2023 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

Volunteer downtown Kalamazoo at Gazelle Sports for the PNC Kids' 1k Packet-Pickup!

You and your fellow volunteers will hand out bibs and shirts to participants and field any questions they may have.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
214 S. Kalamazoo Mall Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Be a part of this FREE community event by ensuring participants stay safe as they run along the course!

You will be provided a t-shirt and asked to come early for a brief training. Times indicated include training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Help ensure participants start their 1K on the right foot! Start line guides will hold signage to group kids by age as well as support the start line in other ways.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Distribute medals, water and snacks with other community members as participants cross the finish line!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Distribute shirts and bibs to participants or help register new participants for the events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Be a connection of support for expo vendors as they arrive and get setup.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Parking feels daunting to many people downtown! Help participants and spectators find their way as a parking guide!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Various locations near Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Ensure participants have a place to store their gear while they run or walk! You will receive their gear with their gear tag and store it securely until they return.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event. Times may vary slightly depending on location on the course (earlier miles have earlier start times).

Locations of course monitors are in the Vine, Winchell, Edison, and Milwood neighborhoods or downtown Kalamazoo.

Varies along the course. Check out our courses here: https://www.zeiglerkalamazoomarathon.com/

Support participants as they start AND finish their race!

You may hold signage for runners to get organized by pace, help move the finish shoot into place once participants leave, help distribute medals and food as participants cross the finish line!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Celebrate participants achievements by coordinating day-of needs and handing out age group awards!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Help the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Team Set up & tear down! This job will include setting up the start and finish line, setting up fencing, and more. This position requires lifting and physical exertion.

You will be able to participate in one of the runs or the walk since this volunteer opportunity occurs before or after the events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Monitor the grounds during the weekend of the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon to ensure cleanliness! You will be changing recycling and trash and getting items to lost and found.

Time slots vary throughout the weekend.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Help participants find their way to key points at the festival site such as bathrooms, awards, late packet pickup, etc during the Sunday events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to come about 45 minutes early for a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Arcadia Creek Festival Place
145 E Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007