RACE WEEKEND:
Volunteer Information

We couldn’t host this award-winning race without award-winning volunteers!
Thank you for your willingness to help.

2024 Volunteer reg will open in Early September

Click HERE to sign up to be alerted when volunteer reg opens

Volunteers should be ready and willing to tackle whatever needs to be done. We will do our very best to assign you to the tasks you select. However, we may need to place you as needed. Please be prepared and be flexible. Any portion of the race week that you're available is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers may switch tasks with other volunteers as personal needs might change. Simply train your sub and move to the next spot as needed. DO NOT abandon your post without first explaining your assigned task to your replacement.

If your plans change and you are unable to help please contact us ASAP.

Race Packet assembly + Expo Set-up

MDI YMCA
21 Park Street
Bar Harbor

Race Weekend volunteering kicks off early with packet assembly and expo set-up on the Thursday before race day.

Many hands make for light work and lots of fun! In 2015 we knocked it out of the park assembling all race packets in just under an hour!

If you are available before 6:00PM to help transport materials from our office to the MDI YMCA, please let us know.

Race Check-In

MDI YMCA
21 Park Street
Bar Harbor

Jobs at the Race Check-In include:

  • Helping to set-up check-in.

  • Issuing bib numbers.

  • Issuing bib numbers.

  • Issuing race shirts.

  • Issuing race bags.

  • Checking in volunteers.

  • Replenishing stock.

  • Breaking down cardboard.

  • General tidying-up of the Expo area.

  • Assisting participants with data changes.

  • Answering questions.

  • Helping to pack-up check-in.

Start Line

Marathon/Relay:
200 Main Street
Bar Harbor

Half-Marathon:
1 Kimball Road
Northeast Harbor

Start Line jobs include:

  • Directing runners to restrooms, baggage check, buses, etc.

  • Traffic control.

  • Loading buses.

  • Loading the baggage vehicle.

  • Hang & remove vinyl banners & flags.

  • Barricade set up and take down.

  • Picking up discarded items after the race starts.

Official Fluids Station

Various locations

Official Fluids Stations are manned by local high school sports teams, civic groups, and race sponsors.

  • All items needed including water, Gatorade, tables, cups, trash cans & liners, etc. will be supplied the race.

  • All teams should have a minimum of 8 volunteers.

  • Teams are encouraged to dress up and give their station a theme!

  • If your group would like to host an Official Fluids Station, please contact: info [at] runmdi.org

  • Availability is extremely limited.

Course Marshal

Various locations

Course Marshals should be familiar with the roads and intersections of Mount Desert Island, as well as familiar with our race course.

  • Help direct runners at difficult intersections.

  • Traffic control.

Finish Line Set up & Take down

327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor

Finish Line set up and take down jobs include:

  • Traffic control.

  • Unloading the baggage vehicle and organizing bags by number.

  • Hang & remove vinyl banners & flags.

  • Barricade set up and take down.

  • Picking up discarded items after the race concludes.

Finish Line Teams

327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor

Volunteer Jobs at the Finish Line include:

  • Unwrapping & presenting medals.

  • Wrapping finishers in space blankets.

  • Finish line fluids station.

  • Directing finishers to restrooms, buses, etc.

  • Keeping the area clear of discarded items.

Pre-Registered Volunteers: Please refer to your original confirmation email that you received at the time of volunteer sign up for detailed information to fulfill your volunteer role, and/or come to check in to request more information.

  • WHERE—
    MDI YMCA Gymnasium, 21 Park Street in Bar Harbor.

  • WHEN—
    Friday 3:00PM-7:00PM
    Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM