Pikes Peak Marathon

Volunteers will be stationed at various points around Memorial Park and will provide information and directions to runners, volunteers, and spectators arriving at the race.These volunteers are key in keeping pedestrian traffic flowing.

Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

As the runners are anxiously awaiting for the start of the race, start line assistants will help direct and organize the runners into waves. Volunteers will also assist the wave sign holders by ensuring the waves of runners move forward towards the start line as the start of the race progresses.

Start line on Manitou Ave. near Memorial Park

As a member of the start team, volunteers will hold signs for wave starts along the starting line. Volunteers will also assist the start line assistants by ensuring the waves of runners move forward towards the start line as the start of the race progresses.

Corner of Manitou Ave. and El Paso

As a courtesy to the participants, the event offers gear check service to all registered athletes. Responsibilities of these volunteers include collecting runners' gear bags, ensuring bags are labeled with runners' bib numbers and securely closed. Bags will then be loaded onto vehicles for transport to the recovery area.

Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

Runners need to be well hydrated throughout the race. Volunteers are needed to set-up tables and prepare for water and Gatorade distribution.They will fill cups and/or fill water bottles for the runners before the start of the race. After cheering on the runners, volunteers will be responsible for cleanup of the area.

Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

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

Finish line at corner of Ruxton and Manitou Ave.

Volunteers will be stationed at the finish line area to provide information and directions to runners and spectators.

Finish line area at Manitou and Ruxton Avenues

Runner assistants will observe runners as they cross the finish line and assist those in need of assistance to sit down or to walk to the medical area. Responsibilities may also include cleaning and sanitizing recovery areas.

Finish line - Manitou Ave. and Ruxton Ave.

Runners need to quickly rehydrate and re-energize after their challenging race. Volunteers will provide hydration, nutrition and congratulatory acknowledgement to runners once they enter the finish area tent.

Finish Line - Corner of Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Once runners exit the finishers tent, this volunteer's responsibility is to ensure that runners do not re-enter the tent. Re-entering will impede runner traffic flow exiting the tent resulting in the compromise of social distancing.

Finish line tent - Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

The responsibility of the finish line tent floater includes monitoring and maintaining ice supply, trash cans, perimeter fencing, shower area, etc. The floater will perform additional duties as needed.

Finish line tent - Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

As a courtesy to the participants, the event offers gear check to all registered athletes. Runners' gear bags will be transported to the post-race recovery area where volunteers will help unload, organize, and then distribute the bags to the runners after they complete their race.

Outside finish line tent at the corner of Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

While flaggers maintain the one-way traffic flow on Manitou Ave., volunteer street crossing guards will direct runners and other pedestrians when crossing the street from the finish line to the post recovery area in Soda Springs Park. An additional volunteer will control spectators as they cross the finish line area to observe the incoming runners.

Manitou Ave. and Ruxton Ave.

The responsibilities of these volunteers include organizing and distributing the hard earned finisher apparel to runners.

Soda Springs Park

Runners need to rehydrate and re-energize after their race. Volunteers will set up the prep and service area, provide hydration and nutrition and serve food (pizza) to the runners upon their arrival to Soda Springs Park. The area will also need to be taken down/cleaned up after the event.

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Runners will be looking forward to celebrating their accomplishment with a cold beer. Beer Garden volunteers will be responsible for checking runners' wristbands as well as pouring and distributing beer. Volunteers will also be responsible for take down and clean up of the area.

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Located at the base of Pikes Peak on Ruxton Avenue, volunteers will provide hydration as the runners come down the mountain. Enthusiastic encouragement and cheerful support will give the runners energy to complete the last mile to the finish line.

Ruxton - Pikes Peak

This aid station is located approximately 1.9 trail miles up from the Barr Trail trailhead. All volunteers must be physically capable of hiking up Barr Trail (not the Incline) with a portion of Gatorade and associated supplies as well as carrying appropriate personal clothing. Here they will provide hydration and encouragement to the runners. At the end of the day, trash must be carried back down the mountain.

