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Pikes Peak Marathon

Sun September 20, 2026
Manitou Springs, CO 80829 US Directions

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Start Line

Info & Direction Guides - Shift 1

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be stationed at various points around Memorial Park and will provide information and directions to runners, volunteers, and spectators arriving at the race.These volunteers are key in keeping pedestrian traffic flowing.

Location

Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

Start Line Assistants

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

As the runners are anxiously awaiting for the start of the race, start line assistants will help direct and organize the runners into waves. Volunteers will also assist the wave sign holders by ensuring the waves of runners move forward towards the start line as the start of the race progresses.

Volunteers will also assist in the set up and take down of the start line barricades, and the removal of sponsor banners.

Location

Start line on Manitou Ave. near Memorial Park

Start Line Wave Sign Holders

September 20, 2026

Details

As a member of the start line team, volunteers will hold signs for wave starts along the starting line. Volunteers will also assist the start line assistants by ensuring the waves of runners move forward towards the start line as the start of the race progresses.

Volunteers will also assist in the set up/take down of the start line barricades and the removal of sponsor banners.

Location

Corner of Manitou Ave. and El Paso

Sweat Check - Shift 1

September 20, 2026

Details

As a courtesy to the participants, the event offers gear check service to all registered athletes. Responsibilities of these volunteers include collecting runners' gear bags, ensuring bags are labeled with runners' bib numbers and securely closed. Bags will then be loaded onto vehicles for transport to the recovery area.

Location

Memorial Park, Manitou Springs

Finish Line

Announcer's Assistant

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Announcer assistants will spot runners' bib numbers, access runners' information, and relay their information to the announcer.

Location

Finish line at corner of Ruxton and Manitou Avenue.

Info & Direction Guide - Shift 2

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be stationed at the finish line area to provide information and directions to runners and spectators.

Location

Finish line area at Manitou and Ruxton Avenues

Runner Assistants

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Runner Assistants will closely observe runners as they cross the finish line to determine who needs help and if that includes sitting down to rest or taking a trip to the medical area. Responsibilities may also include cleaning and sanitizing recovery areas. Assist as needed

Location

Finish line - Manitou and Ruxton Avenue

Finish Line Water & Snacks

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Runners need to quickly rehydrate and re-energize after their challenging race. Volunteers will set up the station and provide hydration and nutrition, as well as share their excitement and energy to congratulate runners and acknowledge their great accomplishments.

Location

Finish Line - Corner of Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Tent Exit Guard

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Once runners exit the finishers' tent, this volunteer's responsibility is to ensure that runners do not re-enter the tent. Re-entering will impede runner traffic flow exiting the tent resulting in traffic congestion and blocked paths.

Location

Finish line tent - Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Finish Line Tent Floater

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

The responsibility of the Finish Line Tent Floater includes monitoring and maintaining ice supply, trash cans, perimeter fencing, shower area, etc. The Floater will perform additional duties as needed.

Location

Finish line tent - Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Sweat Check - Finish Line

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

As a courtesy to the participants, the event offers gear check to all registered athletes. Runners' gear bags will be transported to the post-race recovery area where volunteers will help unload, organize, and then distribute the bags to the runners after they complete their race.

Location

Outside finish line tent at the corner of Ruxton and Manitou Avenues

Radio Status Keeper

September 20, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Radio Status Keeper will be located in the Marathon finish line tent. This role is responsible for communicating on the radio and documenting runner bib numbers based upon their turn around status called in by each aid station.

Location

Marathon Finish Line Tent on Manitou Avenue

Finish Line Medals

September 20, 2026

Details

Bring your energy and excitement to this finish line assignment! Greet and congratulate runners as they cross the finish, presenting runners with their finisher medals, and keeping a close eye on them to determine who needs help and if that includes sitting down to rest or a trip to the medical area. Assist as needed.

Set up and take down, as well as cleanup of the area are also included in your responsibilities.

Location

Finish Line

Post-Race Activities

Street Crossing Guard High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

While flaggers maintain the one-way traffic flow on Manitou Avenue, volunteer Street Crossing Guards will direct runners and other pedestrians when crossing the street from the finish line to the post recovery area in Soda Springs Park. An additional volunteer will control spectator foot traffic as they cross the finish line area to observe the incoming runners.

Location

Manitou and Ruxton Avenues

Finisher Shirt Distribution

September 20, 2026

Details

Do you thrive on organization? The responsibilities of these volunteers include organizing and distributing the hard earned finisher apparel to runners. Share their excitement and offer congratulations.

Location

Soda Springs Park

Runners' Food & Refreshments

September 20, 2026

Details

Runners need to rehydrate and re-energize after their race. Volunteers will set up the prep and service area, provide hydration and nutrition, and serve food to the runners upon their arrival to Soda Springs Park. The area will also need to be taken down and cleaned up after the event. Pack it in, pack it out.

