Volunteers

Why Volunteer?

We are not able to put on these quality races without the help of our awesome volunteers!  It’s a great way to give back to the running community, support friends and family that are racing,  as well as a way to earn discounts on future Delta Endurance races.

• There is huge satisfaction in helping others – and your community!

• You will have a GREAT time!

• No experience necessary!

• It’s fun and easy!

VOLUNTEER PERKS

1. Fuel on us! For morning races & volunteering enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks. For volunteering in the day you can enjoy post-race party food, snacks & drinks.

2. Earn community service hours - please contact us after the event if written documentation is needed.

3. A discount code for future races: 
   The code is valid for 1 year from the time of the completed volunteer shift. Codes are not given out until after the volunteer has fulfilled their shift and cannot be retroactively applied to a race the volunteer is already registered for.  Volunteer codes may not be used for a race that is already sold out.  One free future race entry is the maximum that a volunteer can earn throughout a race weekend.

• Up to 2 hours = 25% discount

• 2 - 5 hours = 50% discount

• 5-7 hours = 75% discount

• 7+ hours = 100% discount

The discount codes are a thank you gift and ultimately the race director reserves the right to not give out discount codes if they feel the volunteer has not adequately fulfilled the duties of the shift, left early without prior communication, or violated any of the Delta Endurance policies. If we choose not to give you a code, we will communicate with you after the race the reasons why. 

In order to be eligible for the discount code, you must email us and request this in advance of the race.  We have a set number of volunteers needed per shift and once those are full, there will be no discount codes given out to extras who show up on race day (i.e. if you are signed up to work an aid station, but you bring along 2 friends who did not sign up, those 2 friends are not eligible for a discount code unless they get approval from our volunteer coordinator that there was still a need for the extra help). Upon completion of a volunteer shift (usually within 7 days of the event), race staff will email you the discount code that can be used at checkout (when you register) for a future Delta Endurance race. 

VOLUNTEER AND RUN AT THE SAME EVENT

We know many of our race participants love to volunteer too so we make it easy to do both. For the activities listed below Volunteers may leave their activity 10 minutes early to get to the Start Line.

• Registration and/or Packet Pickup – Available for every race on the day before & the morning of events

• Parking – Available for many races

• Kids Dash Races– kid races take place before or after the adult races

• Clean up Crew — Available after every race

GROUP VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

When it  comes to volunteers, we like to say - the more the merrier!  Come on and bring your friends, co-workers, and family members along to volunteer with you at a shared group activity.  Group volunteer activities are a wonderful way to have fun while giving back to others and serving your community!  Aid Stations, Course Monitors, Snack tables, and Clean up are all great team building experiences.  Email us to find out how your group can get involved at an upcoming race.

Volunteer Roles

While each race may be slightly different, the following roles are typically needed for each event:

• Registration / Packet Pick Up: Assist in manual registration and provide bib numbers and swag bags to participants.

• Set Up: Unpack and set up equipment around start/finish and along the course, as needed.

• Lead Cyclist: Ride a bicycle in front of the lead participant to ensure the course is clear and they go the right way.

• Aid Station: Distribute water and snacks to participants as requested and communicate with the Race HQ as needed.

• Course Marshal: Provide directions to participants as necessary to ensure they go the right way.  Will be positioned at key locations along the course.

• Traffic Control: Provide oversight of traffic, warn vehicles to slow down or stop, and warn participants as necessary to ensure they can safely cross the street.

• Medical: Provide on-scene medical support at the finish line or on the course.  Must have current first-aid / CPR training, at a minimum.  

• Announcer: MC the event which includes making race announcements, playing music, reading sponsor scripts, and announcing finishers.

• Finish Line: Hand out medals, food, water, and other swag as participants finish.  Also may help with award ceremony.

• Sweep: Stay behind the last participant to help with accountability.

• Clean Up: Take down and pack up equipment around start/finish and along the course, as needed.

Volunteer Now!

Once registration for an event is open, there is typically a place to signup as a volunteer on the registration website.  You can also email us anytime with the race you are interested in volunteering at and we will add you to the list.  Please specify if you have a preference on what role you would like to help with, otherwise we will reach out as it gets closer to race day.