New England Season Opener Volunteer Registration

Transition Area

May 17, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (Minimum met)

Details

Assist athletes as they enter Transition Area, help rack bicycles, especially any beginner friends. Once the event begins, you'll be assigned to an area and direct athletes IN/OUT of the runways.

Preliminary assignments for Bay State Triathlon Team

Registration

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May 17, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Welcome athletes under the Registration Tent, check IDs and USA Triathlon membership status, distribute welcome bags & t-shirts.

After Registration, many volunteers will be reassigned to different locations

Body Marking

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May 17, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Body Marking includes writing the athlete's race number on one hand, biceps, age on one calf (athlete age as of 12/31/2023), If Relay = R, If Duathlon = D.

* After Body Marking, you will be assigned to another location.

* Preliminary assignments for Bay State Triathlon Team

Bike Course Marshals

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May 17, 2026

6:45 am EDT - 9:45 am EDT (At least 11 more needed)

Details

Located at various checkpoints along the course in Hopkinton, Southborough and Ashland, you'll be provided with an orange vest or orange flag to direct athletes along the course. Many locations have police officers assigned. Remember the bike course is open to auto traffic with restrictions in some locations.

Finish Line

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May 17, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (Minimum met)

Details

Welcome & cheer athletes into the finish line. Distribute Finisher Medals, hand out/replenish finish line food, assist timing company with backup of the timing checks.

Inside State Park Stations - Water & Run Course

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May 17, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 13 more needed)

Details

This assignment begins after the early volunteer locations of Body Marking & Registration

Water Stations & directing athletes while traveling inside the state park.

Preliminary assignments for Bay State Triathlon Team & Local High School Teams

Parking Team

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May 17, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Meet at the big tent to go over assignments. Assist athletes as they arrive into the parking areas and direct them to registration. Parking Team will shift to inside park Stations to direct athletes when the race begins. (Bay State Tri Team)