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