Location

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Beer Garden

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Runners will be looking forward to celebrating their accomplishment with a cold beer. Beer Garden volunteers will be responsible for checking runners' wristbands, checking ID's, and assist in distributing beer. Volunteers will also be responsible for the take down and clean up of the area.

Location

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Runner Results Kiosk

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers are needed to assist with printing runner results cards. This is a free service to runners and new for 2024! Volunteers will be stationed at a printing kiosk to print a results card for runners and congratulate them on their accomplishment. Be a part of the post race party!

Location

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Aid and Water Stations

Ruxton Aid/Water Station High Priority

September 20, 2026

Details

Located at the base of Pikes Peak on Ruxton Avenue, volunteers will provide hydration as the runners come down the mountain. Enthusiastic encouragement and cheerful support will give the runners energy to complete the last mile to the finish line.

Location

Ruxton - Pikes Peak

Incline/Top of the Ws Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

This aid station is located approximately 1.9 trail miles up from the Barr Trail trailhead. All volunteers must be physically capable of hiking up Barr Trail (not the Incline) with a portion of Skratch and associated supplies as well as carrying appropriate personal clothing. Here they will provide hydration and encouragement to the runners. At the end of the day, trash must be carried back down the mountain. Pack it in, pack it out.

Location

Incline - Pikes Peak

No Name Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be provided transportation to and from the aid station where they will provide hydration and nutrition, as well as cheerful support for the runners. This aid station is located approximately 5 miles up Barr Trail. Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift.

Location

No Name - Pikes Peak

Cirque Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers are needed to provide runners with water, Skratch, snack items and to cheer on runners.

This aid station is located approximately 1.3 trail miles down from the Summit, at an elevation of 13,200 feet. All volunteers must be physically capable of hiking down the trail with a portion of food and associated supplies as well as carrying appropriate personal clothing and supplies. Volunteers must also be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions.

At the end of the day, trash and all supplies must be carried back to the Summit. Assistance with hose removal may be requested.

Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit). Volunteers need to commit to their entire shift.

Location

Cirque - Pikes Peak

Summit Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Experience the thrill of witnessing enthusiastic runners reach the summit and turnaround to head back down the mountain. Volunteers' responsibilities include assisting the aid/water station, supporting runners in need of medical attention, marshal runners needing help in finding the turnaround, and cheering and encouraging runners. Volunteers will set up the aid station area and provide hydration and nutrition for the runners before they begin their descent down the mountain. Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit).

Since this aid station is located at 14,115 feet elevation, volunteers must be acclimated to the altitude as well as be prepared for possible extreme and changing weather conditions. Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift.

Location

Summit - Pikes Peak

Merchandise

Merchandise Sales

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

If you possess a cheerful and helpful personality, consider volunteering for merchandise sales. Volunteers will assist customers, re-stock merchandise, and/or staff registers. Responsibilities may also include setting up and stocking merchandise displays or packing up leftover merchandise at the end of the day.

Location

Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Merchandise Pack Away

September 21, 2026

Details

Assist with organizing and packing away merchandise from this year's expo, for next year's events.

Location

Pikes Peak Marathon Office
441 Manitou Ave, Suite 100, Manitou Springs

Parking, Transportation, Traffic Control

Volunteer Parking

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Good morning, Early Birds! Parking attendants bring their cheery dispositions and greet volunteers as they get ready for an exciting day. You will direct volunteers to reserved parking sections in assigned parking locations. You will provide parking guidance and instructions, and ensure parking spaces for the maximum number of volunteers.

Location

Manitou Springs

Transportation - DRIVER

You must be 25-78 years old to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Drivers are responsible for transporting volunteers and supplies to and from various mountain locations. Volunteers must be comfortable with driving mountain roads.

For additional information, contact Brian Colopy at transportation@pikespeakmarathon.org

Ruxton Avenue Traffic Control High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Traffic control volunteers will help control tourist vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the Cog Railway station area, while the race is in progress. These high priority positions ensure the safety of our runners by providing a clear path for them to pass.

Location

Ruxton Avenue

Transportation - Drivers for Morning Volunteers High Priority

You must be 25-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Early Birds! This job is for you! Transport volunteers from the designated volunteer parking lot to their meetup in Manitou Springs. They've got a big day ahead of them.

Parking Attendant High Priority

September 20, 2026

Details

Do you like having authority? In this job, you will cheerfully monitor and ensure only volunteers have access to parking here.

Location

Dillon parking lot, Manitou Springs

On Course Assistance

Sherpas

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Sherpas will carry equipment to points on the trail starting from the Summit and working down the trail. Volunteers must be in good shape, be able to carry 30 lbs. of equipment, able to hike at high altitude, and must be prepared for extreme conditions. Multiple hiking trips may be required during the shift.

