Mount Desert Island Marathon / Half / Relay
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Bar Harbor, ME · Event Website

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50 Thu, 10/15 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Volunteer Role: Race Bag Assembly Team

Volunteer Assignment Time: Thursday, 6:00PM-8:00PM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • Many hands make for light work and lots of fun!
  • You will be helping to assemble race bags . These come pre-packed with race shirts. We will be adding samples and other literature to the bags.
  • Additional jobs at Race Bag Assembly include:
    • Helping to setup;
    • Replenishing stock;
    • Breaking down cardboard;
    • General tidying-up of the assembly area;

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid and residential/permit parking in Bar Harbor ends at 6PM.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 8-10
 

7 Fri, 10/16 2:15pm - 7:15pm

Volunteer Role: Runner Check In Attendant (Friday)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Friday, 2:15PM-7:15PM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to check in runners and distribute their race materials, including bib numbers and race bags w/shirt.
  • Each participant must pick up their own bib number in person w/photo ID. In person means in person. No FaceTime, Zoom, or any other video chat. No exceptions. (Youth participants w/o photo ID may pick-up if accompanied by a parent/guardian.)
    • If a participant insists on picking up a friend's race bag, DO NOT give them the bib number. Instead, remove the shirt stub from the bottom of the bib, and give them that so they may pick-up their friend's race bag. (Then, re-file the bib number back in the bib box.)
  • Runners will tell you their bib number, which was emailed to them, and show their photo ID to pick up their items. Bib numbers are filed in chronological order and shirt sizes are printed on the bottom right stub. These stubs should be removed and collected. (Shirts sizes are reserved in advance, NO IMMEDIATE EXCHANGES. Instead, runners may swap shirts with each other, or, they may return to the expo on Saturday at 3PM to exchange their unworn shirt with remaining stock.)
  • If a runner needs to correct an error in their personal data (age/gender/etc) please record the change on the "DATA CHANGE FORM". (Participant data must be correct for accurate race results.)
  • All participants must be pre-registered. There is no in-person race weekend registration available. The deadline to defer to next year or transfer an existing registration to a new runner has passed.
  • General registration is at capacity for all events. The only way to switch to the Marathon or the Half Marathon is with a Charity Bib, which requires a $250 fundraising minimum, which must be completed to pick up race materials. (See Marsha or Mary for more assistance.)
  • Additional jobs at the Pre-Race Expo include:
    • Helping to setup check in;
    • Replenishing stock;
    • Breaking down cardboard;
    • General tidying-up of the check in area;
    • Assisting participants with data edits;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook).

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid parking is available in downtown Bar Harbor. The ParkMobile App is VERY handy. (Please keep your receipts if you would like to be reimbursed for parking by the race.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 10-12
 

1 Fri, 10/16 2:15pm - 7:15pm

Volunteer Role: Volunteer Check In Attendant (Friday)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Friday, 2:15PM-7:15PM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to check in volunteers and issuing any necessary equipment.
  • Volunteers have selected their job assignments in advance. A copy of these job assignments with description and check in information was sent in a confirmation email at the time of volunteer sign up.
  • Additional jobs at Volunteer Check In include:
    • Helping to setup check in;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook);
    • Helping to pack up check in;
    • Please be ready and willing to jump in and help with Runner Check In if they are short staffed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid parking is available in downtown Bar Harbor. The ParkMobile App is VERY handy. (Please keep your receipts if you would like to be reimbursed for parking by the race.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 1-2
 

