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 (while supplies last).

Race Credit

Volunteers who complete the requirements for their role will be provided race credit!

3-5 hr of volunteer work = $35 race credit

6-8 hours of volunteer work = $60 race credit

9-12 hours of volunteer work = $100 race credit

12+ hours of volunteer work = $130 race credit

*race credits 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. Volunteers must follow the Trail Roots code of conduct and be on time and fulfill their specified role to receive full credit.