2023 Air Force Marathon Volunteer Registration

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2023 Air Force Marathon Volunteer Registration

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Wed, September 13, 2023
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Thu, September 14, 2023
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Fri, September 15, 2023
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Sat, September 16, 2023
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Wed, October 11, 2023
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It's the 27th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon!

Join the Flight Crew

It takes over 1,500 dedicated Flight Crew volunteers to ensure all of the Air Force Marathon events take off without a hitch! Our Flight Crew volunteers make this possible by giving their time with pre-race set-up, endless support during race weekend, and with post-race clean-up. There are opportunities for individuals and groups to help with shirt and packet pick-up at the Health & Fitness Expo, distributing water cups on race day, gear check, supporting the start and finish lines, and so much more!

Volunteer Benefits

Complimentary Flight Crew T-Shirt
Complimentary Refreshments for Expo & Race Day Volunteers
Joining one of the best volunteer communities in the nation!

Organizations/Groups

Are you an organization or group (10+ individuals) that would like to volunteer as a team? If so, we have special volunteer opportunities that are perfect for larger groups! Email us at usaf.marathon@us.af.mil to learn more and get started!

Hydration Station

Are you volunteering at a Hydration Station?
Your Team Captain will be contacting you with information on how to register.

Volunteer On Multiple Days

Are you interested in volunteering on multiple days? Select "Add Another Shift or Volunteer" once you've completed the registration form. If you need assistance, please contact Race Roster at support@raceroster.com, or
by phone at 1-855-969-5515

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held the third Saturday of September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. First held in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Air Force, the 2023 Air Force Marathon will feature three aircraft: the MH-139 Grey Wolf, UH-1N Huey, and HH-60W Jolly Green II.

Shifts on Tuesday, August 15th and Wednesday, August 16th

Medal Unwrapping
(Base Access Required)
8:30AM - 11:30AM
1:30PM - 4:30PM

Miscellaneous warehouse projects to include medal unwrapping, medal sorting, etc. Great opportunity for individuals, small groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Air Force Marathon Warehouse on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base! *YOU MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET ON BASE UNESCORTED FOR THIS POSITION

Requirements:

Must have base access
Must be 16 years of age or older
Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift

Location: Air Force Marathon Warehouse, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area A

Shifts on Wednesday, September 13th

Expo Set Up
8:30AM - 11:30AM
1:30PM - 4:30PM

Helps set up the Health & Fitness Expo, to include organizing shirts, bibs, moving/setting up tables, filling balloons, etc. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo!

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older
Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift
Must have effective communication skills

Location: Wright State University Nutter Center

Vendor Check-In
11:30AM - 2:00PM
1:30PM - 4:00PM

Check in vendors as they arrive at the Health & Fitness Expo. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older
Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift
Must have effective communication skills

Location: Wright State University Nutter Center

Volunteer Info &
Check-In
8:00AM - 11:00AM
10:45AM - 2:30PM
2:15PM - 4:30PM

Check in volunteers, provide shirts, answer questions, and more! Great opportunity for individuals or race participants who want to help out during race week!

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift
Must have effective communication skills, as you are often the first point of contact for other volunteers

Location: Wright State University Nutter Center

Shifts on Thursday, September 14th

Expo Set Up 2:00PM - 4:30PM	Helps set up the Health & Fitness Expo, to include organizing shirts, bibs, moving/setting up tables, filling balloons, etc. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Green Team 3:00PM - 5:30PM 5:30PM - 8:00PM	Assist with the proper separation of recyclable, compostable, and landfill items at trash stations at the Health & Fitness Expo, at the start line, finish line and across museum grounds. Great opportunity for groups or individuals who want to help the Air Force Marathon stay green! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk and stand outside in variable weather for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and having effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Merchandise Sales 2:30PM - 5:00PM 4:45PM - 7:15PM	Organize shirts and assist shoppers in purchasing Air Force Marathon merchandise. Great opportunity for individuals, small groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Basic math skills helpful but not required Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Bib Hand-Out 2:00PM - 4:30PM 4:15PM - 7:15PM	Distribute race bibs to participants. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Information Booth 2:30PM - 5:00PM 4:45PM - 7:15PM	Assist participants with basic event schedule information and directions to event venues, etc. Knowledge of area and course/base helpful but not required. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Race Shirt Handout 2:30PM - 4:30PM 4:15PM - 7:15PM	Hand out shirts and other items to participants. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Solution Center 2:30PM - 4:30PM 4:15PM - 7:15PM	Assist participants in resolving issues. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be comfortable interfacing with the public, including potential 'unhappy customers' (but mostly happy ones!) Must have effective communication skills as you may be first point of contact for participants in a stressful situation Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Vendor Check-In 8:30AM - 11:30AM 11:15AM - 3:00PM	Check in vendors as they arrive at the Health & Fitness Expo. Great opportunity of individuals, groups, or race participants. Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Volunteer Info & Check-In 8:30AM - 12:15PM 12:00PM - 4:00PM 3:45PM - 7:30PM	Check in volunteers, provide shirts, answer questions, and more! Great opportunity for individuals or race participants who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must have effective communication skills, as you are often the first point of contact for other volunteers Location: Wright State University Nutter Center

