BECOME A VOLUNTEER

As a volunteer for the Perth Running Festival, you can be involved in an exciting and growing community event!

You will be part of our 350 + volunteer community and you are an integral part of bringing this incredible event to life.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, build some new skills and add to your work experience portfolio. Plus, it’s a great way to stay active and is LOTS OF FUN!

Come and be a part of the action over several days including pre-event and event day activities.

We have roles available for different abilities and responsibilities.

Plus, Volunteers get access to free public transport on event day!

 

 
 

REGISTRATION FORM

Register your interest for the 2024 event below.

 

Name(Required)
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Email(Required)
Please select your T-shirt size(Required)
Please provide the full name of your emergency contact person(Required)
When volunteering do you prefer to work(Required)
Event Related Roles: (please select all roles, times & days you are available in case your first preference is not available). You can find out more about each role below the registration form on this page.(Required)
Are you open to volunteering at both a Bib Collection day and on Event Day?(Required)

 
 
 

Volunteer Roles

Postal Packing
Location – Corporate Sports Australia – Optus Stadium
Date – week commencing 6th September (Date TBC)

This important role involves packing several thousand postal packs for any runners who have requested to receive their race bib via post pre-event. This is a great opportunity to be part of a volunteer role during the week. You will be responsible for packing the correct bibs into the correct envelopes and preparing them to be posted. We need incredible volunteers with an eye for detail and who love to be organised.
Bib Collection & Bag Drop
Location – Optus Stadium
Date – Friday 4th October to Saturday 5th October

Over 2 days we will have several thousand runners come in to collect their bibs ready for Race Day! This is a busy role with a steady flow of participants throughout the day. Most of these roles are seated so if you love to volunteer but prefer not to stand on your feet all day, this role is perfect for you! You will be fully briefed on how to scan bibs to the computer system to ensure the participants are correctly timed for their run. We will also be arranging any bag drops for participants to collect at the end of their run. This role involves working in a larger team. It is a great opportunity to meet people and utilise/ build on your excellent customer service skills. We are looking for confident and friendly volunteers for these roles.
Start & Finish Line Volunteers (over 2 locations)
Location – Marathon/ Half Marathon & 4km Start Line and Finish Line for all runners - Optus Stadium
Location – 10km start line – Langley Park

Are you a people person? Then these roles will be perfect for you! We have several positions available across the start and finish lines including:

Information Desk – Assisting participants with any questions they may have about the event. We will provide all FAQ information for you in a booklet to answer any questions that may arise.

Bag Collection – Assisting participants to collect their bags that were dropped off at the pre-event bag drop off. There will be no bag drop off on event day.

Start Line Marshal - As a start line volunteer, you will be helping usher the correct runners to their allocated race start lines and start times.

Finish Line Marshal – Ushering participants through the finish line to the medal area (and giving them a cheer!).

Medals – Preparing medals ready for the participants to finish their run. Handing out the correct medal to participants based on their distances and congratulating them on their run.

Drinks/Drink Bottle Hand Outs – Handing out water and promotional items to participants as they leave the finish line area.
Aid Stations (over several locations)
Location – Throughout the course for all distances

This essential role is to hand out water (and electrolytes at some locations) to keep the runners hydrated and fuelled for their run. This role is an extremely busy role and will require initiative and fast thinking to keep layers of cups constantly stacked and filled ready to hand out. This role involves standing, walking and some lifting may be involved. You will have an amazing Team Leader at the Aid Station who will be there to give you clear direction on the day.
On Course Marshal (over several locations)
This important role is to ensure the runners stay on the correct course; we have course marshals located in all areas that require some assistance to keep them heading in the right direction. You will be provided with a hi-vis jacket along with clear directions and a map outlining how to direct the runners. This role involves being on your feet and you will need to confidently use your voice to direct participants in the right direction. Please note this will be a role for 18+ or if under 18, you will need to be accompanied by an adult (who will also need to register to volunteer).