Volunteers need to commit to the entire shift. Transportation to the summit is provided (personal vehicles are not allowed to be driven to the summit).

Location

Pikes Peak Summit

Race Operations

The Whole Race Operations Bundle

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

If you are interested in and have the time commitment to volunteer for most or all of the Ascent and Marathon pre-race day, race day and post-race day tasks (see Race Operations under the Ascent and Marathon races for additional tasks), you can volunteer here for the Whole Race Operations Bundle. Work would begin the weekend before race weekend, and continue through to the week after. Amounting to roughly 2 weeks.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details and offer flexible work shifts.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Director at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Various

Pre-Race Day Operations - Base

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Become involved with the backbone of race set up. Volunteers are needed roughly 1 week prior to race day to pick up and prep supplies and equipment.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Acquire pickups and 18' trucks for transporting equipment and supplies
- Retrieve, clean and fill water tanks to deliver to aid/water stations
- Set up aid/water stations
- Pick up food
- Prep for hose lay
- Set up of Expo at Memorial Park

The Race Operations Director will contact all volunteers with schedule details and offer flexible work shifts.

For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Meet at Pikes Peak Marathon Office, 441 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Pre-Race Day Operations - Summit

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 16, 2026

Details

Volunteers involved with pre-race day tasks at the Summit must be in good physical condition. Volunteers must be able to hike and work at high altitude and carry 30 lbs.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Summit hose lay from the Summit to the Cirque aid/water station
- Prep mountain aid/water stations

The Race Operations Director will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Meet at Pikes Peak Marathon Office, 441 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Pre-Race Day Operations - W's Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be taken to the top of the Incline to carry out the hose lay to the aid/water station and set up the station. Volunteers must hike down to the W's and through wooded areas carrying water hoses. They will also hike down Barr Trail to the aid/water station, with water barrels and supplies.

Volunteers must be in good physical condition and able to carry 30 lbs.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Meet at Pikes Peak Marathon Office, 441 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Race Day Operations - Base

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

A variety of tasks will keep volunteers busy throughout race day.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Set up/Disassemble start line
- Set up/Disassemble finish line
- Set up/Clean up post-race celebration pavilion at Soda Springs Park
- Set up awards ceremony area
- Support finish activities, as needed
- Disassemble, take down and clean up all race associated equipment, supplies, etc.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Various

Race Day Operations - Summit

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers will work all day at high altitude and therefore must be in good physical condition. Additionally, volunteers will perform various set-up activities as needed and may also assist at the aid/water station. Tear-down includes picking up water hoses from the Cirque aid/water station and loading water hoses and aid/water station supplies into trucks.

Volunteers must be prepared for weather extremes and need to commit to the entire day.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Meet at Memorial Hall, Manitou Springs

Post-Race Days Operation - Base

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 21, 2026

September 22, 2026

September 23, 2026

Details

Race operations tasks continue after race day.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Unload, clean and return truck to appropriate businesses
- Empty, clean and return water tanks to storage unit
- Return supplies into storage

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Pikes Peak Marathon Office, 441 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Post-Race Days Operation - W's Aid/Water Station

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 26, 2026

Details

Volunteers will be transported to the top of the Incline. Here they will hike down Barr Trail or through wooded areas to pick up, coil and return hoses to the top of the Incline. Hoses will then be loaded onto trucks to be transported for storage.

Volunteers must be in good physical condition and be able to carry 30 lbs.

The Race Operations Lead will contact volunteers with schedule details. For additional information, contact the Race Operations Lead at operations@pikespeakmarathon.org

Location

Meet at Pikes Peak Marathon Office, 441 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Runners' Packets

Packet Pick-Up

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

After setting up the packet pick-up area, volunteers will distribute runners' race bibs and sweat/gear check bags. At the end of the day, the bibs are securely stored and the area is cleaned up.

Additionally, volunteers may be needed to place directional signs, assist runners in looking up their bib numbers, answer questions, and provide race information.

Location

Memorial Park

Supporting Organizations

4X4 Club

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteers must be a member of the 4X4 Club to assist in transporting volunteers to their positions on the mountain. Contact Jim Jenista at jjenista@aol.com to volunteer.

Other

Volunteer Check-in

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Greet volunteers as they arrive to support our runners. Volunteers' names will be checked as well as to whether their liability waivers have been signed. You will also hand out assigned volunteer shirts, provide wristbands, and direct volunteers to their task locations.

Location

Memorial Hall and Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs

Volunteer/Staff Floater

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2026

Details

Volunteer Floaters will ensure all volunteers have a break throughout their shifts. In addition, they will offer water, snacks and sandwiches and perform miscellaneous tasks as needed. Everyone will love to see you!

Leads/Committee/Leadership

Minimum met.

Details

Leads, coordinators, and staff who will be leading race activities during the Marathon are requested to register.

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