8 Sat, 10/17 9:45am - 5:30pm

Volunteer Role: Runner Check In Attendant (Saturday)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Saturday, 9:45AM-5:30PM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to check in runners and distribute their race materials, including bib numbers and race bags w/shirt.
  • Each participant must pick up their own bib number in person w/photo ID. In person means in person. No FaceTime, Zoom, or any other video chat. No exceptions. (Youth participants w/o photo ID may pick-up if accompanied by a parent/guardian.)
    • If a participant insists on picking up a friend's race bag who can't run, DO NOT give them the bib number. Instead, remove the shirt stub from the bottom of the bib, and give them that so they may pick-up their friend's race bag. (Then, re-file the bib number back in the bib box.)
  • Runners will tell you their bib number, which was emailed to them, and show their photo ID to pick up their items. Bib numbers are filed in chronological order and shirt sizes are printed on the bottom right stub. These stubs should be removed and collected. (Shirts sizes are reserved in advance, NO IMMEDIATE EXCHANGES. Instead, runners may swap shirts with each other, or, they may return to the expo on Saturday at 3PM to exchange their unworn shirt with remaining stock.)
  • If a runner needs to correct an error in their personal data (age/gender/etc) please record the change on the "DATA CHANGE FORM". (Participant data must be correct for accurate race results.)
  • All participants must be pre-registered. There is no in-person race weekend registration available. The deadline to defer to next year or transfer an existing registration to a new runner has passed.
  • General registration is at capacity for all events. The only way to switch to the Marathon or the Half Marathon is with a Charity Bib, which requires a $250 fundraising minimum, which must be completed to pick up race materials. (See Marsha or Mary for more assistance.)
  • Additional jobs at the Pre-Race Expo include:
    • Replenishing stock;
    • Breaking down cardboard;
    • General tidying-up of the check in area;
    • Assisting participants with data edits;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook);
    • Helping to pack up check in.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid parking is available in downtown Bar Harbor. The ParkMobile App is VERY handy. (Please keep your receipts if you would like to be reimbursed for parking by the race.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 12-15
 

We will bring in pizza for lunch. If there is something else you might prefer, please feel free to plan ahead to pack a lunch.
 

2 Sat, 10/17 9:45am - 5:30pm

Volunteer Role: Volunteer Check In Attendant (Saturday)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Friday, 9:45AM-5:30PM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to check in volunteers and issuing any necessary equipment.
  • Volunteers have selected their job assignments in advance. A copy of these job assignments with description and check in information was sent in a confirmation email at the time of volunteer sign up.
  • Additional jobs at Volunteer Check In include:
    • Helping to setup check in;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook);
    • Helping to pack up check in;
    • Please be ready and willing to jump in and help with Runner Check In if they are short staffed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid parking is available in downtown Bar Harbor. The ParkMobile App is VERY handy. (Please keep your receipts if you would like to be reimbursed for parking by the race.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 1-2
 

We will bring in pizza for lunch. If there is something else you might prefer, please feel free to plan ahead to pack a lunch.
 

9 Sun, 10/18 6:15am - 8:30am

Volunteer Role: Marathon Start Area Crew

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 6:15AM-8:30AM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to set up and manage the Marathon and Relay start area in Bar Harbor.
  • Start Area jobs include:
    • Late bib pick up;
    • Directing runners to restrooms, baggage check, buses, etc.;
    • Loading Half-Marathon buses;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook);
    • Traffic control;
    • Loading the baggage vehicle (Limit one small bag per runner. Bags should be organized by chronologically bib number, which can be found on the Gear Check Tag that runner's will remove from the bottom of their bib number to identify their bag.);
    • Hang & remove vinyl banners & flags;
    • Barricade set-up and take-down;
    • Picking up discarded items after the race starts.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Paid and residential/permit parking in Bar Harbor does not begin until noon on Sundays.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 10-15
 

10 Sun, 10/18 6:30am - 9:00am

Volunteer Role: Half-Marathon Start Area Crew

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 6:30AM-9:00AM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to manage the Half-Marathon start area in Northeast Harbor.
  • Start Area jobs include:
    • Directing runners to restrooms, baggage check, etc.;
    • Answering questions (please review the Race Handbook);
    • Traffic control;
    • Loading the baggage vehicle (Limit one small bag per runner. Bags should be organized by chronologically bib number, which can be found on the Gear Check Tag that runner's will remove from the bottom of their bib number to identify their bag.);
    • Picking up discarded items after the race starts.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Northeast Harbor Marina or the Municipal Lot off Sea Street.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 8-10
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:20am - 9:20am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Route 3 to Cooksey Drive)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:20AM-9:20AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping Marathon Runners make the LEFT turn from Route 3 to Cooksey Drive, heading to Seal Harbor.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first runners will arrive at approximately 8:35AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead runner.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: There is a small gravel area on the right, just as you enter Cooksey Drive from Route 3. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.) There might be an EMCOMM vehicle parked there as well.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:20am - 10:00am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Manchester Road to Sargeant Drive, Northeast Harbor)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:20AM-10:00AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping both Half-Marathon and Marathon Runners stay the course and continue from Manchester Road STRAIGHT to Sargeant Drive, heading to Somes Sound.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM, just down the road from where you will be stationed.
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 8:35AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead Half-Marathon runners.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:15AM.
    • Maine State Police will also be providing an escort for the lead Marathon runners.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please find a place to park off to the side of Millbrook Road. The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:25am - 9:25am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Cooksey Drive and Rowland Road)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:25AM-9:25AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping Marathon Runners stay the course on Cooksey Drive, heading to Seal Harbor.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first runners will arrive at approximately 8:35AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead runner.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

