Volunteers
Volunteers are the keys to a great event.
You will find volunteers at registration, over a hot stove, dishing up food in a serving line, making sure aid stations are ready and waiting for runners, operating HAM radios for communication, running shuttles, setting up the course, tearing down the course and waving goodbye to runners as they depart and volunteers begin cleanup. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.
For some events, such as Big Bend Ultra, we need volunteer mountain bikers to help with trail setup, tear down and safety patrol. If you are good with a full day of trails (not terribly tough, but requires fitness and experience) it’s a fantastic place to ride. You must be able to take care of your own flats etc. and other gear.
It sounds tough (and it can be), but volunteers love the work. No matter what your talent or capabilities, if you want to volunteer, we can find a job for you. It’s a lot of fun, and runners who aren’t ready for an Ultra can get some first hand experience in this event.
Volunteer Benefits
All volunteers will have their park entry fees coverage, meals covered while volunteering, and a race tee-shirt or Trail Roots swag
4-5 hrs of volunteering
20% discount* for any Trail Roots race (50k or under)
8+ hrs of volunteering
40% discount* for any Trail Roots race (50k or under)
Aid Station Captains
(whole day commitment + additional requirements) you will receive a 50% discount* code for any Trail Roots race & a $50 gift card to one of our retail partners.
*race discounts must be used within 1 year of your volunteer date. Volunteers need to submit their hours post race to volunteer coordinator to receive credit and discounts.