Garden of the Gods 10 Mile / 10K / 10k Trail Run

Help make the announcer's job run smoothly and efficiently by spotting runners and their bib numbers. After accessing the runners' information, you will then relay the 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 finisher's medals. Set up and clean up area will also be included in these responsibilities.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

As a courtesy to the participants, gear check service to all registered athletes is offered. Volunteers will collect gear bags at the race start, ensuring all bags are labeled and tightly secured. They will then help transport the bags to the finish line area. Volunteers will organize athletes’ gear bags and distribute the bags to the runners after completion of their race.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Runners appreciate a little celebratory food after their race. Volunteers will set up the service area, prep and serve runner food and drinks. The area will also need to be taken down/cleaned up after the event.

Expo area at 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, you will enthusiastically encourage runners to vote for their favorite aid station. Volunteers will tally the votes and relay the name of the winner to the announcer. Set up and clean up the voting area will also be included in these responsibilities.

Rock Ledge Ranch, Garden of the Gods

Welcome our volunteers and set an inviting tone to a highly anticipated day! To enable as many vehicles to park in the designated area, volunteers will monitor the entrance to the volunteers' parking area and direct volunteers to park in an organized manner. In addition, they will direct vendor traffic flow to the unloading/drop off area and then to the vendors' parking area.

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. This position requires attention to detail.

Additional volunteers will be needed to unwrap runners' medals.

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

Be 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 set up and clean up of the work area.

June 9-10 - Red Leg Brewery
June 11 - Rock Ledge Ranch (race morning)

Timing volunteer will be responsible for setting up and monitoring the split timing gear at Balanced Rock.

This will require picking up the backpack of gear from the finish line and driving to the Balanced Rock area.

A brief training session before the race is available to familiarize oneself with the equipment ; otherwise, a full setup manual will be provided.

Timing volunteer will be responsible for setting up and monitoring the split timing gear in the "Central Garden" location

This will require picking up the backpack of gear from the start line and walking approximately 1/2 a mile to the timing location. The backpack weights approximately 20lbs.

A brief training session before the race is available to familiarize oneself with the equipment ; otherwise, a full setup manual will be provided.

Be the first ones to greet our volunteers! These check-in volunteers will check in volunteers ensuring all waivers/agreements have been signed as well as distribute volunteer shirts. If needed, they will also provide directions to the volunteers' positions. Set up and clean up of the check-in area will also be a part of their responsibilities.

Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods Park

Leads, committee members and leadership team members, who will be leading race activities during the Garden of the Gods 10M/10K/Trail, are requested to register.