This key position is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the U.S. side of the course on race day. Monitors observe conditions on the course, including runners, spectators and traffic. Issues that need attention are addressed by the Monitors or reported to the proper race authority for resolution. In-person orientation meeting required.

The Detroit Free Press Marathon uses a staggered start to help prevent congestion. Runners are assigned to waves prior to the race based on their expected finish time. Start Line volunteers will help separate the waves, assist runners in finding the correct wave and lead your wave forward at the assigned start time. You will then go to the finish line to assist in handing out medals, heatsheets, fluids and food.

Finish Line volunteers distribute medals, heatsheets, fluids, and food to runners. You may also help moving runners through the finish cute and help with various Finish Line area tasks. Your role(s) will be assigned to you the day of the Marathon.

Assist with stuffing runner goodie bags with flyers and products. No heavy lifting required. Volunteers must be 17 or older. Light breakfast or lunch included.

Collect and organize runners' bags before the race, sort them in numerical order, and help return them to runners after they finish.

This job includes setting up and breaking down a fluid station along the course. Volunteers will prepare and pour water and Gatorade, then hand out fluids to athletes as they pass—offering encouragement along the way! You'll work with a station captain to manage tasks and keep things running smoothly. It's a lively, hands-on role that's essential to the runner experience.

This job includes setting up and breaking down a nutrition station on the course. Volunteers will help unpack and prepare items, including opening packaging and organizing nutrition treats. During the race, you'll pass these out to runners—cheering them on as you go! You'll report to a station captain for instructions and support. It's a fun, fast-paced role that puts you right in the action!

This job includes setting up and breaking down a fluid station along the course. This position location will be assigned closer to race day. Volunteers will prepare and pour water and Gatorade, then hand out fluids to athletes as they pass—offering encouragement along the way! You'll work with a station captain to manage tasks and keep things running smoothly. It's a lively, hands-on role that's essential to the runner experience.

Volunteers will assist in setting up various booths at the Health & Fitness Expo including Problems & Solutions, Packet Pick up, Team Relay, etc. Includes lifting, organizing, opening and unpacking boxes, organizing runner bibs, putting up signage and various other activities.

Work one-on-one with runners to resolve any last minute problems they are having with their race registrations. Must be able to fill out multiple forms, look information up on computers and work with an iPad or iPhone to process credit card fees. Shifts are at the Health & Fitness Expo, held at Huntington Place (formerly known as Cobo) and requires standing for most of the shift. A fast-paced environment, often non-stop, but with a great team of folks who support each other and make it a fun environment.

In the 'support' role at the Problems & Solutions booth, you will assist the 'specialist' by moving between various areas of Runner Packet Pick Up area to retrieve runner bibs, team relay folders, runner t-shirts and/or goodie bags. You may also be asked to engage with runners waiting in the P&S line to be sure they are in the right place for the issue they are trying to resolve and if needed, redirecting them to the proper location. Training will be provided. This role requires the ability to moving quickly between different Expo booths and/or stand for the entire shift. Must like working with various people in a fast paced environment.

Help Expo vendors load in and set up their booths. Volunteers should be comfortable walking, standing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Welcome guests to the Health & Fitness Expo and help guide them to the Runner Services and Packet Pick-Up area. Ideal for friendly, outgoing volunteers who enjoy greeting people with a smile.

Volunteer will be positioned in front of the EnMotive computer assigning bibs to registrants. This role requires you to be comfortable with computers and you will receive all training during your shift.

Distribute goodie bags and race shirts for any of the following events: Marathon, Half-Marathons, Challenge Series, Relay, 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash. Volunteers may be asked to help with other Expo tasks, such as restocking or reorganizing materials.

Answer questions about all of the races, parking and other logistical information. Knowledge of the marathon and its events is highly recommended. Informational material will be provided for you onsite.

Help bring the Marathon Shop to life! This shift includes setting up merchandise displays, organizing gear, and prepping the space for race weekend shoppers. If you love merchandising, being hands-on, and digging into vintage race swag, this one's for you!