Shifts on Friday, September 15th

5K Food Tent & Finish Line 4:30PM - 8:00PM	Stock and organize 5K food tent, direct race participants in the finish line area, and hand race medals to presenting officials for participants after they cross the finish line. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out on race day! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Stars & Stripes Breakfast 7:30AM - 9:00AM	Check-in guests as they arrive. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out at the Stars & Stripes Breakfast event! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older MUST HAVE BASE ACCESS Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Club ONBASE *NEED BASE ACCESS
Expo Set Up/Tear Down 10:00AM - 12:00PM 7:00PM - 9:30PM	Helps set up and tear down the Health & Fitness Expo, to include organizing shirts, bibs, moving/setting up tables, filling balloons, etc. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Green Team 11:00AM - 2:00PM 2:00PM - 5:30PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM 5:30PM - 9:00PM	Assist with the proper separation of recyclable, compostable, and landfill items at trash stations at the Health & Fitness Expo, at the start line, finish line, and across museum grounds. Great opportunity for individuals or groups who want to help the Air Force Marathon stay green! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk and stand outside in variable weather for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State Nutter Center
Kids' Race 5:00PM - 7:00PM	Direct Tailwind Trot 1K Kids' Race participants to the Tailwind Trot corral after they cross the finish line and hand race medals to participants in the corral. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out on race day! All Kids' Race volunteers will be subject to a background check Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Merchandise Sales 10:30AM - 2:00PM 1:45PM - 5:00PM 4:45PM - 8:15PM	Organize shirts and assist shoppers in purchasing Air Force Marathon merchandise. Great opportunity for individuals, small groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Basic math skills helpful but not required Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Gourmet Pasta Dinner 2:45PM - 5:00PM 4:45PM - 8:00PM 7:45PM - 9:00PM	Check-in guests and/or escort guests to seating area. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out at the Gourmet Pasta Dinner event! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Race Bib Hand-Out 10:15AM - 12:45PM 12:30PM - 4:15PM 4:00PM - 8:15PM	Distribute race bibs to participants. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Information Booth 10:30AM - 2:00PM 1:30PM - 5:00PM 4:30PM - 8:15PM	Assist participants with basic event schedule information and directions to event venues, etc. Knowledge of area and course/base helpful but not required. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
T-Shirt Hand-Out 10:15AM - 12:45PM 12:30PM - 4:15PM 4:00PM - 8:15PM	Hand out shirts and other items to participants. Great opportunity for individuals, groups, or race participants who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk, stand, and lift objects continuously during shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Solution Center 10:30AM - 12:45PM 12:30PM - 4:15PM 4:00PM - 8:15PM	Assist participants in resolving issues. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out at the Health & Fitness Expo! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be comfortable interfacing with the public, including potential 'unhappy customers' (but mostly happy ones!) Must have effective communication skills as you may be first point of contact for participants in a stressful situation Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
Volunteer Info & Check-In 9:00AM - 12:30PM 12:15PM - 4:30PM 4:15PM - 8:30PM	Check in volunteers, provide shirts, answer questions, and more! Great opportunity for individuals or race participants who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of the shift Must have effective communication skills, as you are often the first point of contact for other volunteers Location: Wright State University Nutter Center

