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Volunteer in 2018!
The New York City Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help and support of the 1,500+ volunteers that lend a hand race weekend. We cannot thank you enough for donating your time and effort to help make the NYC Tri a memorable experience for everyone involved. We couldn't do it without you!
Volunteer in 2018 and Receive a Guaranteed Entry into the 2019 race!
All Volunteers that complete their volunteer shift during the 2018 race, receive guaranteed entry into the 2019 race. Only one guaranteed entry is given per person. If you work multiple shifts, you will only receive one guaranteed entry.
Guaranteed Entry Explained:
A guaranteed entry means you will receive the opportunity to register for the 2019 race before the Registration Drawing opens, and therefore are guaranteed a spot in the race. Volunteers have the option to use this entry or pass it on to a family member of friend. You MUST register during the time frame we specify. It DOES NOT mean that you get free entry into the race.
Plans Changed? No longer able to volunteer in 2018?
If you have registered to volunteer race weekend and can no longer attend, please email us at volunteer@nyctri.com. Failure to notify race management prior to your shift that you will not be in attendance will result in a permanent ban from volunteering at the New York City Triathlon.
Shifts (38)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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T-Shirt Sorting and Packet Stuffing | 10:00am (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | 1335 6th Avenue New York, New York 10019 | Volunteers will sort athlete and volunteer t-shirts and help place swim caps and other athlete necessities/goodies into athlete packets for pick-up at the EXPO during the weekend. | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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PACKET PICK-UP: Friday Set-Up | 9:30am (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | 1211 6th Avenue New York, New York 10036 Hilton New York Midtown | Assist staff with set up for the various stations | Over |
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PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday PM | 1:00pm (ET) | 6:00pm (ET) | 1211 6th Avenue New York, New York 10036 Hilton New York Midtown | Volunteer will assist with the packet pick-up process (Greeters, Briefings, Packet ID, Goodie Bags/T's, Chips) **Please note, if you are racing in this year's Tri, you are still able to volunteer with us on Saturday! We would love to have you with us as many athletes will do this as... | Over |
Transition Tour Guide | 2:00pm (ET) | 6:00pm (ET) | Fox Business Network Transition Tours Running continuously, lasting approximately 20 minutes. WHEN: Saturday, June 30th, 2018, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Riverside Park & 72nd Street – 79th Street | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | |
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Volunteer Captain | 3:00am (ET) | 1:30pm (ET) | Over | ||
RACE MORNING TRANSPORTATION | 3:30am (ET) | 7:00am (ET) | 1211 6th Avenue New York, New York 10036 Hilton New York | On race morning, shuttles will transport athletes from the Host Hotel (Hilton Midtown) to Transition and the Swim Start. Volunteers will help direct athletes to the buses and assist Race Management with coordinating the boarding/departures/arrivals of the buses. | Over |
NYC TRI Medical Volunteer Registration | 4:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | All Medical Volunteers are coordinated through our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Klion. If you are interested in one of these positions, please reach out to mark.klion@gmail.com. | Over | |
Paratriathlete Handler | 4:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Assist with the paratriathletes at different points along the course | Over | |
SWIM START: Wave Sign Holders | 4:00am (ET) | 9:00am (ET) | New York, New York 10025 Swim Start, 99th Street and the Hudson River | Athletes are divided into groups or "waves" and instructed to line up in corrals prior to the start of the race. Volunteers will be assigned to a particular wave, hold a sign to represent this wave, and will escort the group to the swim start barge | Over |
TRANSITION RED: Volunteer/Info Tent & SWAT | 4:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Transition Red, 79th Street in Riverside Park | There are Volunteer Tents stationed throughout the course which serve as a "home base" for all of the volunteers in a particular area. Volunteers will help to manage the tent and provide volunteers with instructions and supplies. These tents will double as Information Booths for both athletes and spectators. Volunteers... | Over |
TRANSITION YELLOW: Volunteer/Info Tent & SWAT | 4:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Transition Yellow, 72nd Street in Riverside Park | There are Volunteer Tents stationed throughout the course which serve as a "home base" for all of the volunteers in a particular area. Volunteers will help to manage the tent and provide volunteers with instructions and supplies. These tents will double as Information Booths for both athletes and spectators. Volunteers... | Over |
SWIM START: Clothing Drop Off | 4:30am (ET) | 8:00am (ET) | New York, New York 10025 Swim Start, 99th Street and the Hudson River | At the Swim Start, athletes have the option to drop off a clothing bag which will be transported to the Finish Line. All clothing bags will be organized in boxes inside trucks, that correspond to athlete race numbers. Volunteers will collect the athlete's bags at each truck and drop them... | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 1 Shift #1 | 5:00am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Run Course, Central Park West Drive @ 69th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. | Over |
SWIM EXIT: Swim Exit & Bike Out | 5:00am (ET) | 9:00am (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Swim Exit, 81st Street and the Hudson River | Volunteers will direct athletes exiting the water toward Transition. Once the athletes have retrieved their bikes from Transition, volunteers will guide them out of Riverside Park. | Over |
TRANSITION RED: Medical Tent Scribe | 5:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Transition Red, 79th Street in Riverside Park | **Must have good handwriting and be fluent in English to register**. Under the supervision of the medical staff, volunteers will log the contact and injury information of all athletes visiting the medical tent. | Over |
TRANSITION YELLOW: Medical Tent Scribe | 5:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Transition Yellow, 72nd Street in Riverside Park | **Must have good handwriting and be fluent in English to register**. Under the supervision of the medical staff, volunteers will log the contact and injury information of all athletes visiting the medical tent. | Over |
