Help Wanted!
Not a runner or walker? You can still be a part of the event! With over 11,000 half marathon participants, volunteers are needed to assist with every aspect of the event, including setup, pre-registration, the Health & Fitness Expo, the Start Line, Finish Line and water stations along the course.
Team up with your friends or family and make it an experience you won’t forget!
Benefits of Volunteering
Even if you are not running, you can still be a part of the Rock 'n' Roll fun!
- You’ll receive a free Race Crew T-Shirt.
- You can enjoy the post-race headliner concert after the race.
- You’ll receive a free race goodie bag.
- You’ll get the satisfaction of helping others.
- You'll have a great time!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at the Health & Fitness Expo:
Thursday October 1 (set up), Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3.
- Issue registered runners their race numbers
- Distribute race participant T-shirts
- Distribute race Goodie Bags
- Stock and sell souvenirs
Volunteer at the Start Line - Sunday, October 4
Start Corrals
Each corral is numbered and corresponds with the runner's number. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to help the runners find the correct corral and to maintain order within the corral.
Gear Check
Each runner is issued a gear check bag to be used for any personal items. The gear bags are labeled and are numerically placed in order. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to check these gear bags in the correct order and assist runners in this process.
Refreshments
Race Crew Volunteers are needed to set up and distribute water, bagels and more to the runners before the start of the race.
Medical Tent
Volunteers are needed to staff medical tents and assist runners with minor injuries along the course.
Volunteer at the Finish Line -Sunday, October 4
Checked Gear Retrieval
Race Crew Volunteers are needed to facilitate the organization of gear bags, and return gear to each runner.
Refreshment Zone
Race Crew Volunteers are needed to distribute water, bananas, oranges, energy bars and other food items after runners cross the Finish Line.
Awards
Each runner is presented with a finisher's medal. Race Crew Volunteers are needed to award a medal to each runner. Children under the required age of 14 may volunteer at the Award Area of the finish line. Please inquire.
Medical Tent
Volunteers are needed to staff medical tents and assist runners with minor injuries along the course.
Volunteer at a Water Station - Sunday, October 4
Various Locations along the Course
Groups of 10 or more individuals are needed to hand out water, sports drink and energy gel along the course.
Contact the Volunteer Department
Race Crew Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail:
Phone: (858) 450-6510
Medical Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail:
Phone: (800) 311-1255