Badger Challenge Volunteer Registration

Packet Pick-up & Registration High Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 24, 2026

2:00 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 25, 2026

11:30 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 26, 2026

8:30 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 27, 2026

5:00 am CDT - 8:15 am CDT (At least 10 more needed)

8:00 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (At least 10 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Checks in and/or register walkers, runners and riders and distribute their registration materials including packet, shirt and bag. Assists with event questions and helps guide participants to the start line and other participant services.

Please note: Proficiency with iPads and laptops is required."

Location

Thursday, Friday, Saturday - TBD

Sunday -
UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Merchandise Sales

↑ Back to Top

September 24, 2026

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

4:45 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

September 25, 2026

11:30 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

September 26, 2026

8:30 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

September 27, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Sell merchandise to participants and supporters
2. Handle pre-ordered merchandise

Requirements:
1. Proficient with iPads
2. Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
3. Must be able to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

Locations:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday - TBD

Sunday -
UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Gear Check Attendant High Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

8:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Collect bags and gear from participants
2. Ensure all bags are secure
3. Direct participants to changing area
4. Retrieve participant bags with proof of number

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside

Location

American Family Insurance
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Beverage Service

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:15 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

1:15 pm CDT - 3:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

3:15 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Manages the proper checking of IDs and distribution of beers, water and soda to participants. Ensures beverage tent is clean and organized.

Please note: Must be 21+ and complete a brief online training."

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center (Event Site)
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Catering Assistance High Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 7 more needed)

11:45 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Serve food (buffet style) to participants and guests
2. Ensure food lines are clean and organized
3. Check wristbands at dining area exits
4. Ensure tables are clean
5. Empty trash and recycling

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs
3. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs in area

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Food & Beverage Ticket Sales Medium Priority

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:45 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

1:45 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Requirements:
1. Sell wristbands for any non-participant wanting to eat and drink

Duties:
1. Proficient with using Ipads
2. Comfortable handling money including cash, checks and credit cards
3. Ability to sit for long periods of time
4. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
5. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Finish Line Beverage Support Medium Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:45 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

12:45 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Set-up milk station including cups
2. Pour milk for participants as they finish
3. Ensure bins of Gatorade and water are stocked

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 10 lbs
4. Ability to set-up and tear down tables and chairs

Location

American Family Insurance
6000 American Parkway
Madison

Finish Line Support High Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

10:45 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

12:45 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:30 pm CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Restock water, gatorade and ice at the finish line and hand out medals to finishers.

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Morning Food Tent Medium Priority

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

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

8:30 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Set-up pre-ride breakfast area
2. Assist coffee vendor with set-up and service
4. Replenish breakfast food as needed

Requirements:
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time
2. Ability to be outside for long periods of time
3. Ability to lift and bend up to 20 lbs

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Catering Assistance

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

10:00 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assists caterer with food service including checking wristbands, serving participants from the buffet, stocking beverages and ensuring buffet lines are clean and organized.

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center (Event Site)
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Dinine Area Set-Up

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 8:00 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Event Site Traffic Control

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:45 am CDT - 11:45 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:30 am CDT - 2:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Assist with directed traffic and participants to site and start line.

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Site Clean-Up

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

6:00 pm CDT - 9:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Site Set-Up

↑ Back to Top

September 27, 2026

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

Location

UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Course Marshal - Eastpark Blvd High Priority

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:15 am CDT - 12:15 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

2:45 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist runners and bikers to cross Eastpark Blvd near the start/finish line.
2. Help Madison PD to direct runners and bikers in the proper direction for their course.

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Eastpark Blvd and UW Health Eastpark Medical Center
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Course Marshal - Terra Ct & Innovation Way

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:40 am CDT - 10:45 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Terra Ct & Innovation Way
Sun Prairie, WI
Half Marathon out and back from trail to road

Course Marshal - Reiner Rd & O'Keeffe Rd

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:45 am CDT - 10:45 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Reiner Rd & O'Keeffe Rd
Sun Prairie, WI
Half Marathon out and back

Course Marshal - Leopold Way & Mulberry Ave

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:45 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Leopold Way & Mulberry Ave
Sun Prairie, WI
Half Marathon taking a left on course

Course Marshal - Crane Meadow Way & Summerfield Way

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:45 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Crane Meadow Way & Summerfield Way
Sun Prairie, WI
Half Marathon taking a left on course

Course Marshal - Roundabout at Summerfield Way & O'Keeffe Ave

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:45 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Roundabout at Summerfield Way & O'Keeffe Ave
Sun Prairie, WI
Half Marathon course

Course Marshal - Hoepker Rd & American Parkway

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of Hoepker Rd & American Parkway
Madison, WI
Half Marathon taking a left on course

Course Marshal - American Family Dr & Tancho Dr

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

8:15 am CDT - 9:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of American Family Dr & Tancho Dr
Madison, WI
Half Marathon taking a left on course

Course Marshal - American Parkway & AmFam Entrance (near parking ramp) High Priority

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

9:15 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of American Parkway & AmFam Entrance (near parking ramp)
Madison, WI
Half Marathon taking a right on course
Cyclists staying straight

Course Marshal - American Parkway & Buttonwood Dr High Priority

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

Intersection of American Parkway & Buttonwood Dr
Madison, WI
Cyclists staying straight on American Parkway if just starting
Cyclists taking a right on Buttonwood Dr if heading to finish

Course Marshal - Bike Path/Hoepker Road

↑ Back to Top

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

September 27, 2026

11:30 am CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Duties:
1. Assist riders through busy intersections
2. Ensure riders are obeying stop signs and legally crossing intersections
3. Help direct riders in the proper direction for their course

Requirements:
1. Must be able to be outside for long periods of time
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Location

End of bike path/stop sign to cross over Hoepker Road
Sun Prairie
All routes going straight/north then sharp left