OBX Marathon

Volunteers

Finish-85 

Become a member of the Outer BankS Sporting Events Race Crew!

Be part of the Flying Pirate Half Marathon or the Outer Banks Marathon races without running a step!  Thousands of volunteers are needed to staff and set up water stations, work the Expos and offer support to runners at the Starts and Finish. Don't miss out!  Volunteer teams and themes welcome!

The benefits of becoming an OBSE Race Crew Volunteer include a Race Crew t-shirt, the satisfaction of helping others and you'll have a great time!

Click Here to volunteer for the Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon, April 16-18, 2010
Click Here to volunteer for the 5th Annual Outer Banks Marathon & Half Marathon, November 12-14, 2010

Volunteer Opportunities

Below are some examples of volunteer positions that are available. 

Race EXPOs
Located at the Dare County Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills

  • Set up
  • Issuing registered runners their race number and time chip
  • T-Shirt Distribution
  • Race Bag Distribution
  • Clean up

Start Lines

  • Set up
  • Bus unloading
  • Direct Traffic
  • Clean Up

Throughout the Course

  • Set up
  • Signs
  • Course marshals
  • Clean up

Finish Line

  • Set up
  • Signs
  • Finisher medal handouts
  • Chip removal
  • Refreshments and food
  • Pedestrian traffic control
  • Clean up

For more information:

Volunteer Co-Chair
Merry Mendelson
volunteer@obxmarathon.org

Quick Poll

Do you follow a training program when preparing for a race?