Please note, all check-in times and locations are subject to change.

Ambassador: Family Meeting Area

• Check-in location: Park Plaza Hotel
• Check-in time: 11:00 a.m.
• Check-out time: 5:30 p.m.
• The Family Meeting Area is a designated place for families to reunite with their runners after they complete the race. Volunteers help with giving directions and talking with families to help them find their athlete. 

Bus Loading: Charles Street 

• Check-in location: Boston Common on Charles Street
• Check-in time: 5:45 a.m.
• Check-out time: 10:30 a.m.
• Participants are able to take the buses from Boston to Hopkinton on race morning.
• Volunteers help load the buses and wish all athletes good luck as they make their journey to the start line. 

Gear Check: Shift 1

• Check-in location: Gear Check Tents, Corner of Berkeley Street and Boylston Street
• Check-in time: 4:30 a.m.
• Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
• The first shift of gear check volunteers will help receive belongings from athletes before they head out to the start in Hopkinton.

Gear Check: Shift 2

• Check-in location: Park Plaza Hotel
• Check-in time: 11:00 a.m.
• Check-out time: 6:30 p.m.
• The second shift of gear check volunteers will help return belongings to athletes who have just completed the Boston Marathon. 

Event Marshal

• Check-in location: Park Plaza Hotel
• Check-in time: 7:15am
• Check-out time: 5:30pm
• Volunteers assist with checking credentials for secured zones on race day. Marshals also help with crowd flow and congratulating runners post-event. Event Marshals are assigned to a variety of sectors within the Finish Area. 

Food - Finish Area

• Check-in location: Park Plaza Hotel
• Check-in time: 8:00 a.m.
• Check-out time: 5:30 p.m.
• Volunteers help distribute food bags to finishers after the race. Be prepared for a long day outside!

Volunteer Check In

• Check-in location: Park Plaza Hotel
• Check-in time: 6:15am
• Check-out time: 11:00am
• Volunteers assist with checking in volunteers for assignments, distributing credentials, and distributing jackets. Volunteers should be comfortable using an iPad.