St. Luke's D&L RaceFest - Volunteers

Volunteers

THANK YOU 2024 VOLUNTEERS!

Stay tuned for details on RaceFest 2025 in January! 


We can’t do this without the help of the community! You can participate in multiple roles, locations, and time frames. We have opportunities for any skillset, timeframe and location throughout the Lehigh Valley.

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.

If you’re looking to cheer on participants, meet new people, get outdoors, or simply want to support the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, join us!

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:  

  • St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest t-shirt 
  • Lunch and snacks on race day 
  • Special perks with participating businesses in Downtown Easton

Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84906/st-lukes-d-and-l-racefest/volunteer/register

Volunteer Roles and Descriptions

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.

Bike Leads and Sweeps:

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].

Water Stations:

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. There are also opportunities to sponsor a Water Station. Contact us!

*For a list of Water Stations and locations, click here*

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.

Week of November 4 – DLNHC Headquarters, Easton

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

Saturday, November 9 – RaceFest Expo, Allentown

Role: Set-Up – Expo
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

Sunday, November 10 – Allentown Area

Role: Volunteer Coordinator Assistance – Marathon Start
Location: Marathon Start, Allentown
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, Allentown
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 (Allentown)
Location: Marathon Start, Allentown
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, Allentown
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, Allentown
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, Allentown area
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

Sunday, November 10 – Bethlehem Area

Role: Volunteer Coordinator Assistance – Half-Marathon Start
Location: Half-Marathon Start, Bethlehem
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: Half-Marathon Start, Bethlehem
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, Bethlehem
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, Bethlehem area
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

Sunday, November 10 – Freemansburg

Role: Parking Attendant – Freemansburg
Location: Norfolk Southern Lot, Freemansburg – 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, Freemansburg
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

Sunday, November 10 – Easton Area

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, Easton area
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, Easton
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, Easton
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, Easton
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, Easton
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, Easton
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, Easton
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

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