Pick a slot on our SignUpGenius. There are jobs all weekend — the expo, packet pickup, bag drop, the finish line, water stations, course marshals, the relay exchanges, the Trail Run, the Kids Run, and more. The role names on SignUpGenius match the sections in the volunteer packet, which has detailed instructions for every role.

If your role is at the expo or the start/finish area, check in with Trish Eaton at the volunteer tent to pick up your volunteer t-shirt and any last instructions.

On-course roles (water stations, course marshals, relay exchanges, traffic control, course set-up) and Trail Run roles go straight to your assigned location — please don’t come to the start/finish to check in first.

Give yourself enough time to check in (if your role requires it) and get to your spot before your slot starts. Please double-check your slot’s start time — some start times have changed.

Your volunteer t-shirt — please wear it during your shift! Traffic control, course marshal, and course set-up volunteers also get a reflective vest to wear over it.

Pick it up the day before at the expo (Friday, 12–7 PM at ArtsQuest), or it will be waiting at your station. Trail Run volunteers: Andy will have your shirt at Dodson Street Park.

Comfortable shoes and layers for an October morning. Trail Run course marshals, water station volunteers, and sweepers should bring a fully charged phone and a headlamp or flashlight for the walk back. Course marshals and cheer zones are welcome to bring cowbells, a speaker, and lots of noise!

• Start/finish, expo, bag drop, VIP, photobooth, floaters, traffic control & course set-up: the Wind Creek Dealer’s School lot, 918 E. 2nd St. (enter ArtsQuest on Founders Way, right on 2nd Street). See the parking map.
• Saturday heads-up: the lots are locked down during the 5K start (7:30–7:50 AM) and 10K start (9:00 AM). The Polk Street Garage off E. 3rd Street is another option, but it isn’t free.
• Trail Run: Dodson Street Park (Dodson St, Fountain Hill) — drive to the top of Dodson Street. Parking is limited and reserved for staff and volunteers, so carpool if you can.
• On-course roles: street parking near your station; the packet lists the best spot for each one.

Qualifying organizations can earn up to $35 per volunteer through our donation program — email Trish at trish@runegades.com to set it up. On the day, groups receiving a donation must check in with Trish for verification.

No problem — see Trish at the end of your shift with any paperwork (community service, school hours, graduation credits, etc.).

There won’t be a staff member at every station, so save Trish’s number before you go: 215-622-0460. Your role’s backup contact is listed in the volunteer packet.

Supplies will already be at your station. Fill cups about halfway, set water tables before Tailwind tables, hold cups from the bottom so runners can grab them, and keep trash cans downstream. Never run a hose across an active course — carry jugs to the hydrant instead. Step-by-step instructions are in the packet.