Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

It takes many dependable volunteers to make the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k fun, safe and successful. Please browse through the volunteer opportunities below. Once you have made your choice, please complete and submit the Volunteer Form at the bottom of the page.

We look forward to your contribution in the 2019 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k!

If you have any questions or have a large group that would like to volunteer, please e-mail our Volunteer Coordinator, Jason Springer at Jason@TuxBro.com!

Volunteer Opportunities

Friday, October 18

Expo Packet Pick-Up
Shift 1– 10:00am - 4:00pm @ TBD
Shift 2– 3:30pm - 8:30pm @ TBD

Expo/Packet Pick-Up volunteers will pass out participant’s bibs, shirts, etc. as well as other duties as assigned.
Volunteers Needed: 30 total (15 each shift)

Saturday, October 19

Saturday Set-Up Crew
6:00am - 8:00am @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Volunteers will assist in the set-up of the course, start area and finish area.
Some Lifting may be required.
Volunteers Needed: 5
Volunteer Headquarters
5:00am - 12:00pm @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Volunteers will assist in the assignment and organization of all event volunteers as well as serve as a question and answer location for spectators, volunteers and participants. Volunteer refreshments will also be served from this location.
Volunteers Needed: 3
Race Day Packet Pick-Up
5:30am - 8:30am @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Packet Pick-Up volunteers will pass out participant’s bibs, shirts, etc. as well as other light duties as assigned.
Volunteers Needed: 20
Gear Check
6:00am - 12:00pm @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Volunteers will organize and monitor participants gear throughout the duration of the race and assist them in picking up their materials once finished.
Volunteers Needed: 12
Start Line
6:30am - 8:30am @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Help with light set up of the start line and organization of participants into their starting positions.
Volunteers Needed: 5
Finish Line
7:30am - 11:30am @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Finish line volunteers can help in many different areas including, timing tag removal, refreshment distribution, medal distribution, and finish line assisting.
Volunteers Needed: 40
Water Stations
6:30am-12:30pm, Location Varies

Volunteers will be stationed at one of many water stations along the course, handing out refreshments to participants as they pass by. Water stations are to be managed ONLY by groups of 8 or more.
Volunteers Needed: 100
Course Management
6:30am-12:30pm, Location Varies

Volunteers will be placed along the course to monitor and provide directional assistance to participants. We will donate back to large groups volunteering in this position.
Volunteers Needed: 150
"ASK ME" Volunteer
6:30am-11:30am @ Ross-Ade Stadium

Volunteers will carry around binders that contain frequently asked questions, maps, detailed timelines. Volunteers will be set up to help answer questions of participants/spectators on race morning
Volunteers Needed: 5
Put me anywhere Volunteer!
Time & Location Varies

Not particular in your volunteer choice? These volunteers will help fill the areas where we need more help!
Volunteers Needed: Unlimited

Please submit the following form to volunteer.

We can always use the help.

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Expo Packet Pick-Up Shift 1 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Expo Packet Pick-Up Shift 2 - 3:30pm - 8:30pm
"ASK ME" Volunteer
Saturday Set-Up Crew - 6:00am - 8:00am
Volunteer Headquarters - 5:30am - 8:30AM
Race Day Packet Pick-Up - 5:30am - 8:30am
Gear Check - 6:00am - 11:30AM
Start Line - 6:30am - 8:30am
Finish Line - 6:30am - 11:30am
Water Stations (Groups of 10+ only)- 6:30am-12:30pm
Course Management 6:30am-11:30AM

Tear Down Crew
Put Me Anywhere - Time Varies
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Liability Waiver WAIVER (Must be signed) In consideration of the foregoing, I, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against any of the sponsors, organizers, City of Lafayette, City of West Lafayette, Purdue University, Lafayette-West Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tuxedo Brothers, Inc., their employees, contractors, volunteers for any and all claims of damages, demands or loss actions whatsoever which may arise as a result of my participation as a volunteer in this event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and I also understand the unique nature of volunteering for this event. Further, I grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my likeness for any legitimate purpose whatsoever. Do you accept the terms and conditions stated above?

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, October 19

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