VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Please note, all shift times are subject to change. 

Most roles on race day involve standing outdoors on Boston Common. Questions on the roles below or interested in other opportunities? Send us an email at volunteer@baa.org.

Pre Race Projects

Pre-Race: Bib Stuffing, Wednesday, June 5th 

Volunteers stuff and scan athlete bibs. This shift takes place at our warehouse in Hopkinton. Email volunteer@baa.org if you are interested in bib stuffing. 

Pre-Race: Food Bag Stuffing, Thursday June 13th and Friday June 14th

Volunteers will prepare nutrition bags for athletes to take after the race. This shift takes place at our warehouse in Hopkinton. Email volunteer@baa.org if you are interested in food bag stuffing.

Race Day: Gear Check, Sunday, June 23rd

Official participants have the opportunity to check a bag with their belongings prior to the race. Volunteers will help athletes check a bag and then retrieve it after the race.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Race Day: Food Tent, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will help with set-up and distribution of various food and beverage products for runners after the race.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 6:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Race Day: Event Marshals, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will assist with the flow of various entrances and exits around the Start/Finish area for athletes, press, spectators and elite athletes.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Race Day: T-Shirt Distribution, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will set-up and distribute participant shirts to participants before and after the race. 
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 5:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Race Day: Course Monitor, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will provide athletes with direction and support along the course. Volunteers will meet near the Start/Finish area and be transported to locations along the course.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 6:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Race Day: Youth Races, Sunday, June 25th

Volunteers will assist with registration for youth races and supporting the start/finish of youth races on Boston Common. 
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Race Day: Green Team, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will assist with our sustainability efforts by interacting with and directing participants to the appropriate location to discard items and providing immediate sorting of items.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent on Boston Common near Charles Street
Sunday: 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Race Day: Medical, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will set up medical equipment and provide medical assistance to runners.
Check-in location: Boston Common, Medical Tent
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Race Day: Amateur Radios, Sunday, June 23rd

Volunteers will assist with race day communications. 
Check-in location: Boston Common, Medical Tent
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.