Shifts on Saturday, September 16th

Amateur Radio Operator 5:00AM - 3:00PM	Provides course communications using HAM radios. Location assignments and training held to be held in advance of race weekend. Detailed information to follow in June. Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Bike Escort 5:00AM - 1:00PM	Lead wheeled athletes on course. No recumbents or tadpole bikes permitted and you must provide your own bike. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and older Must be able to attend the Bike Escort training on Wednesday, August 24 from 5-7 pm, location TBD. Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Green Team 5:00AM - 10:00AM 10:00AM - 3:00PM 2:00PM - 5:00PM	Assist with the proper separation of recyclable, compostable, and landfill items at trash stations at the Health & Fitness Expo, at the start line, finish line, and across museum grounds. Great opportunity for individuals or groups who want to help the Air Force Marathon stay green! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to walk and stand outside in variable weather for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Museum Parking 3:30AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 12:30PM 12:00PM - 3:00PM	Direct incoming & outgoing traffic into pre-designated parking on the museum grounds. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out on race day! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills PARKING PRE-TRAINING REQUIRED AT MUSEUM GROUNDS WEEK OF EVENT - DETAILS TBD Location: Lot A & B at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Beer Truck 7:00AM - 11:00AM 10:30AM - 4:00PM	Takes tickets and serves beer to runners and spectators. Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER MANDATORY ONLINE DRAM TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE SHIFT. DETAILS TO COMPLETE TRAINING WILL BE SENT AFTER SIGNING UP.
Gear Check 4:00AM - 8:00AM 8:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 2:30PM	Assist participants in storing and receiving bags before/after race. Great opportunity for individuals or groups who want to help out at the Finish Line on Race Day! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must have effective organization skills Must have good customer service skills to interact with 10,000 runners throughout race day Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Refreshment Tent 4:00AM - 8:00AM 7:45AM - 12:00PM 11:45AM - 3:00PM	Stock and organize refreshment tent for participants after they cross the finish line. Great opportunity for individuals or groups who want to help out on race day! Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Relay - Buses 6:30AM - 10:00AM 6:30AM - 12:00PM	Ride along and supervise the relay buses going to either Exchange Zone 1 or Exchange Zone 2. Each bus will carry relay participants to the relay exchange zones and will bring relay participants back to the Finish Line area after the exchanges are complete. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out on race day by answering questions and directing relay participants! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Relay Exchange Zones
Relay - Exchange Zones 1: 6:30AM - 10:00AM Zone 2: 6:30AM - 12:00PM	Direct and call out relay team names/numbers at exchange zones to aid in the relay hand-off. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out on race day along the course! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and may be required to shout names/numbers to participants intermittently Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Relay Exchange Zones
Information Tent 4:30AM - 8:00AM 7:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 3:00PM	Assist participants with basic event schedule information and directions to event venues, etc. Knowledge of area and course/base helpful but not required. Great opportunity for individuals who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Event Parking 3:30AM - 8:00AM 7:00AM - 10:00AM	Direct incoming & outgoing traffic into pre-designated parking in event parking lot. Great opportunity for individuals or small groups who want to help out on race day! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills PARKING PRE-TRAINING REQUIRED AT MUSEUM GROUNDS WEEK OF EVENT - DETAILS TBD Location: Runner Lots at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Volunteer Info & Check-In 3:30AM - 8:00AM 7:30AM - 12:00PM 11:30AM - 3:00PM	Check in volunteers, provide shirts, answer questions, and more! Great opportunity for individuals or race participants who want to help out during race week! Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift Must have effective communication skills, as you are often the first point of contact for other volunteers Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Honored Guest Tent 5:00AM - 9:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM	Restock ice, water, and drinks for our most honored guests on race day. Ensure tables are set and trash/recycling is taken care of as well. Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older Must be physically able to stand for the duration of shift and may be required to perform some light lifting Must be comfortable interfacing with the public and have effective communication skills Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Hydration Station 6:00AM - 2:00PM	Keep participants hydrated throughout the course! A majority of our Hydration Stations are dedicated to local groups, however we have one station available to the public! Location: Kaufman Rd, Mile 22

Course Entertainment & Photography

Course Entertainment Saturday Sept 16 - 4:00AM - 3:00PM	Live music, cheer groups, bands, DJ's, etc. at predetermined locations along the course. Exact times will vary depending on the location. Please email usaf.marathon@us.af.mil to learn more and discuss any needs for your act.
Photography Friday Sept 15 - 11:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday Sept 16 - 5:00AM - 8:00PM	Take photos at Air Force Marathon events for official AFM use. Photographer may choose any time frame within the listed shift time. Please email your time frame preference to usaf.marathon@us.af.mil