Volunteers

In early May, the 2026 SignUp Genius link for volunteers will be posted! Please first read the information and instructions below.

Click HERE for the sign-up link!

We couldn’t host the Mount Marathon Race without volunteers. It’s a fun way to give back to the race and help it succeed — plus you get a sweet volunteer t-shirt and our everlasting gratitude!

Each year, we recruit hundreds of volunteers for a variety of positions in town and on the mountain. For 2026, the majority of duties will be on the evening of Friday, July 3 and all day on Saturday, July 4.

A SignUp Genius link will be posted at the bottom of this page for volunteers to view and sign up for all sorts of positions.
The previous year’s volunteers will receive the link a few days before the general public in order to get temporary priority in selecting slots.

Volunteer for …

  • Course set-up and take down
  • Racer check-in
  • Bib pick-up
  • Downtown traffic/vehicle control
  • Downtown crowd control
  • Top-of-mountain aid station
  • Crowd control on mountain at halfway and top  
  • Trail Sweeping
  • And more
  • MOUNTAIN SAFETY — Those with extensive medical experience and training and good fitness may contact the Zach Liller at zwliller@yahoo.com to inquire about joining the Mountain Safety crew; these spots are not advertised on SignUp Genius.

Things to Consider Before Choosing

  • Are you also racing? When is your race scheduled this year?
  • Are there specific jobs you’d prefer?
  • Do you prefer an indoors or outdoors position?
  • Are you willing and able to climb halfway or all the way up the mountain to do timing/crowd control?

How do I sign up?

Scan our SignUp Genius listing and select one or more that interest you! (These listings may change slightly as the volunteer plan is finalized). The link will be posted below by May 15.

Volunteer Check-in

  • Volunteer check-in is July 3 from 4–7 p.m. at AVTEC, 519 4th Ave.
  • Volunteers may also check in on July 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Race Headquarters (parking lot of the Flamingo Lounge, 208 4th Ave, Seward).

We appreciate your support of the Mount Marathon Race!

Click HERE for the sign-up link!