Interested in volunteering? Please CONTACT US!
To learn more about volunteering at the Afton Trail Run, please read on…
Ask any one runner why they run and the reasons are as broad and diverse as ones imagination; ask someone why they volunteer at a race and the answer is usually pretty much the same to give back to the sport that has given so much to them. This is never more true than it is with the small intimate trail ultras that many of us enjoy running. Many of these events are more of family reunion or an interesting cult gathering than a race and have a much different feel from the big city marathons (don’t get us wrong we love big city marathons too!)
The Afton Trail Run has many great volunteers but we are always looking for more! Donate a day of your time, come help us at the start / finish line or work at one of the aid stations out in the park, it makes for a really fun weekend.
Volunteer Positions Available:
Course Marking and Sweeping
We mark 15 miles of trail then when the last runner comes through, we follow behind, pickup the flags and any trash that may have been acidentally dropped. This is a good way to get some miles on your feet and experience the Afton Trail Run in a unique way. Marking takes place on the Thursday before the race and sweeping starts at 10:30 AM on Saturday at the Start/Finish/25K mark.
Packet Pickup
Help runners get their race bags, numbers, shirts etc., answer questions and help solve any problems that may arise. Packet pickup starts at 5:00 AM on race morning, so volunteers must rise early and plan on being at the Afton State Park Visitors Center by 4:30 AM! Packet pickup closes around 7:00 AM and there is still plenty to do if you are up for it!
Aid Stations
Spend a day in the woods with a bunch of friends and throw a party! Probably one of the most enjoyable and most rewarding volunteer positions. This is the position that is in high demand, some of our aid stations have been manned by the same groups for over a decade! Be in the thick of the race, helping runners, filling water bottles, making sure tables are stocked with food to keep the runners going, cheering and offering encouragement!
Finish Line
Help with timing and recording runners, pulling chips, awards, putting on the post-race picnic, clean-up etc.
Clean-Up and Out
Once the race is done, the work is not done! We need lots of help on Saturday afternoon and evenging, cleaning up and packing up.
Ham Radio
The Afton Trail Run has a longstanding relationship with local HAM radio operators and beyond. If you are a HAM Radio Operator and have interest in working with the crack team for this event, please contact us and we will get you in touch with the right people.
Interested in volunteering? Please CONTACT US!
