Boston Marathon Expo Volunteer Positions
*Please note, all shift times are subject to change.*
adidas and B.A.A. Merchandise Sales
  • Volunteers will staff a booth at the Expo to help sell official adidas/B.A.A. Boston Marathon merchandise to the thousands of athletes and the public in attendance.
  • Volunteers should be prepared for an extremely busy day.
adidas shift schedule
DATE SHIFT TIME
Friday, April 12 Shift 1 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Shift 2 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 Shift 1 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 Shift 2 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 Shift 1 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 Shift 2 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bib Distribution, Shirt Distribution, and Expo Ambassador Shift Schedules:
DATE SHIFT TIME
Friday, April 12 Shift 1 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Shift 2 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 Shift 1 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 Shift 2 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 Shift 1 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 Shift 2 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bib Distribution
  • Official participants will pick up their bib numbers at the expo.
  • Volunteers will welcome runners to Boston and distribute their bibs.
  • Volunteers should be comfortable using an iPad.
  • Volunteers may also assist with a separate bib pick up for the Para Athletes. 
Shirt Distribution
  • Official participants will pick up their shirts at the expo.
  • Volunteers will distribute shirts.
  • Volunteers may not be face to face with athletes and should be prepared to help with stocking shirts.
Expo Ambassadors
  • Expo ambassadors assist with greeting participants, answering FAQs, and general way-finding at the expo. 
Boston Marathon FanFest
  • FanFest volunteers help support smooth operations at FanFest by assisting event staff and sponsors with a variety of needs. Volunteers greet visitors and help generate excitement More details on FanFest can be found here.