons and bubbles mean that you have fun too!
Approx. Timings: Briefing at 8.15 – in position on the course until the last runner passes (approx. latest 1.30).
Registration: Check in arriving participants and match them with their race pack.
Approx timings: 7.45 – 10.30
Bag Drop: Take in runners’ bags before the race and reunite them afterwards.
Approx timings: 7.45 – approx 1.30
Lead Bike & Sweep Bike / Tail Runner: The lead bike(s) ride ahead of the front runners to alert the marshals that runners are on their way and keep them on course. The sweep/tail follows the final runner and ensures everyone gets back safely.
Approx timings: LEAD Half Marathon 9.00 – 11.30 / 5k 9.00 – 10.30 SWEEP/TAIL Half Marathon 9.00 – 1.30 / 5K 9.00 – 11.15
Water Stations: Preparing and keeping a constant supply of filled cups for thirsty runners. This year they are manned by our charity partner, Tom’s Trust.
The finish area roles this year include handing out medals, removing shoe tags and passing out finshers bags and refreshments – ideal for younger volunteers, especially those working towards their secondary school pledges. We’re incredibly lucky to have the support of both 1st Northstowe Scouts and RAF Air Cadets at the finish line, who are always happy to welcome an extra pair of helping hands.
Thank you. This event is only possible thanks to amazing people like you.