USAC Mountain Bike Nationals Volunteering 2026 Volunteer Registration

Production - Hollins University

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July 12, 2026

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

5:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Venue Setup Support – Assist with placing banners and light-duty setup of the event venue and infrastructure.

Parking - Carvins Cove

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July 12, 2026

5:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Parking and General Support – Assist with directing parking and provide general event support as needed.

Parking/Street Closures - Hollins University

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July 12, 2026

5:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Parking and General Support – Assist with directing parking, managing temporary street closures for race starts, and provide general event support as needed.

Course Setting - Carvins Cove

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July 12, 2026

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Course Setup Assistant – Help set up the race course using cones and other designated materials.

Course Marshal - Carvins Cove

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July 12, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

12:30 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 13 more needed)

Details

Course Safety – Work alongside event staff to manage traffic and monitor crowd activity along the race course. Ensure riders remain safe from any external hazards or interference.
Note: Shift times may vary slightly depending on location - may start later (morning shifts) or end earlier (afternoon shifts).

Pre-Race Route Check - 34 mile night ride!

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July 11, 2026

8:00 pm EDT - 11:59 pm EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

This job is not for the faint of heart! We need a team of 2+ experienced mountain bikers to pre-ride MOST of the course Saturday evening, starting at dusk. You'll be prepped prior to your ride on what to check for, and we'll give you extra supplies to fix any tape that has come down or otherwise needs fixing. Must be prepared with lights and supplies to self-support this strenuous ride.

Pro Sweeps

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July 12, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Sweep the Pro Course - all 53 miles of it! You'll need to be an accomplished rider and willing to spend a long day in the saddle staying behind the last rider(s). You'll carry a race radio to communicate with race staff when needed. Must be self supported and well prepared for the day! With some coordination, we can split this task into 1st and 2nd halves (more or less).

Amateur Sweepers

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 12, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 5:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Sweep the Amateur Course - all 39.2 miles of it! You'll need to be an accomplished rider and willing to spend a long day in the saddle staying behind the last rider(s). You'll carry a race radio to communicate with race staff when needed. Must be self supported and well prepared for the day!

Floater - Carvins Cove

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July 12, 2026

5:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT

1:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT

Details

Be ready to help out wherever needed! You'll start out helping with volunteer check-in, and when the volunteer coordinator needs a helper somewhere, you'll be the one to fill in. Volunteers for this task should be willing to do just about any job, be flexible, and have a positive attitude.

Floater - Hollins University

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July 12, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT

10:00 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT

2:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT

Details

Be ready to help out wherever needed! You'll start out helping with volunteer check-in, and when the volunteer coordinator needs a helper somewhere, you'll be the one to fill in. Volunteers for this task should be willing to do just about any job, be flexible, and have a positive attitude.

Course Marshal - Elmwood Park

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July 14, 2026

12:30 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 9 more needed)

4:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 11 more needed)

July 15, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 16 more needed)

11:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 21 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 21 more needed)

July 16, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 11 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

4:00 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 20 more needed)

Details

Course Safety – Work alongside event staff to manage traffic and monitor crowd activity along the race course. Ensure riders remain safe from any external hazards or interference. Last shift on Thursday will also help take down and clean up the race course.

Course Setting - Elmwood Park

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July 14, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 15, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

July 16, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Course Setup Assistant – Help set up the race course using cones and other designated materials.

Production - Elmwood Park

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July 14, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 15, 2026

6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Venue Setup Support – Assist with placing banners and light-duty setup of the event venue and infrastructure.

Beer Zone

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 14, 2026

12:00 pm EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (Full)

July 15, 2026

12:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

3:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 16, 2026

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

4:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Beer Zone - Jump in where needed to keep the Beer Zone running smoothly. Tasks may include setup, breakdown, serve beer to guests with a smile, check IDs, help keep the area clean and organized filling in for other volunteers, and general support throughout the event. Must be comfortable handling alcohol and working in a fast-paced environment.

Parking - Elmwood Park

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July 15, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:30 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 16, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:30 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Parking and General Support – Assist with directing parking and provide general event support as needed.

Event Breakdown

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 16, 2026

6:30 pm EDT - 9:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Assist with taking down all race materials (including banners, fencing, step-in stakes, etc), packing and loading onto trucks.

Location

Elmwood Park

Floater - Elmwood Park

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July 14, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT

12:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT

4:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT

July 15, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT

11:00 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT

3:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT

July 16, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT

11:00 am EDT - 3:30 pm EDT

3:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT

Details

Be ready to help out wherever needed! You'll start out helping with volunteer check-in, and when the volunteer coordinator needs a helper somewhere, you'll be the one to fill in. Volunteers for this task should be willing to do just about any job, be flexible, and have a positive attitude.

On Course Team/Vendor Coordinator

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You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 14, 2026

9:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

July 15, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 16, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

10:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT

Details

Show vendors and teams to their assigned spots. You will be given a map of the venue and locations for all vendors and teams, and when the vendors and teams check in, you will show them to their assigned spot.

Production (Monday)

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July 13, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

1:00 pm EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Venue Setup Support: Assist with placing banners and light-duty setup of the event venue and infrastructure.

Course Marshal - Explore Park

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July 17, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 5:30 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

July 18, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

10:00 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

2:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

July 19, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 8 more needed)

11:30 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Course Safety – Work alongside event staff to manage traffic and monitor crowd activity along the race course. Ensure riders remain safe from any external hazards or interference.

Course Setting - Explore Park

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July 17, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 18, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 19, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Course Setup Assistant – Help set up the race course using cones and other designated materials.

Production - Explore Park

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July 15, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 16, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

July 17, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 18, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

5:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

July 19, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Venue Setup Support – Assist with placing banners and light-duty setup of the event venue and infrastructure.

Parking - Explore Park

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July 17, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

2:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 18, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

2:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

July 19, 2026

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am EDT - 2:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

2:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Parking and General Support – Assist with directing parking and provide general event support as needed.

Event Breakdown - Explore Park

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 19, 2026

4:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help gather all race materials (including fencing, tape, step-in stakes, banners, etc), pack it and load into trucks. Heavy lifting may be involved.

Location

Explore Park

Floater - Explore Park

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July 17, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

10:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT

July 18, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

10:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT

July 19, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT

10:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

3:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT

Details

Be ready to help out wherever needed! You'll start out helping with volunteer check-in, and when the volunteer coordinator needs a helper somewhere, you'll be the one to fill in. Volunteers for this task should be willing to do just about any job, be flexible, and have a positive attitude.