  • The intersection of Cooksey Drive and Rowland Road. Note: There are TWO intersections with Rowland Road, and only one of them is marked. (You will be stationed at the one that is missing it's road sign.) If entering Cooksey Drive from Route 3, make sure you're at the second one. If entering from Seal Harbor, make sure you're at the first one. (There should be a barricade placed there as well, assuming someone unrelated to the race hasn't moved it.)
  • Volunteer Location GPS: 44.290395, -68.233320
  • Approx. Mile 7.4 of the Marathon.

Volunteer Parking: Please find a place to park off to the side of Rowland Road. (Remember, the road sign is missing, so make sure you're not parked anywhere near the barricade or painted marks.) The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:25am - 9:25am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Cooksey Drive to Steamboat Wharf Road)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:25AM-9:25AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping Marathon Runners make the sharp, hairpin LEFT turn from Cooksey Drive onto the steep downhill of Steamboat Wharf Road, heading to Seal Harbor.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first runners will arrive at approximately 8:40AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead runner.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please find a place to park at the Seal Harbor Dock and walk up. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

Sun, 10/18 8:40am - 10:00am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Sargeant Drive to Route 198 / Sound Drive)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:40AM-10:00AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping both Half-Marathon and Marathon Runners navigate the LEFT turn from Sargeant Drive to route 198, heading to Somesville.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM.
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 8:50AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead Half-Marathon runners.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:30AM.
    • Maine State Police will also be providing an escort for the lead Marathon runners.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please find a safe place to park off to the EAST side of Route 198, along the stretch SOUTH of the Sargeant Drive intersection. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles.) Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:45am - 10:45am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Route 198 / Sound Drive to Butler Road - SOUTH End)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:45AM-10:45AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping both Half-Marathon and Marathon Runners navigate the LEFT turn from Route 198 to Butler Road, heading to Somesville.
  • Butler Road makes a horseshoe along Route 198. You will be stationed at the SOUTH end where the race enters.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM.
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 8:55AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead Half-Marathon runners.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:35AM.
    • Maine State Police will also be providing an escort for the lead Marathon runners.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: There is a small gravel area at the south entrance to Butler Road where you're stationed. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.) There may also be EMCOMM vehicle parked here.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:45am - 10:45am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Butler Road to Route 198 / Sound Drive - NORTH End)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:45AM-10:45AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping both Half-Marathon and Marathon Runners navigate the LEFT turn from Butler Road to Route 198 / Sounds Drive, heading to Somesville.
  • Butler Road makes a horseshoe along Route 198. You will be stationed at the NORTH end where the race exits.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM.
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 8:55AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead Half-Marathon runners.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:35AM.
    • Maine State Police will also be providing an escort for the lead Marathon runners.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please find a place to safely park on the Eagle Lake Road, across from the intersection. The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway. This is also site of a Team Relay Exchange. (If you're familiar with the area and dedicated to the cause of not having parked vehicles on the course, park at MDI High School on the Eagle Lake Road and hike over to this intersection.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:50am - 10:00am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Main Street and Summit Road, Northeast Harbor)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:50AM-10:00AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping Marathon Runners stay the course and continue STRAIGHT down Main Street, heading to the Neighborhood House.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first runners will arrive at approximately 9:00AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead runner.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Northeast Harbor Marina or the Municipal Lot off Sea Street. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:50am - 10:00am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Main Street to Rock End Road, Northeast Harbor)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:50AM-10:00AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping Marathon Runners stay the course and continue from Main Street STRAIGHT across Neighborhood Road and STRAIGHT down Rock End Road, passing by the Neighborhood House.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first runners will arrive at approximately 9:00AM.
    • Maine State Police will be providing an escort for the lead runner.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.
  • Be advised that the Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM, at the the opposite end of Neighborhood Road from where you will be stationed. There will likely still be some Half-Marathon related activity around the Neighborhood House.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Northeast Harbor Marina or the Municipal Lot off Sea Street. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.)