TRANSITION YELLOW: Transition Yellow & Run Out Shift #1 | 5:00am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Transition Yellow, 72nd Street in Riverside Park | Before the race, volunteers will assist athletes with their equipment as they enter Transition and ensure all athletes have been body marked. During the race, volunteers will direct athletes along the course and prevent spectators and park patrons from interfering with the race. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 2 Shift #1 | 5:15am (ET) | 10:15am (ET) | New York, New York 10025 Run Course, Central Park East Drive @ 72nd Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. **If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please go directly... | Over |
TRANSITION RED: Transition Red & Bike In Shift #1 | 5:30am (ET) | 10:30am (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Transition Red, 79th Street in Riverside Park | Before the race, volunteers will assist athletes with their equipment as they enter Transition and ensure all athletes have been body marked. During the race, volunteers will direct athletes along the course and prevent spectators and park patrons from interfering with the race. After the race, volunteers will assist the... | Over |
TRANSITION: Path Marshalls | 5:30am (ET) | 9:30am (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Transition Red, 79th Street in Riverside Park | The park is completely locked down to the public south of Swim Exit. Volunteers will direct spectators and park patrons on how to exit Riverside Park without jeopardizing athletes or their own safety. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 4 Shift #1 | 5:45am (ET) | 10:45am (ET) | New York, NY 10029 Run Course, Central Park West Drive @ 100th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. | Over |
FINISH AREA: Clothing Pick Up | 6:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street Transverse and Dead Road (mid-park) | At the Swim Start, athletes have the option to drop off a clothing bag which will be transported to the Finish Line for them to pick up after the race. Volunteers at this station will assist race staff with unloading the clothing trucks, organizing the bags at the Clothing Pick... | Over |
BIKE COURSE: 60th Street Highway Turnaround | 6:15am (ET) | 11:15am (ET) | New York, NY 10019 Bike Course, 60th Street and Joe DiMaggio Hwy | This is a high-traffic, high-intensity area where volunteers will direct the athletes to slow down as they approach the southern turnaround point. Volunteers MUST stay alert and pay close attention to ensure the safety of the athletes. **If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please go directly to... | Over |
FINISH AREA: Athlete Recovery Food & Drink | 7:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street Transverse and Dead Road (mid-park) | Volunteers will help set up the Athlete Recovery area and distribute food and drink to finishers. This area becomes very crowded with athletes, so volunteers in this position will help manage the athlete flow, directing them through the food stations. | Over |
FINISH AREA: Champions Club/Hospitality Tent | 7:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street Transverse and Dead Road (mid-park) | Volunteers will assist Race Management with setting up food/drink/decorations, clearing tables, and helping to keep the tent clean. | Over |
RUN COURSE: 102 St. @ East Drive | 7:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | This is a high volume area where volunteers will direct runners along the course. Volunteers must stay alert and pay close attention to ensure the safety of the athletes. | Over | |
RUN COURSE: 72nd Street and West Drive | 7:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street and West Drive New York, NY 10023 | This is a high-traffic, high-intensity area where volunteers will direct the athletes toward the finish chute, keeping park patrons and spectators off the course. Volunteers MUST stay alert and pay close attention to ensure the safety of the athletes. | Over |
Transition Volunteers | 7:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | You will act as an extra hand/help around Transition where needed on race day! **If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please meet at the Transition Red Volunteer Tent (address below) and contact TBD when you arrive for assignment. **Please note you will NOT receive correspondence regarding the... | Over | |
TriLatino | 7:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | 72nd and Amsterdam New York, NY | Volunteer/cheering zone on 72nd Street & Amsterdam. TriLatino will cheer on the athletes and direct them along the run route, while working to keep spectators off the course. | Over |
Wheelchair Leads | 7:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 72nd & Riverside Drive | Volunteers will lead wheelchair athletes along the run course. | Over |
BIKE COURSE: Course Sweep Assistant | 8:00am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | New York, New York 10024 Bike Course, 79th Street and Riverside Drive | Volunteers will ride in Course Sweep Vehicle which follows last athlete on bike course. Volunteer will help pick up equipment and debris along the course. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 1 Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Run Course, Central Park West Drive @ 69th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 2 Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, New York 10025 Run Course, Central Park East Drive at 72nd Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. **If you are interested in volunteering for this shift, please go directly... | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 3 Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10026 Run Course, Central Park East Drive @ 90th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 4 Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10029 Run Course, Central Park West Drive @ 100th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris. | Over |
RUN COURSE: Aid Station @ Mile 5 Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10128 Run Course, Central Park West Drive @ 78th Street | Volunteers will set up the Aid Station prior to the start of the race and distribute water and Gatorade to the athletes. Volunteers will help to keep the surrounding area clean by picking up discarded cups and debris | Over |
TRANSITION RED: Transition Red & Bike In Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Transition Red New York, NY 10024 | During the race, volunteers will direct athletes along the course and prevent spectators and park patrons from interfering with the race. After the race, volunteers will assist the security team with Bike Check-Out to make sure all athlete equipment is accounted for. | Over |
TRANSITION YELLOW: Transition Yellow & Run Out Shift #2 | 8:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Transition Yellow, 72nd Street in Riverside Park | During the race, volunteers will direct athletes along the course and prevent spectators and park patrons from interfering with the race. After the race, volunteers will assist the security team with Bike Check-Out to make sure all athlete equipment is accounted for. | Over |