Incline - Pikes Peak

Volunteers will be transported to and from the aid station where they will provide hydration and nutrition, as well as cheerful support for the runners. This aid station is located approximately 5 miles up Barr Trail. Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift.

No Name - Pikes Peak

This aid station is a 6.5 mile hike up Barr Trail from the trailhead. Volunteers must be able to work at high altitude, hike in and out of the aid station as well as be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions. Tasks will include supplying hydration and nutrition for runners as well as showing cheerful support.

Due to time required to set-up and clean up the aid station, volunteers must be fully committed from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.

Interested? You must contact nealruns@outlook.com for more information.

Barr Camp - Pikes Peak

This aid station is located at 12,000 feet and three miles from the summit of Pikes Peak. Volunteers must be able to work at high altitude, hike in and out of the aid station, as well as be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions. Tasks will include supplying hydration and nutrition for runners and showing cheerful support.

Due to time required to set-up and clean up the aid station, volunteers must be committed fully from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.

Interested? You must contact brian.colopy@live.com for more information.

A Frame - Pikes Peak

Volunteers are needed to provide runners with water, Gatorade, snack items and to cheer on runners.

This aid station is located approximately 1.3 trail miles down from the Summit, at an elevation of 13,200 feet. All volunteers must be physically capable of hiking down the trail with a portion of food and associated supplies as well as carrying appropriate personal clothing and supplies. Volunteers must also be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions.

At the end of the day, trash and all supplies must be carried back to the Summit. Assistance with hose removal may be requested. Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift.

Cirque - Pikes Peak

Volunteers will set up the aid station area and provide hydration and nutrition for the runners before they begin their descent down the mountain. Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit).

Since this aid station is located at 14,115 feet elevation, volunteers should be acclimated to the altitude as well as be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions. Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift.

Summit - Pikes Peak

If you possess a cheerful and helpful personality, consider volunteering for merchandise sales. Volunteers will assist customers, re-stock merchandise, and/or staff registers. Responsibilities may also include setting up and stocking merchandise displays or packing up leftover merchandise at the end of the day.

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Parking attendants greet volunteers as they get ready for an exciting day. Parking attendants will direct volunteers to reserved parking sections in the Briarhurst Manor Restaurant parking lot. With parking guidance/instructions, attendants will ensure parking spaces for the maximum number of volunteers.

Briarhurst Manor Restaurant parking lot

Traffic control volunteers will man designated intersections along Ruxton Avenue to control traffic entering Ruxton Avenue while the race is in progress. This high priority position ensures the safety of our runners.

Ruxton Avenue

Course marshals are positioned at various locations on the mountain from A-frame to the Summit to ensure runners remain on course.

Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit). Volunteers must be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions, and must commit to the entire shift.

Summit of Pikes Peak

Sherpas will carry equipment to points on the trail starting from the Summit and working down the trail. Volunteers must be in good shape, be able to carry 30 lbs. of equipment, able to hike at high altitude, and must be prepared for extreme conditions.

Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift. Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit).

Pikes Peak Summit

Experience the thrill of witnessing enthusiastic runners reach the summit and turnaround to head back down the mountain. Volunteers' responsibilities include assisting the aid/water station, supporting runners in need of medical attention, marshal runners needing help in finding the turnaround, and cheering and encouraging runners.

Essential to this position is acclimation to the altitude, the need to commit to the entire 8-hour shift as well as the need to prepare for extreme conditions. Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit).

Pikes Peak Summit

If you are interested in and have the time commitment to volunteer for most or all of the Ascent and Marathon pre-race day, race day and post-race day tasks (see Race Operations under the Ascent and Marathon races for additional tasks), you can volunteer here for the Whole Race Operations Bundle.

