Joe Martin Stage Race - Volunteers

Corner Marshals are one of the most critical volunteer spots in the race! They assist racers to stay on course, help control traffic for safety and provide information to spectators about the race!

We need volunteers everyday! Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Thursday, Aug 26 - Walker Park / South Fayetteville Area
Friday, Aug 27 - Walker Park area (morning), Mt Sequoyah area (afternoon)
Saturday, Aug 28 - Prairie Grove area (morning) and Devil's Den State Park (afternoon)
Sunday, Aug 29 - downtown Fayetteville (shifts between 7:30 am - 5 pm)

You will sent an emailing confirming check in locations and assignments.

Do you love to tweet and post on various social media sites? We would love to have you make "live" posts updating race progress. You may ride in one of the official cars posting "live" racing! Or work at the finish line doing Facebook live as athletes cross the line!
(Thur, Fri & Sat - need to be available all day, Sundays times can be done in shifts)

Days Needed: Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Thursday Road Race - start in Fayetteville at Walker Park
Friday Road Race - start in Fayetteviille at Walker Park / Finish at Mt Sequoyah
Saturday - Prairie Grove (morning)
Sunday - downtown Fayetteville - all day in shifts

You will be given exact locations and details after registering.

Want to volunteer? But not sure which role you are most needed in? Sign up here and we will contact you to discuss our most critical areas and see where you fit in best.

Walker Park, Fayetteville

Want to volunteer? But not sure which role you are most needed in? Sign up here and we will contact you to discuss our most critical areas and see where you fit in best.

Walker Park / Mt Sequoyah, Fayetteviile

Want to volunteer? But not sure which role you are most needed in? Sign up here and we will contact you to discuss our most critical areas and see where you fit in best.

Prairie Grove and Devil's Den State Park (amateur races, Pro TT, amateur TT)

Want to volunteer? But not sure which role you are most needed in? Sign up here and we will contact you to discuss our most critical areas and see where you fit in best.

This is our biggest day for needing volunteers to assist in keeping the course secure.

Downtown Fayetteville

As a volunteer you will work with the USADA (US Anti-Doping Assoc.). You will meet a pre-determined athlete near the finish line and escort them to the testing area. There is a brief orientation by USADA prior to beginning. This is a great chance to meet athletes one on one.

Thurs - Walker Park
Fri - Mt Sequoyah
Sat - Devil's Den State Park
Sun - Parking Lot behind Bank of Fayetteville - downtown Fayetteville

Wheel Trucks carry spare wheels/tires for the Elite Men 1, 2 race and the amateur races. The wheel truck is part of the race caravan (you follow the racers). It's a great chance to be on the road with the race.

Trucks are preferred but can by a large SUV style vehicle.

Days Needed: Thurs, Fri and Sat

Thurs Aug 26 - Start at Walker Park - follow the race out to the Cane Hill area, down Hwy 59 and back on Hwy 71 to Walker Park.
Fri Aug 27 - Start at Walker Park - follow the race out to Elkins, then through Hindsville, Clifty, Huntsville, St Paul and back to Mt Sequoyah.
Sat Aug 28 - Amateur Racing in the Hogeye area / Prairie Grove area

Details will be sent upon signing up

A Sag is the last car that follows the race. They will assist in picking up any athlete who has dropped out of the race. We prefer to have a vehicle that can seat 4 - 6 and needs a bike rack (we may be able to provide if needed). The sag also informs volunteers and law enforcement that the race has officially passed.

Days Needed: Thurs, Fri and Sat

Thurs - Start at Walker Park. Will follow race.
Fri - Start at Walker Park, will follow race.
Sat - Prairie Grove/Hogeye Area - am race will finish approx. 1 pm

Details will be sent upon signing up.

Join this group of volunteers who provide water and other nutritional items to the pro and elite racers as they pass by! A very exciting way to view the race!

Please note the time indicated is the time period at the Natural Dam Feedzone, you will need to ADD DRIVING TIME to get there.

Near Natural Dam on Hwy 59S. About 50 miles from Fayetteville. You will receive exact directions after signing up and may be able to carpool with other volunteers.

Join this group of volunteers who provide water and other nutritional items to the pro and elite racers as they pass by! A very exciting way to view the race!

Please Note: The time list is the time needed at Mt. Galyor feedzone. You will need to ADD DRIVING TIME to get there.

Near Mt Gaylor on Hwy 71 (approx 30 miles from Fayetteville)
You will receive exact directions after signing up

Join this group of volunteers who provide water and other nutritional items to racers as they pass by! A very exciting way to view the race.

Note: The time state is the time period at the feedzone, you will need to ADD DRIVING TIME to get to the feedzone.

On Hwy 265 near Hogeye pallet.
Exact directions will be provided after registration.

Join this group of volunteers who provide water and other nutritional items to the pro and elite racers as they pass by! A very exciting way to view the race!

Please Note: Time indicated DOES NOT INCLUDE driving time to location

On Hwy 170 just before you get to Devil's Den State Park. You will be sent detailed driving instruction after you sign up.

Help us pack goody bags for all the racers that will be coming into town! More hands the merrier!!!

Mt Sequoyah

This person will fill in where the need is the greatest. It may be in a position in which a person no-shows, it may be for a special unforeseen project. You will need to have patience and the ability to jump in where needed.

Days Needed: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat and Sun

Depends on need. The race happens in different locations around the Fayetteville area each day. Exact locations and details will be sent to you after sign up.

This position must be approved. You will hold athletes bikes steady at the start line of the Pro Time Trial, as well as the Amateur Time Trial. Requires strong arms/hands.

Devil's Den State Park

We need people willing to help early to set up the race course - put up barricades, build out starting/finish lines, setting up tents, etc... We have 2 races on Saturday in different locations!

Devil's Den State Park - Check in near large pavilion (near swimming pool)

Prairie Grove - amateur races.

Detail directions will be sent out after signing up

While this might not be the most glamorous job it is critical that we get all the equipment (finish lines, barricades, etc) broken down and moved to the next race location as quickly as possible.
11 am - 1 pm will be breaking down the Amateur Races in Prairie Grove and moving supplies to downtown Fayetteville
3 - 6 pm will be breaking down the Time Trail at Devil's Den

Both sets of equipment will be moved to downtown Fayetteville for the Criterium on Sunday.

Devil's Den - Check in at start line near the swimming pool. You will have to park before the bridge and walk over. You will not be able to access the park from Winslow.

Prairie Grove - you will be sent meeting location after signing up.

Assist in setting up finish line at Walker Park

Mt Sequoyah

Assist the race crew in setting up the finish line at Mt Sequoyah

Mt Sequoyah - 150 N Skyline Dr.

We need lots of help to barricade the race course throughout downtown Fayetteville and Dickson St. Also setting up the finish line.

Set up occurs in the way early morning hours and will be finished by 8 am.

Parking lot at intersection of Church and Center.