Join the fun as a volunteer! You can participate in multiple roles, locations, and time frames. We have opportunities for any skillset, timeframe and location throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Volunteer Benefits:
Check out the list of dates, locations and roles below. Then click on the “Volunteer Now” button. Fill in the form (it will auto-populate if you already have a Race Roster account) and click your preferred volunteer position. You may select up to 3 options, as shift lengths vary.
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
For Individuals: Check out the list of dates, locations and roles below. Then click on the “Volunteer Now” button. Fill in the form (it will auto-populate if you already have a Race Roster account) and click your preferred volunteer position. Volunteer station names match the descriptions below. You may select up to 3 options, as shift lengths vary.
For Groups: We would love to have your organization, school group or business volunteer at one of our Water Stations. Water Stations are located along the course. Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Water Station” for more info.
For Cyclists: We are looking for a few competent (and patient) cyclists to be Bike Leads and Bike Sweeps for the entire length of the Marathon and Half-Marathon. Shoot us an email if you are interested at [email protected].
If you or your group would like to volunteer at a Water Station, click on this link for locations and shifts. Then click the “Volunteer Now” button. Fill in the form (it will auto-populate if you already have a Race Roster account) and click your preferred Water Station location and shifts.
Role: RaceFest Prep
Location: DLNHC Office
Time: TBD
What to Expect: Assist DLNHC Staff prepare for RaceFest
Skills Needed: Duties include sorting, labeling, carrying boxes
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
Role: Expo Set-Up
Location: RaceFest Expo
Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
What to Expect: Assist Expo Staff prepare for the Expo
Skills Needed: Sorting, carrying boxes, setting up tables & chairs
Role: Bib Pick-Up – Expo
Location: RaceFest Expo
Time: Shift 1: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm; Shift 2: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm
What to Expect: Hand out assigned bibs to registered RaceFest participants
Skills Needed: Friendly, organized
Role: Participant T-Shirts – Expo
Location: RaceFest Expo
Time: Shift 1: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm; Shift 2: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm
What to Expect: Sort t-shirts, and give out t-shirt to registered RaceFest participants
Skills Needed: Friendly, organized
Role: Volunteer T-Shirts – Expo
Location: RaceFest Expo
Time: Shift 1: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm; Shift 2: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm
What to Expect: Sort t-shirts, and give out t-shirt to volunteers
Skills Needed: Friendly, organized
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
Role: Volunteer Coordinator Assistance – Marathon Start
Location: Marathon Start
Time: 5:30 am – 8:30 am
What to Expect: Checking in volunteers, handing out shirts
Skills Needed: Friendly, organized
Role: Start Line Assistance – Marathon Start
Location: Marathon Start
Time: 5:30 am – 7:45 am
What to Expect: Assist crew with barricades, tents, signs, and direct marathoners to proper corrals and portapotties
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Role: Gear Check – Marathon Start
Location: Marathon Start
Time: 6:00 am – 8:30 am
What to Expect: Grab, label and place marathoners checked bags with UPS
Skills Needed: Ability to lift light loads and write labels
Role: Relay Exchange 1 Assistance
Location: Relay Exchange 1 / Marathon Mile 7.1
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
What to Expect: Identify relay racers coming in, and help new relay racers get out on time
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Role: Traffic Attendant
Location: Relay Exchange 1 / Marathon Mile 7.1
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
What to Expect: Help identify relay racers coming in, and help new relay racers get out on time
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable, suited for any age
Role: Course Marshal – Allentown Area
Location: 10th Street / Relay Exchange 1 / Marathon Mile 7.1
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
What to Expect: You’ll be near the barricades making sure people and cars can get in/out safely
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
Role: Volunteer Coordinator Assistance – Half-Marathon Start
Location: Half-Marathon Start
Time: 5:30 am – 8:30 am
What to Expect: Checking in volunteers, handing out shirts
Skills Needed: Friendly, organized
Role: Start Line Assistance – Half-Marathon Start
Location: Marathon Start
Time: 5:30 am – 7:45 am
What to Expect: Assist crew with barricades, tents, signs, and direct marathoners to proper corrals and portapotties
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Role: Gear Check – Half Marathon Start
Location: Half-Marathon Start
Time: 5:30 am – 8:30 am
What to Expect: Grab, label and place marathoners checked bags with UPS
Skills Needed: Ability to lift light loads and write labels
Role: Course Marshal – Bethlehem Area
Location: Specific locations are TBD closer to race day
Time: Shift 1: 7:00 am – 10:00 am; Shift 2: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm; Shift 3: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
What to Expect: Cheer on racers and keep them on the correct course
Skills Needed: A great attitude, costumes; bring a portable speaker if you can
Role: Relay Exchange 2 Assistance
Location: Relay Exchange 2 / Marathon Mile 13.5 (Bethlehem)
Time: 7:15 am – 11:30 am
What to Expect: Identify relay racers coming in; help new relay racers get out on time
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
Role: Parking Attendant – Freemansburg
Location: Norfolk Southern Lot – https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zu82hCoWwRvKxnn69
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
What to Expect: Greet drivers and cars as they enter the lot, assist with parking
Skills Needed: Must be friendly, and able to direct cars
Role: Relay Exchange 3 Assistance
Location: Relay Exchange 3 / Marathon Mile 17.1
Time: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
What to Expect: Identify relay racers coming in; help new relay racers get out on time
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register
Role: Relay Exchange 4 Assistance
Location: Relay Exchange 4 / Marathon Mile 22.7 (Palmer Township)
Time: 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
What to Expect: Identify relay racers coming in; help new relay racers get out on time
Skills Needed: Previous experience at a race is preferable
Role: Course Marshal – Easton Area
Location: Specific locations are TBD closer to race day
Time: Shift 1: 7:00 am – 10:00 am; Shift 2: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm; Shift 3: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
What to Expect: Cheer on racers and keep them on the correct course
Skills Needed: A great attitude, costumes; bring a portable speaker if you can
Role: Award Ceremony Assistance – Half-Marathon
Location: Announcer Tent near the Finish Line
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
What to Expect: Help DLNHC & Race Director hand out awards to Marathoners
Skills Needed: Friendly
Role: Award Ceremony Assistance – Marathon
Location: Announcer Tent near the Finish Line
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
What to Expect: Help DLNHC & Race Director hand out awards to Marathoners
Skills Needed: Friendly
Role: Finish Line Assistance
Location: Finish Line
Time: Shift 1: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm; Shift 2: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
What to Expect: Greet finishers, hand out medals and/or snacks and water
Skills Needed: Suitable for any age
Role: Finish Area Gear Check
Location: Finish Line
Time: Shift 1: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Shift 2: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
What to Expect: Help finishers reclaim their checked bags with UPS
Skills Needed: Ability to lift light loads
Role: Finish Area Green Team
Location: Finish Area
Time: Shift 1: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Shift 2: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
What to Expect: Keep general Finish Area clean, throw out trash, replace garbage bags
Skills Needed: Ability to do light lifting
Role: Volunteer Parking Attendant
Location: Finish Area
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
What to Expect: Assist volunteers with parking in the designated lot near the Finish
Skills Needed: Must be 16 or over
Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register