Garden of the Gods 10 Mile / 10K Run

The announcer's assistants will spot runners' bib numbers, access runners' information and relay information to the announcer.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Your organizational skills and cheerful attitude will be gratefully appreciated as the runners cross the finish line. Volunteers will cheer on the runners and present them with their finishers' medals.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

As a courtesy to the participants, the event offers gear check service to all registered athletes. Responsibilities of these volunteers include collecting and organizing runners' gear bags. After the race, volunteers locate, identify and return bags to owners.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Event timers are trained and led by the timing team from Pikes Peak Road Runners.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Help runners recover after their race by setting out water, Gatorade and snacks as well as serve pizza. Volunteers will also be responsible for the set up and clean up of the snack and food areas.

Expo area at Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Every now and then, our runners just need a cold one! Duties include pouring beer and handling money. Must be 21 or older and possess strong attention to detail regarding drinking age limit.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Do you have a sales personality? This position is perfect for you. Here's your opportunity to sell race wear, restock merchandise and handle money. Volunteers will also be responsible for the set up and clean up of the merchandise area.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods Park

Sometimes a runner's racing shirt just doesn't fit as expected. Volunteers will organize shirts and assist those needing to exchange their shirts.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

All aid stations on the course are manned by high school cross country and track teams. At the end of the race, runners are encouraged by volunteers to vote for their favorite aid station. Volunteers will tally the votes and relay the name of the winner to the announcer.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Parking attendants will direct and control runners crossing the parking lot and vehicles entering the parking lot. The goal of these responsibilities is to prevent delay and backup of vehicles which may result in race delay.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Volunteers will direct the volunteers and vendors to their assigned parking areas.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Directing runners and keeping them safe along the route are key. Duties include a thorough understanding of the race course and the ability to stop pedestrian traffic to enable runners to stay on course. Standing for long periods of time is required.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Become involved with the backbone of race preparation and set-up. Volunteers will be needed on the Friday and mainly on the Saturday before race day to prep supplies and equipment.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Picking up and preparing race day trucks
- Retrieving, cleaning and sanitizing water tanks
- Installing signs at the race site

The Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details and offer flexible work shifts.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods Park

On the morning of the race, volunteers will be responsible for setting up the race course. Placement of pylons, barricades and mile markers, and the set-up of the aid stations are the primary tasks of this position. Set up, disassembly and clean up may be needed for the post-race area.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods Park

Rock Ledge Ranch is the home site of the race. Volunteers will set up and disassemble the start line and finish line; set up, disassemble and clean up the Expo area; and monitor the water/aid stations.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods Park

The operations crew is an integral part of any race. Volunteers for the "whole bundle" are interested in and have the time to commit to all or most of the pre-race day and race day tasks (see "Race Operations" for pre-race, set up and race day tasks).

The Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details and offer flexible work shifts.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods Park

Are you a detail oriented person? Bib labeling volunteers will be affixing participant data labels and timing chips onto race bibs.

Pikes Peak Marathon Offices, 441 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs

Be behind the scenes and the first to see how the race begins! Duties include distributing race shirts, assisting runners with finding their bib number, greeting participants with smiles and event guides, answering questions and providing race information. This position requires some light lifting, up to 30 lbs., and the clean up of their work area.

June 11-12 - TBD
June 13 - Rock Ledge Ranch (race morning)

Leads, coordinators and staff who will be leading race activities during the race are requested to register as volunteers.