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

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

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Become involved with the backbone of race set up. Volunteers are needed beginning 1 1/2 weeks before race day to pick up and prep supplies and equipment.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Acquire pickups and 18' trucks for transporting equipment and supplies
- Retrieve, clean and fill water tanks to deliver to aid/water stations
- Set up aid/water stations
- Pick up food
- Prep for hose lay
- Set up of Expo at Memorial Park

The Race Operations Director will contact all volunteers with schedule details and offer flexible work shifts.

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

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

To be involved with the pre-race day tasks at the Summit, volunteers need to be in good physical condition. Hiking and working at high altitude are required as well as the ability to carry 30 lbs.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Summit hose lay from the Summit to the Cirque aid/water station
- Prep mountain aid/water stations

The Race Operations Director will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

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

Volunteers will be taken to the top of the Incline where they will carry out the hose lay to the aid/water station, as well as set up the aid/water station. Hiking down the Incline and through wooded areas carrying water hoses is required. Volunteers will also hike down Barr Trail to the aid/water station, with water barrels and supplies.

Volunteers must be in good physical condition and be able to carry 30 lbs.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

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

A variety of tasks will keep volunteers busy throughout race day.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Set up/Disassemble start line
- Set up/Disassemble finish line
- Set up/Clean up post-race celebration pavilion at Soda Springs Park
- Set up awards ceremony area
- Support finish activities, as needed
- Disassemble, take down and clean up all race associated equipment, supplies, etc.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

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Volunteers will be working all day at high altitude and therefore, must be in good physical condition. Not only will volunteers be performing various set-up activities as needed, they may be needed to assist at the aid/water station. Tear-down will include picking up water hoses from the Cirque aid/water station and loading water hoses and aid/water station supplies into trucks.

Volunteers must be prepared for weather extremes and need to commit to the entire day.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

Meet at Memorial Hall, Manitou Springs

Race operations tasks continue after race day.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Unload, clean and return truck to appropriate businesses
- Empty, clean and return water tanks to storage unit
- Return supplies into storage

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

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

Volunteers will be transported to the top of the Incline. Here they will hike down the Incline or through wooded areas to pick up, coil and deposit hoses along the Incline. Hoses will then be collected, carried to the top of the Incline and loaded onto trucks to be transported for storage.

Volunteers must be in good physical condition and be able to carry 30 lbs.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at race.operations.bp@outlook.com.

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

After setting up the packet pick-up area, volunteers will distribute runners' race bibs and sweat/gear check bags. At the end of the day, the bibs are securely stored and the area is cleaned up.

Additionally, volunteers may be needed to place directional signs, assist runners in looking up their bib numbers, answer questions and provide race information.

Memorial Park

Volunteers must be a member of the 4X4 Club to assist in transporting volunteers to their positions on the mountain. Contact Jim Jenista at jjenista@aol.com to volunteer.

Timing volunteer will be responsible for monitoring the split timing gear at A-Frame, approximately 3 miles from the summit.

This will require hiking down from the summit with a 20lb pack of timing gear, setting it up, and then monitoring it during the event. When complete, you would hike out with the A-Frame aid station to Bob's road for transportation back down to Manitou.

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

Treeline

Assist the lead timer with select timing. No experience needed.

Finish Line - Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Timing volunteer will be responsible for monitoring the split timing gear at the "Top of the W's," approximately 3 miles from the start line.

This will require hiking from the start to the split location with a 15lb pack of timing gear, setting it up, and then monitoring it during the event. When complete, you would hike back back down to Manitou.

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

Greet volunteers as they arrive to support our runners. Volunteers' names will be checked as well as to whether their liability waivers have been signed. Check in volunteers will also distribute volunteer shirts and direct volunteers to their task locations.

Memorial Hall and Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Volunteer floaters will ensure all volunteers have a break throughout their shifts. They will also offer water, snacks and sandwiches and perform miscellaneous tasks as needed.

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