2026 Whaling City: Volunteer Registration

Registration Volunteers (Saturday; 3.5 hours)

Assist participants in picking up their registration packet, checking photo I.D. Need to double check that athletes get correct packets. Hand out athlete T-shirts and "swag". Need attention to detail

General Event Set-up (7 hours)

Set up the race site; unpack trucks and supplies, put up bike racks, set up transition, hang signage, put up flagging, place traffic cones and more. Lunch to be provided (pizza).

Parking

Closed

Registration, Body Marking, Timing Chip & Swim Counters Volunteers (Sunday; 2 hours)

Assist athlete in picking up their registration packet, checking photo I.D. Need to double check that athletes get correct packets. Hand out athlete T-shirts and "swag". Need attention to detail.

Transition Volunteers: (4.5 hours)

Assist athletes in transition area, racking bikes, keeping transition area clear and orderly, directing athletes before and during the event. Take charge, assertive personality.

LIFEGUARDS (waterfront certified required; 2 hours)

Closed

Qualified lifeguards will be compensated; email Jeff at info@outsiderendurance.com for details

Mount/Dismount Line - (2 hours)

Ensure safety for athletes mounting and dismounting their bikes before entering & exiting transition. Must be assertive and able to gather attention.

Finish Line: Prep & Race (4 Hours)

Support athletes at the finish by preparing water bottles, cutting up fruit, keeping water & Gatorade coolers filled, putting finisher medals around the neck of athletes, removing timing chips, etc

Event Breakdown (4 hours)

Help breakdown the event; roll up mesh fencing, pack up bike racks and flagging, return supplies to storage containers and about 100 other things...

Bike Volunteers Turnaround (3 hours)

Direct cyclists along bike course from your assigned position; take charge, assertive personality. Must be able to provide own transportation to assigned position.

Bike Course - Ft Taber Entrance Demolay

Bike Course - Mott & East Rodney French Blvd

Direct cyclists @ Mott & East Rodney French Blvd

Run Volunteers: Turns Along the Course (2.5 hours)

Direct athletes on the run course to ensure they go the right way; provide encouragement.

Aid Station #1, Run Course Girl Scouts

START TIME REFLECTS WHEN VOLUNTEER NEEDS TO BE AT AID STATION; includes setting up, managing and breaking down a run course aid station. Estimated finish time is 10 am.

Aid Station #2, Run Course Mastery School

START TIME REFLECTS WHEN VOLUNTEER NEEDS TO BE AT AID STATION; includes setting up, managing and breaking down a run course aid station. Estimated finish time is 10 am.