Event Volunteers
Volunteer With NEAK.
Help make our events happen.
Our events are more than races. They're a celebration of our community, and they only happen because of the people who show up behind the scenes — our volunteers.
From registration to route support, hydration to the finish line, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, smooth and unforgettable experience for every runner. Sign-ups are currently open for NEAK Grand Prix.
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Available Roles
Find Your Role.
We have a range of volunteer roles across race day. Click on each role to learn more about the responsibilities, time commitment and requirements.
- Host the start, finish and award moments with energy and professionalism.
- Give clear announcements and safety messages to runners and spectators.
- Work closely with the Race Director and Cheering Team on timing and stage cues.
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to audition before the role is confirmed.
- Verify registration details accurately: name, bib number, and category.
- Guide participants to sign in via code.
- Provide race information on request: start time, route, and rules.
- Maintain an organised, efficient flow at the desk.
- Direct participants at the start/finish zone if reassigned there.
- Distribute bibs, safety pins, and any pack contents such as shirts or chips.
- Double-check the bib number against the name on the ID or confirmation shown.
- Keep pack stock organised by bib-number range for fast retrieval.
- Flag low stock or missing packs to the Team Leader immediately.
- Answer logistical questions clearly and calmly: bag drop, hydration, facilities, and start/finish location.
- Be fully briefed on the event schedule, route, and procedures before the shift starts.
- Communicate confidently during busy periods without holding up the registration line.
- Redirect complex or sensitive questions to the Team Leader.
- Act as the race-day generalist: deployed to whichever team needs extra hands.
- Handle the details and nitty-gritty: set-up, signage, equipment moving, supplies and tidy-down.
- Run errands and relay items between stations as directed by Team Leaders.
- Step in to cover a busy or short-staffed station.
- Stay reachable on Telegram, check in with your Team Leader and report issues immediately.
- Help with pack-down and clean-up after the event.
- Be in position before the race starts at assigned turns and decision points.
- Hold direction signs clearly and visibly at all times.
- Use hand signals and clear verbal instructions.
- Cheer and encourage runners continuously.
- Monitor the course for hazards, confusion, or safety risks.
- Report any issue immediately via Telegram to the Course Supervisor.
- Set up and stock the station before runners arrive.
- Hand out water and energy drinks quickly and safely to runners and cyclists.
- Keep the station area clean and well organised throughout.
- Restock supplies as they run low and flag shortages early.
- Watch for runners in distress and alert Course Marshals or the Support Team.
- Set up start and finish gantry areas, barriers and signage before check-in.
- Help line runners up in the start pen and keep the start line clear.
- Keep the finish chute open and moving so finishers do not stop on the line.
- Work with the MC and Race Director on start countdowns and wave calls.
- Ensure spectators stay in designated areas and behind barriers.
- Keep the running route and start/finish areas free of obstacles.
- Assist spectators with directions.
- Monitor safety and report issues immediately.
- Work closely with professional security or police if needed.
- Prepare medal tables before runners arrive.
- Hand each finisher their medal and mark their bib to confirm collection.
- Congratulate runners and keep the medal area moving.
- Flag low medal stock to the Team Leader early.
- Receive and label bags with bib number and name.
- Organise bags by bib-number range for fast retrieval.
- Monitor the station at all times.
- Verify the bib number before returning any bag.
- Start the timer at the official race start.
- Record each finisher's bib number and finish time accurately.
- Take a clear photo of the timer for each finisher as backup.
- Pass results quickly to the results supervisor between races.
- Cheer, clap and call out encouragement at the start, along the route and at the finish.
- Energise spectators and fellow volunteers with chants, signs and noise-makers.
- Help with sound cues and music where needed.
- Move to quiet sections of the course to keep the energy up.