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

1 Sun, 10/18 8:55am - 11:00am

Volunteer Role: Course Marshal (Route 198 / Sound Drive to Route 102 / Main Street, Somesville)

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:55AM-11:00AM.

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping both Half-Marathon and Marathon Runners navigate the LEFT turn from Route 198 / Sound Drive to Route 102 / Main Street, heading into downtown to Somesville.
  • If in doubt, see painted arrows and direct runners accordingly.
    • The Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM.
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:05AM.
    • There will be a police escort to lead the Half-Marathon runners.
    • The Marathon starts at 8:00AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approximately 9:45AM.
    • There will be a police escort to lead the Marathon runners.
    • Runners will be on the LEFT side of the road, running against traffic.
  • Please stay in place until the bulk (or all) of the race field has passed. Use your best judgement.
  • In addition to directing runners, you will also be helping to keep vehicular traffic slow as needed.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Mount Desert Post Office (1057 Main Street, Mount Desert) and walk back to the intersection. (The race course needs to be kept clear of parked vehicles. Take care not to park in a blind spot, or to unintentionally block someone's driveway.)

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Volunteer Check In Hours:

Equipment:

Volunteers Needed: 1
 

15 Sun, 10/18 9:00am - 3:00pm

Volunteer Role: Course Clean Up

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, various times.

Description of Volunteer Role: Clean up marathon route and transport equipment. Note: People with trucks needed.

Volunteer Location: Various locations along the race course.

Volunteer Check In Hours:

 

 

 

7 Sun, 10/18 8:30am - 10:30am

Volunteer Role: Finish Area Set Up Crew

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:30AM-10:30AM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to set up finish area in Southwest Harbor.
  • Jobs include:
    • Traffic control.
    • Unloading the baggage vehicle.
    • Hanging vinyl banners & flags.
    • Set-up barricades.
    • Helping the Finish Line Teams set-up the finish chute.
  • The Start Line Crew will be leaving Bar Harbor with the barricades and flags as quickly as possible after the race starts at 8AM. Please don't be shy about jumping into action and helping the finish line teams unwrap medals if you arrive before the barricades and flags.
  • The Marathon and Relay start at 8:00AM, while the Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approx. 9:30AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approx. 10:20AM.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Community Health Center off Village Green Way, the municipal lot off Village Green Way, or at the municipal lot at the end of Maple Lane (off Clark Point Road).

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 8-10
 

23 Sun, 10/18 8:30am - 3:00pm

Volunteer Role: Finish Line Attendant

Volunteer Assignment Time: Sunday, 8:30AM-3:00PM. (It's okay if you cannot work the entire shift.)

Description of Volunteer Role:

  • You will be helping to set up and manage the Finish Area in Southwest Harbor.
  • Please don't be shy about jumping into action if you're the first volunteer to show up! You will be:
    • Unwrapping medals (we need to unwrap as many as possible as quickly as possible!);
    • Awarding medals to finishers;
    • Keeping cups filled with water and Gatorade;
    • Keeping the finish area tidy by picking up any matter left out of place (MOOP) and disposing of it properly.
    • Additionally, folks may ask you where the bag check is, or where the port-a-johns are... both are located near the AREEP Results and Awards Kiosk, in front of Pemetic School.
  • The Marathon and Relay start at 8:00AM, while the Half-Marathon starts at 8:30AM
    • The first Half-Marathon runners will arrive at approx. 9:30AM.
    • The first Marathon runners will arrive at approx. 10:20AM.

Volunteer Location:

Volunteer Parking: Please park at the Community Health Center off Village Green Way, the municipal lot off Village Green Way, or at the municipal lot at the end of Maple Lane (off Clark Point Road).

Volunteer Check In Hours:

Volunteers Needed: 20-30