Volunteer
The race is put on entirely by volunteers, from the aid stations to the course marshals. If you have a few hours to give on Saturday or Sunday, we would appreciate the help.
Many of our volunteers come back year after year, so first-timers will be working alongside people who know the routine. No experience is needed for any role except the sweep and HAM radio positions.
Available Roles
| Packet Pickup | Sat 3–7 PM. Hand out bibs, chips, and shirts. |
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| Start Line | Sun 5–7 AM. Direct runners, check bibs, help with bag drop. |
| Aid Station (Mile 10) | Sun 7 AM–12 PM. Hand out water and bananas. Requires driving to a fire road. |
| Aid Station (Mile 16) | Sun 7 AM–2 PM. Main station — full food and first aid. Busiest spot. |
| Aid Station (Mile 20) | Sun 9 AM–2 PM. Last station before finish. |
| Course Marshal | Sun 6 AM–1 PM. Stand at a turn and make sure runners don’t get lost. Bring a book. |
| Finish Line | Sun 9 AM–2:30 PM. Catch finishers, hand out medals, pour beer. |
| Sweep | Sun 6:30 AM–finish. Walk/run behind the last runner. Must be able to cover 26.2 mi at 17 min/mile. |
| HAM Radio | Sun all day. We need 4 licensed operators at remote aid stations. |
Sign Up
The sign-up form is down at the moment.
Until it’s back, just email volunteer@catskillsmarathon.com with your name, a phone number, shirt size (S–XXL), a role or two you’d prefer from the list above, and anything we should know. Gary will get back to you within a week to sort out your spot and the day-of details.