VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The District 19 race series is only possible with the support of our amazing volunteers! Please review the various role descriptions carefully before registering. Keep in mind that end times for race-day shifts are approximate, as needs that day may change. All volunteers are invited to celebrate at the finish line after-party once their shift is over. 


Volunteers will receive a Volunteer Guide to help them prepare for their shift. They are also expected to attend a virtual Volunteer Orientation in late September/early October (date TBD) to review race-day logistics and expectations and address outstanding questions. Communication and day-of coordination will happen via email and GroupMe, so please be sure to enter your contact information correctly. As a token of appreciation, each volunteer will also receive a volunteer t-shirt, snacks, and water on race day. 

  • PACKET PICK-UP SHIFT A

    October 4, 2025

    9:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT

    Greet runners arriving to pick up their race packets. Check runner IDs; provide them with the correct bib, t-shirt, and other materials; and document their pick-up. Be prepared to answer athlete questions.

    VOLUNTEER

  • PACKET PICK-UP SHIFT B

    October 4, 2025

    11:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT

    Greet runners arriving to pick up their race packets. Check runner IDs; provide them with the correct bib, t-shirt, and other materials; and document their pick-up. Be prepared to answer athlete questions.

    VOLUNTEER

  • RACE SITE SUPPORT SHIFT A

    October 5, 2025

    6:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT

    Exact roles will be assigned on race day based on need and may include: directing runner and supporter traffic, managing bag check, guiding runners into correct corrals, setting up water and snack tables, and answering athlete questions.

    VOLUNTEER

  • RACE SITE SUPPORT SHIFT B

    October 5, 2025

    9:30 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT

    Exact roles will be assigned on race day based on need and may include: handing out medals, directing runner & supporter traffic, managing bag pick-up, sorting and distributing food & snacks, and race site clean-up.

    VOLUNTEER

  • COURSE MARSHAL

    October 5, 2025

    7:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT

    Act as guides along the route to ensure runners stay on course. Course marshals need to be visible to runners and help monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. They must have good knowledge of the course and be able to stay mostly on their feet for the duration of their shift. Cheering for the runners is encouraged!

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  • BIKE SUPPORT

    October 5, 2025

    6:45 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT

    Ride the course looking out for runners and/or volunteers who need assistance. Bike leads will start the course with the first of the runners in each corral, while sweeps follow the last runners to ensure the course is clear. Volunteers must have their own bikes to take on this position.

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 FAQs

  • You are welcome to volunteer for Packet Pick-up the day before the race. 

  • You may sign up for more than one shift as long as the days/times do not conflict. For example, you can sign up for Packet Pick-up on Saturday and Race Site Support on race day. 


  • The five water stations along the course will be staffed by volunteers from the DMV area’s run groups. If you belong to one of these groups, please select the relevant slot below. 


  • Yes! Please register as a Course Marshal – course marshals provide critical support all along the race route. 

  • Yes! We aim to assign at least two volunteers to each Course Marshal location. You’ll have the option to note whom you’d like to be paired with when you register, if you already know. If a friend signs up later on, please just email District19@districtrunningcollective.com. 

    If you are a leader/member of a run club that isn’t staffing a water station but has a group able to volunteer, please email District19@districtrunningcollective.com and we can assign your members to adjacent Course Marshal locations. 

  • There are a limited number of spots available for each role, based on need. Once all spots have been filled, you will no longer be able to sign up for that role. Please consider another! 

  • You can download the GroupMe app for your iPhone or iPad from the App Store, for your Android phone or tablet from the Google Play Store. You can also use the web version of GroupMe on your desktop. 

If you have any other questions, contact Daphne at District19@districtrunningcollective.com.