The Marathon Project Volunteer Registration

Pro Athlete Check In

December 11, 2026

10:00 am MST - 4:00 pm MST (At least 3 more needed)

December 12, 2026

1:00 pm MST - 4:00 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist with checking professional athletes in. Distribute Bibs, Apparel, Information packets. Answer basic questions pertaining to the race.

Location

Sheraton Grand At Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85226

Finish Line Medium Priority

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December 12, 2026

8:30 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 3 more needed)

December 13, 2026

8:30 am MST - 10:30 am MST (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Assist with finish line duties including but not limited to: handing out finisher medals, directing athletes to bag pick-up, etc.

Location

Marathon Project Finish Line
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eg3aSYiJazo6wcjx8

Packet Pick-Up (Gold Wave and 5k)

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December 11, 2026

10:30 am MST - 1:30 pm MST (At least 8 more needed)

1:30 pm MST - 4:30 pm MST (At least 8 more needed)

4:30 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Assist with Gold Wave and TMP 5k Packet Pick-Up. Distribute Bibs, Apparel, Information packets. Answer basic questions pertaining to the race.

Location

Rawhide Events Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1WViAhtUh8LVjB8EA

Race Day Greeter

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December 12, 2026

5:45 am MST - 7:30 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 13, 2026

5:45 am MST - 7:30 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Greeting athletes on race morning. Directing them to the start, bag drop off area, etc.

Location

Rawhide Events Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1WViAhtUh8LVjB8EA

Water Stations

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December 12, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 20 more needed)

December 13, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 20 more needed)

Details

Set-up and operate water stations. Fill up and hand out water and sports drinks for participants throughout the race (Saturday). Set up special fluid stations and hand out individual drinks to the pro athletes (Sunday).

Location

Marathon Project Course - various locations

Pro Athlete Special Fluid Drop-Off

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December 12, 2026

2:30 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Assist with check-in for professional athlete fluid drop-off on Saturday afternoon.

Location

Sheraton Grand At Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85226

Race Cyclists

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December 12, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 6 more needed)

December 13, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Serve as an on-site course monitor and spotter, riding alongside athletes and pace groups as needed. Communicating with race and medical staff as needed.

Location

Marathon Project Course
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Course Monitors

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December 12, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 25 more needed)

December 13, 2026

6:30 am MST - 10:30 am MST (At least 25 more needed)

Details

Monitor specific sections of the course, ensuring participant safety, crowd control.

Location

Marathon Project Course - various locations
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Race Day Shuttle Greeter

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December 12, 2026

5:30 am MST - 7:00 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 13, 2026

5:30 am MST - 7:00 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Greeting runners at the Sheraton Shuttle station on race morning and answering any questions. Volunteers at this task are welcome to ride the last shuttle over and catch all the racing action!

Location

Sheraton Grand At Wild Horse Pass - Conference Center
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85226

Gold Wave Custom Bottle Collection Medium Priority

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December 11, 2026

10:30 am MST - 1:30 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

1:30 pm MST - 4:30 pm MST (At least 6 more needed)

4:30 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Help collect and organize Gold Wave custom bottles at the Expo on Friday.

Location

Rawhide Events Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1WViAhtUh8LVjB8EA

Merch Sales Medium Priority

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December 11, 2026

10:30 am MST - 1:30 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

1:30 pm MST - 4:30 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

4:30 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 12, 2026

8:30 am MST - 12:00 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 13, 2026

8:30 am MST - 12:00 pm MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help sell custom TMP branded merchandise at the Expo and the Fan Zone.

Location

Rawhide Events Center and The Fan Zone
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1WViAhtUh8LVjB8EA

At Large Volunteer - Add me where you need me!

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December 12, 2025

6:00 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 1 more needed)

December 13, 2025

6:00 am MST - 11:00 am MST (At least 1 more needed)

December 11, 2026

10:30 am MST - 1:30 pm MST (At least 1 more needed)

1:30 pm MST - 4:30 pm MST (At least 1 more needed)

4:30 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Help with various tasks along the course as needed.

Location

Marathon Project Course
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Beer Sales with our Charity Partner Medium Priority

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 12, 2026

7:30 am MST - 12:00 pm MST (At least 3 more needed)

December 13, 2026

7:30 am MST - 12:00 pm MST (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Help our charity partner Almost There Rescue sell beer in our fan zone. All the proceeds go directly to the shelter! Volunteers much be 21+ for this role.

Location

TMP Fan Zone - Rawhide Events Center parking lot.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Drug Testing Escorts

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December 13, 2026

8:00 am MST - 10:30 am MST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Assist USADA post race by escorting athletes to drug testing site.

Location

The Marathon Project Finish Line
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Course Set Up Medium Priority

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December 11, 2025

12:00 pm MST - 6:00 pm MST (At least 5 more needed)

December 12, 2025

5:00 am MST - 7:00 am MST (At least 5 more needed)

December 13, 2025

5:00 am MST - 7:00 am MST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Help our operations team set up the course and fan zone.

Location

Rawhide Course and Rawhide Center parking lot.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Gear Check

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December 12, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 10 more needed)

December 13, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Assist with Marathoners Bag Check and Pick-Up.

Location

The Marathon Project Fan Zone
Parking Lot adjacent to the Finish Line
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7

Volunteer and Fan Guides - At the "T"

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December 12, 2025

5:30 am MST - 9:00 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 13, 2025

5:30 am MST - 9:00 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

We are looking for friendly faces to be stationed at the "T" intersection on the course to direct volunteers and fans where to go before and in the early parts of the race. The good news is, you get to see all the action!

Location

The "T" on the course near spectator parking.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/umGhJ1MCoBEKhruE9

Packet Assembly High Priority

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December 11, 2025

12:00 pm MST - 5:00 pm MST (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Help the TMP team build, pack and organize racer's packets on Thursday before the expo. Please note that it requires quite a bit of walking and moving boxes. Its a great job for motivated kids and teens!

Location

Rawhide Event Center or the Sheraton at Wild Horse Pass - TBD

Lead Vehicle

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December 12, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

December 13, 2026

6:30 am MST - 11:30 am MST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Ride in lead vehicle, assist with broadcast by providing splits, athlete names, etc.

Location

Marathon Project Course
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC68ESNj15kFfM4b7