Volunteer Information
Click here to register on-line at http://volunteer.marathonguide.com/VolunteerRegistration/SarasotaMarathon.cfm or download a printable form by clicking here to register to be a volunteer.
 An event this large would never happen without the help of hundreds of volunteers. Whether you are a local who wants to show off Sarasota's hospitality or a visitor who has a friend or relative in the event, you can help us out. If you or your organization would like to volunteer at this year's event, please take a moment to fill out the Volunteer Application form on-line or on paper. For more information on volunteering, please email us at
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A marathon is a unique community event--a bold event that challenges our sense of what we as individuals can achieve. It is different than any other endurance event because participants are "ordinary people" doing something extraordinary. They are people who have challenged themselves by following a dream, by committing to a goal that pushes the limits of what they believe they can do. They are an inspiration to the entire community, creating a spirit of optimism, achievement, and success. They demonstrate that we can reach our dreams and benefit others if we push ourselves, work hard, and persevere. Be a part of something special! Volunteer your talents!
As a thank you, all volunteers will receive an official 2008 ABC 7 Volunteer tee-shirt. All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian approval on their volunteer registration and must be in a volunteer position with adult supervision. If a group of minors is interested in volunteering, we request the group provide adequate adult volunteers for the group. We appreciate the support and enthusiasm all our volunteers provide in advance and we thank everyone who has generously donated their time and effort to make this year's marathon the best yet!
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Race Day, Marathon & Half Marathon, Sunday, March 2, 2008
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Course Monitor - During marathon and half marathon, provide runners directions when required, assist in keeping the course clear of vehicular traffic. Provide alternate routes to vehicles. Keep road blocked signs intact until the area captain advises section of course closed. *Exact times and location TBA
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Bike Monitor - Must provide your own bicycle. During marathon and half marathon, assist in keeping the participants on course, aide in keeping the course clear of traffic, contact the Medical director in case of emergency.
*Exact times and location TBA
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Water/Aid Station - Set up aid stations. Pass out water, sports drink, bandages, etc. to runners. Pick up litter in vicinity of station throughout race (runner traffic permitting). Clean up and reload equipment into marathon vehicles after aid station closes.
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Entertainment - Provide various forms of entertainment along the race route, eg. cheering teams, music, drumming, dance, etc.
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Start/Finish Line - Collect runners' gear bags before race start. Help set up finish chute area. Relocate and numerically rearrange checked-gear bags in the post-race area to facilitate retrieval by runners. Provide finishing runners with water, award finisher medals, remove timing chips from runners' shoes, and direct finishers to post race area. Escort runners in need of medical attention to medical tent. Assist runners retrieving their checked-gear bags. Assist with tear down of finish area.
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Medical Station-MD's & DO's; RN, LPN or Respiratory Therapists; EMT's; Medical Students; and Non-medical Assitants: needed to assist at one of three designated medical aid stations. Acceptance as a medical volunteer and specific location of assignment contingent upon approval by Sarasota Marathon Medical Directors.
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Post Race - Greet runners, walkers and other attending guests. Provide direction to participants and guests to various post race areas. Relay information from timers to Post Race Coordinator and post updated race results as they become available. Assist with awards ceremonies. Help with setting up tables, serving food and beverages as required in runner post race and VIP areas.
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Post Race Merchandise Sales and Runner Gear Bag Retrieval - Arrange, restock and sell marathon merchandise. Assist runners in retrieving thier checked gear bags. Repack merchandise at end of post race party.
Pre-Marathon
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Goody Bag Stuffing - Approx. 2 Weeks Before Marathon Weekend - Insert flyers, catalogs, products, etc into runners' goody bags for distribution at packet pick-up.
ABC 7 Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1, 2008
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Set Up - Assist in placing marathon posters, signs and information and arranging packet pick-up, marathon merchandise, and other marathon related booths at the ABC 7 Health and Fitness Expo on Friday ONLY.
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Greeter - Greet participants and guests. Direct them to begin packet pick up procedures or to registration, as appropriate. Answer runners' basic questions about the race or local area or direct them to the appropriate station for further assistance.
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Packet Pickup - Hand out packets, race bibs and shirts to participants. Direct runners to chip verification. Answer runners' basic questions about the event and local area.
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Merchandise Sales - Help with sales of marathon items. Arrange merchandise, keep tables stocked and items folded. After close of expo Saturday, merchandise sales volunteers will repack merchandise for transport to post race area for sale on marathon Sunday.
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Information Booth - Provide participants with information about the event, marathon and half marathon race routes, parking, etc. Answer participants' questions about the event and the local area. (Information guide will be available for your reference.) Distribute race materials (as necessary.)
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Expo Registration - Guide participants through registration procedures. Collect payment and process registration forms as required. Direct registrant to complete packet pick-up procedures.
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Solutions - Assist runners who are experiecing difficulties with registration or packet pick up. Assist runners wishing to change from one race to another. Provide or seek solutions to the runners' problems.
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Floater - Provide hospitality to invited guest speakers and expo VIPs. Periodically offer water or snacks (provided) to expo volunteers. Fill in other expo job positions where needed during rushes or durinig volunteer breaks.
Sign up now to be part of this exciting weekend!
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