Over 800 volunteers are needed to do everything from handing out race shirts to passing out water to participants.
Volunteers are essential in the success of any great event. They are vital in providing a safe, organized and fun race. It will take over 1,000 volunteers to ensure the safety, accuracy, fun and the highest level of organization necessary to produce the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon and 5K.
Volunteers are needed to help with the packet pick-up, course marshals, distribute water at the aid stations, handout finisher’s medals and in many other areas that make up the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon race weekend. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age.
Now is your chance to take part in welcoming all of the athletes that will be joining us for this amazing world class event. All volunteers will receive a Race Crew T-Shirt.
For more information, send email to the volunteer coordinator:
Aprill Shelburne
Geisthalf@comcast.net
317-670-6603
COMPANIES AND GROUPS ARE WELCOME – did somebody say TEAM-BUILDING?! Your organization, group or company can enjoy team-building while supporting our community. Contact us and we will find the right opportunity for your group.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Packet Pick up
Location: Hamilton Southeastern High School Auxiliary Gym
Be a part of the anticipation and excitement before the big race! Athletes pick up event information, race bib numbers and merchandise at our annual Expo and Packet Pick-Up. Help ready this large event for participants by passing out t-shirts and race information or assisting in greeting people or providing directional assistance throughout the exhibit hall.
Friday, May 18
Set-Up – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Support needed: 20 volunteers
Packet Pick-Up – 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Support needed: 85 volunteers
Saturday, May 19 – 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Support needed: 50 volunteers
Start Line
Location: 113th Street & Olio Road
Help prepare the starting line for all the participants, then help them get properly placed at their expected pace for the race
Start Line – 5:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Support needed: 40 volunteers
Parking Assistance – 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Support needed: 20 volunteers
Start Line Ask-Me – 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Support needed: 10 volunteers
Course Marshals
Location: Various points along the course
Serve as course marshal assisting police officers with vehicular and participant traffic. Everyone will be marked in a safety vest and will direct vehicles to the proper lane at entrances/exits of different subdivisions and shopping centers. Details will be provided at orientation and as volunteers are dropped off at their specific location
Saturday – 6:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Support needed: 100 volunteers
Finish Line
Saturday – 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Geist Lake Marina
Be a part of the celebration! Be the first to see the many walkers and runners as they come across the finish line. As they finish we need your support to get them their medal, bottled water and food while congratulating them on their accomplishment.
Transportation – 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Support needed: 30 volunteers
Runners Services Area – 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Support needed: 90 volunteers
Results – 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Support needed: 10 volunteers
Massage Therapists – 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Support needed: 20 volunteers
Month of May Club – 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Support needed: 5 volunteers
Gear Check – 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Support needed: 10 volunteers
Finish Line Ask-Me – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Support needed: 20 volunteers
Teardown:10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Support needed: 10 volunteers
Back of the Pack
Location: Various points along the course
Motivate those runners and walkers that are falling under the 15 minute mile pace to continue forward. For those that cannot finish they will be asked to board a bus which will give them a safe ride back to the finish line.
Saturday – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Support needed: 15 volunteers
Groups, like the Fishers Tri Kappa shown here, are welcomed!
Aid (Water) Stations
Location: Various points along the course
Provide water and more importantly support to the participants as they make their way along the course. Duties include set up of station with tables and layers of cups to start. Once participants start to pass cups will need restocking while encouraging participants and finally cleaning the site so it looks like we were never there.
5:30 a.m. – various
Support needed: 5-30 volunteers