Join the fun at the Marathon Shop! We're looking for energetic volunteers to help sell vintage race gear, assist customers with sizes, and support our cashiers at checkout. This role involves standing and moving around the store area—but we're happy to provide seating if needed. If you love retail vibes and chatting with fellow race fans, this is your spot!

This role involves restacking pallets, breaking down displays, and packing up the Marathon Shop. It's a physical shift that requires heavy lifting.

Collect and organize runners' bags for 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash participants. Ensure bags are sorted in numerical order and help return them to runners after they finish their race.

This key position is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash race courses. Monitors observe conditions on the course, including runners, spectators and traffic. Issues that need attention are addressed by the Monitors or reported to the proper race authority for resolution. Monitors will meet up near the course roughly around 7:30am the day of the race to receive a safety vest, position location & volunteer shirt.

Answer questions about all of the races, parking and other logistical information. Knowledge of the marathon and its events is highly recommended. Informational material will be provided for you onsite.

Assist with distribution of food and fluids for runners after the 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash.

Unpack medals and distribute them to 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash winners.

Distribute 5K, 1-Mile presented by Precision Garage, Kids Marathon presented by Priority Health, and Meijer Little Detroit Dash bibs onsite before the races.

Before the race starts, help staff separate the start line waves and get runners off on time.

Help set up the Saturday events.

Help navigate the parking in the ramps.

Help pack away the Saturday events.

The Relay Bus Captain will ensure that participants get on the right bus, they have their bib number on and fully displayed, and they are bringing only allowable personal belongings on board. The Relay Bus Captain will ride the bus and help the bus driver with directions to ensure the bus takes the correct route to the relay exchange, and that it returns to bus staging using the correct route once the bus is full with returning participants.

The Relay Bus Staging Captain will be outside at the bus staging area and ensure participants get on the right bus, they have their bib number on and fully displayed, and they are bringing only allowable personal belongings on board. The Relay Bus Staging Captain does NOT ride the bus.

Relay Reunion is the post race tent where relay participants can all meet, relax, and pick up their post event food. The Relay Reunion volunteer will assist with general duties such as organizing and providing food, fluids, heat sheets and assisting runners if needed. You may also assist at the bus pick up/ drop off area by directing runners who need a ride to their exchange and those who return from their leg to Relay Reunion.

Answer questions about all of the races, parking and other logistical information. Knowledge of the marathon and its events is highly recommended. Informational material will be provided for you onsite.

The position and its responsibilities include answering runners' and spectators' questions, providing directions when needed (a map of the Conquered blueprint will be provided), and monitoring and reporting highly congested areas to the Conquered director. Volunteers will be positioned in Campus Martius and Cadillac Square throughout the duration of the Conquered After Party.

This job is specific to non-HFHS licensed Advanced Practice Providers. Please provide us with your specific credentials/licensing, your clinical skills as they relate to sports medicine and emergency care, and any previous experience with providing medical at mass sporting events.

This job is specific to non-HFHS licensed Athletic Trainers. Please provide us with your specific credentials/licensing, your clinical skills as they relate to sports medicine and emergency care, and any previous experience with providing medical at mass sporting events.

This job is specific to students or non-licensed clinical providers. Medical students, Physical Therapy students, ski patrol, EMT, and ED techs are some examples from our previous medical teams.

This job is specific to non-HFHS licensed Physicians. Please provide us with your specific credentials/licensing, your clinical skills as they relate to sports medicine and emergency care, and any previous experience with providing medical at mass sporting events.

This job is specific to non-HFHS licensed Physical Therapist. Please provide us with your specific credentials/licensing, your clinical skills as they relate to sports medicine and emergency care, and any previous experience with providing medical at mass sporting events.

This job is specific to non-HFHS licensed Nurses. Please provide us with your specific credentials/licensing, your clinical skills as they relate to sports medicine and emergency care, and any previous experience with providing medical at mass sporting events.