Come race day there is a multitude of things we need volunteers to help with. Below is a sampling of some duties a volunteer may be asked to do. We will always try to assign volunteers close to their home areas, so that no volunteer has to travel hours to reach their assigned station.
- Direct runners on the course
- Staff aid stations
- Help manage crowding at the exchange points
- Record any rule violations
- Assist with the flow of traffic, and ensure only team vans are parking in designated exchange zones
- Be a resource for participants with regards to navigating the upcoming leg
- Help clean up the exchange zone after all runners have passed
- Help at the start/finish line with race related logistics (assisting runners with where to check in, etc)
- Other duties as assigned by the race directors
On Race Day
Where to Go:
Prior to race day, all volunteers will have received information about their assigned volunteer duties and locations. You will be given the time at which your volunteer shift begins and ends, as well as a detailed list explaining what is being asked of you. Please try to arrive at your scheduled location early, and resolve any questions with your team captain or one of the race directors before race day.
What to Bring:
Bring most anything you want in order to be comfortable, here are some items we suggest you bring.
- A great attitude!
- Something to sit on
- Sunscreen
- Hat/Visor
- Camera
- Snacks
- Reflective clothing (at night)
- Flashlight (again, at night)
Please Refrain From Bringing:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Pets
- Children
- Negativity
Sunrise to Sunset Relay Will Provide:
- Volunteer T-shirt
- Maps of the exchange point and the upcoming leg, as well as other useful information (Emergency #'s, etc)
- Cones to properly mark the exchange point
- Rule book
- Garbage bags
Exchange Closure:
- If you are volunteering at an exchange zone, please do not leave the exchange zone until the last runner has passed, or your scheduled shift is over and another volunteer is there to take your place.
