Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K Volunteer Registration

Early Packet Pickup Marathon & Half Marathon - Expo

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

January 30, 2027

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

3:30 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Goodie Bag Assembly

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January 29, 2027

2:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Early Packet Pick Up - 5K

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

January 29, 2027

2:30 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Early Packet Pickup 5k/Expo- Check-in Bib Assignment

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January 29, 2027

2:30 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be assigning bibs. Must be comfortable with using tablets (though you will be trained on the specifics of the task in the process). Will be mainly seated.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Early Packet Pickup Marathon & Half Marathon /Expo - Check in Bib Assignment

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January 30, 2027

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

3:30 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be assigning bibs. Must be comfortable with using tablets (though you will be trained on the specifics of the task in the process). Will be mainly seated.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Entertainment- Packet Pickup

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January 29, 2027

2:30 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

5:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

January 30, 2027

12:30 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

3:00 pm CST - 5:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Don some festive costumes (provided) and hype up the crowds! We need a few people to keep the party going at packet pickup.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

5K Home Base Set Up

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January 30, 2027

7:30 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 10 more needed)

Details

Help set up for race. Some heavy lifting may be required.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Race Day Runner Check-in - 5K

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January 30, 2027

7:15 am CST - 9:00 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Water Stop - 5K

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January 30, 2027

8:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gear Check - 5K

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January 30, 2027

7:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

- Collect bags-label with bib number and keep until participant finishes.
**THEY MUST HAVE A BIB TO PICKUP BELONGINGS**

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Clean up - 5K

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January 30, 2027

10:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help up clean up and pack up after the race.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Course Monitor - 5K High Priority

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January 30, 2027

8:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Keep runners on the trail and cheer them on

Location

as directed by Course Manager

Parking Monitor 5k

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January 30, 2027

6:30 am CST - 8:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

This parking lot will be ONLY for Hangout customers and private passes - no runners. Directing public parking away from The Hangout parking lot, and checking parking passes for vendors.

Location

The Hangout parking lot

Awards- 5k

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January 30, 2027

9:45 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist with handing out awards and stay at awards table for those that walk up during race day.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Awards

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January 31, 2027

9:15 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

11:30 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist with handing out awards and stay at awards table for those that walk up during race day.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Race Day Setup

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January 31, 2027

6:00 am CST - 9:00 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Tasks as needed for race morning setup.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gear Check

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January 31, 2027

6:30 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 2 more needed)

9:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

12:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Label and check-in runner gear bags and keep organized. Hand bags back out as requested by runners.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Finish Line Support

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January 31, 2027

8:30 am CST - 12:30 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

12:30 pm CST - 4:30 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Hand out medals and/or water, clean up trash in the area, provide other help as needed at finish line.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Parking Monitor- Full and Half

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

January 31, 2027

5:45 am CST - 7:45 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

This parking lot will be ONLY for Hangout customers and private passes - no runners. Directing public parking away from The Hangout parking lot, and checking parking passes for vendors.

Location

The Hangout parking lot

Race Day Runner Check-in - Marathon & Half Marathon

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January 31, 2027

6:15 am CST - 8:30 am CST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Entertainment

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January 31, 2027

9:30 am CST - 1:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Don some festive costumes (provided) and hype up the crowds! We need a few people to keep the party going at the finish line.

Location

The Hangout finish line

Hospitality

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January 30, 2027

7:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

January 31, 2027

6:00 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

10:00 am CST - 2:30 pm CST (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Prep and maintain pre/post run junk food table.
Serve post race food to participants.

Location

The Hang Out Finish Line

Bike Lead - Half Marathon

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January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on marathon course. For your safety, please wear helmet and visible clothing.

Location

From starting line at the Hangout and back, enjoy the fun of riding the course through Gulf State Park.

Sweeper - Half Marathon

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January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 11:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Trail marathon to make sure everyone completes course and notify water stops that they can close where appropriate. Some water stops serve marathon.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Bike Lead - Marathon

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January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 11:30 am CST (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on marathon course. For your safety, please wear helmet and visible clothing.

Location

From starting line at the Hangout and back, enjoy the fun of riding the course through Gulf State Park.

Sweeper - Marathon

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January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 2:00 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Trail marathon to make sure everyone completes course and notify water stops that they can close.

Course Monitor

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

January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 8:00 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

7:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Direct runners to make proper turns on the course. Where appropriate, inform runners and motorists to ensure runner safety.

Location

(1) West Beach Blvd. (SR 182) & Gulf Shore Parkway (SR 59)
(1) Gulf Shore Parkway (SR 59) & East 14th Ave.
(2) Mile 9.3, Orange Beach Blvd. (SR 161) & Catman Rd. (Park entrance)
(1) Mile 9.8, Orange Beach Blvd. (SR 161) & Catman Rd. (Inside park, 0.5 miles from entrance.

Course Assistant High Priority

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

January 31, 2027

7:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am CST - 3:00 pm CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist one of our staff course managers on the course. Heavy lifting is required.

Location

Enjoy a day of exploring Gulf State Park on an ATV or staff vehicle.

Clean up and load up

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January 31, 2027

2:00 pm CST - 5:00 pm CST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help clean up and load truck as race ends

Location

The Hangout by start/finish line