The Brat Fest 5K & 10K Bun Run, 5K Hot Dog Jog, 5K Walk & 1K Kid’s Run are events that take many great people to make it a success. If you are one of those great people, we would love to have you on our team. You can click on the link below to register as a volunteer. All of our volunteers will be treated to complimentary snacks and soda while volunteering and a free Event Staff Shirt. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you were a part of something big that helps many people in our community.
COURSE MARSHAL 1
Runners will approach you around 9:05 am, point them in the right direction. Runners will do a loop and approach you again between 9:10 and 10:15. Once 10 minutes has passed and you see no more runners, you can head back to the finish line to collect your free brat and beer/soda coupon.
COURSE MARSHAL 2
Runners will approach you around 9:06 am, point them in the right direction. Runners will do a loop and approach you again between 9:08 and 10:14. Once 10 minutes has passed and you see no more runners, you can head back to the finish line to collect your free brat and beer/soda coupon.
COURSE MARSHAL 3
Runners will approach you around 9:08 am, point them in the right direction. 10K Runners will continue on the road and 5K Runners will go back on the bike path along the water. Look at bibs for 5K & 10K Runners. 10K Runners will do a loop and approach you again between 9:21 and 10:14. Once 10 minutes has passed and you see no more runners, you can head back to the finish line to collect your free brat and beer/soda coupon.
WATER STATION
Runners will approach you around 9:05 am, 10K Runners will do a loop and approach you again between 9:21 and 10:13. Fill water cups 2/3 full and hand out to runners. Do not block the bike path and do not put your fingers inside the cups. Once 10 minutes has passed and you see no more runners, you can head back to the finish line to collect your free brat and beer/soda coupon.
WATER STATION & BRAT FEST
You can walk to the water station from Brat Fest on Willow Island or you can drive and park in the Olin Park parking lot.
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN
All volunteers will check-in At Brat Fest on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center.Look for the Madison Events trailer and/or tent (bright red).
LEAD BIKE 10K RUN
You can check-in at 8:30-8:45. You will lead the 10K runners from Willow Island, to the Monona Terrace Convention Center, and back. You will then do a sweep of the course to let the staff know where the last runner is located.
LEAD BIKE 5K RUN
You can check-in at 8:30-8:45. You will lead the 5K runners from Willow Island, to Olin Park, and back. You will then do a sweep of the course to let the staff know where the last runner is located.
Volunteer Duties and Descriptions
Packet Pick-up and Registration
Help locate and distribute the “goodie bags” to all of the participants.
Help runners and walkers register and pay for the event.
Course Marshal
Help guide runners and walkers from one location along the course.
Water/Aid Station
Fill and hand out cups of water/sports drink to participants.
Set-Up/Tear-Down
Help set-up the Starting Line and Finish Line areas. Some moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
Start/Finish Line
Set-Up and distribute water, sports drinks, bagels, bananas and other items at the Finish Line.
Course Nurse
Help with participants who may need medical attention. Monitor for serious injuries and contact Race Officials and 911 via 2-Way Radios.
Lead Bicyclist
You will stay in front of your lead runner and make sure they follow you across the finish line. You will have radio contact with the Race Director and/or Race Announcer so the winners name can be announced as they finish. Must have your own bike and be 18 or older.
Floater
You will fill-in wherever you are needed except the Lead Bike and Course Nurse positions.
Volunteers should park in the main lot near the start/finish line area.
