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Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

Sun May 10, 2026
San Jose, CA 95134 US

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SATURDAY - Day Before

Packet Pickup - Sports Basement Medium Priority

May 9, 2026

Details

Give out packets and t-shirts at Sports Basement the day before.

Location

Sports Basement
Location TBD

Setup - Day Before

May 9, 2026

Details

Help set up the course the day before the race. We will set up both the Expo and Transition.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Setup & Tear Down

Setup - Early AM

May 10, 2026

Details

Set up the Pool, Track and Bike Course

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Tear Down

May 10, 2026

Details

Stay after the race and help tear down the course. Stack up the barriers, cones, and bike racks, take down the signs, put the track and expo area back the way we found it. Etc.

This includes light, moderate, and/or heavy physical exertion. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and work gloves.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Check-in

Bike & Helmet Safety Check

May 10, 2026

Details

DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS TASK UNLESS ANDREW YEE TOLD YOU TOO

Do you have bike mechanic skills? These checks provide a base-level check of things like air in tires, loose parts, brakes work, and proper helmet fit.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Packet Pickup - onsite

May 10, 2026

Details

Packet Pickup is the first contact most kids and parents have with volunteers. You will check them in, hand out their Packets and T-shirts.

This can be a slightly hectic place, especially when lots of kids show up at once to register. Need folks with great communication and organization skills. And patience.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Body Marking

May 10, 2026

Details

Mark our racer's waves and bib number on their bodies with a sharpie. It's a triathlon thing.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Race Areas

Transition Area High Priority

May 10, 2026

Details

You will help all the participants find a place to set up their gear when they first arrive. Then, during the race, make sure their shoelaces are tied, help them find their transition spot, and send them off in the right direction.

ALL VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SAFE SPORT TRAINED. (We will help you with this.)

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Pool Deck High Priority

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 10, 2026

Details

You will help out on the pool deck with all aspects of the swim. Helping kids in and out, counting laps and ensuring the safety of the kids in the pool.

Lifeguards will be on hand, so you don't need lifeguard experience.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Lifeguards

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 10, 2026

Details

Certified lifeguard are needed to help on the pool deck. ONLY SIGN UP HERE IF YOU WORK FOR SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Bike Course High Priority

You must be 16-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 10, 2026

Details

Kids bike on a closed course with volunteers spread out along every part of it. The main focus here is safety and cheering on the kids as they make their way through the bike course.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Run Course High Priority

May 10, 2026

Details

The run course is on the track. You will help kids count their laps and ensure the safety of the participants as they make their way around the track and into the finish chute. It also entails a little "traffic control" of parents and adoring fans.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Finish Line

May 10, 2026

Details

What a great place to be when the kids come into the finish chute! You'll help with giving them their medals and some water.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Expo

Expo Support

May 10, 2026

Details

You will hand out food and drink, supervise our Cheer Station and other games to make sure supplies don't walk away and younger children get the help they need. Also, make sure vendors get food and help out in general.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Awards Ceremony Low Priority

May 10, 2026

Details

Help announce winners, hand out awards, keep people off the stage and run a raffle.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Other

Announcing

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

May 10, 2026

Details

Please do not sign up for this task unless you have been told to by the Race Director.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Floaters Low Priority

May 10, 2026

Details

You will be assigned to an area on Race Day based on need. Be prepared for anything!

There are two shifts so the entire day is covered.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

Photographers

May 10, 2026

Details

Take photos (and video if you have the equipment) for marketing purposes -- awards, kids interacting with volunteers and sponsors' products, etc.

Location

Kathleen MacDonald High School - 3588 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA US 95134

Meet at the Basketball Courts in the back of the High School off Cabrillo St. and near the Pool and Tennis Courts (Not the ones at the Middle or Elementary School)

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