Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you so much to the volunteers of the 2022 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events. Without the time and dedication of each and every one of you, none of this would have been possible. History was made this year, and the smiling faces and pure joy of our runners are a direct reflection of your efforts. Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years of the Houston Marathon in such a big way.

We will begin opening registration to volunteer for our 2023 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events later this fall. If you would like to be placed on a contact list to be notified when applications open, please complete our interest form here.

Groups

If you are interested in volunteering as a group for our 2023 event, please complete our interest form here to be placed on a contact list for notification of when group applications open later this fall. Please note that we will not organize groups that have less than 20 interested volunteers.

Volunteer Perks

Besides being part of Houston’s largest single-day sporting event, Race Crew members receive exciting perks like:

  • Race Crew Vest
  • Virtual Event Bag
  • Volunteer Certificate
  • Entry into RunFest festivities
  • Free parking

The Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist
Friday, Jan. 13 & Saturday, Jan. 14
Welcome each of our participants to the Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO presented by Houston Methodist at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The EXPO is often the first stop for many runners, bringing months of planning and preparation to life. Share in the anticipation of race day and wish this year’s participants ‘good luck’ by registering to volunteer at EXPO.

  • 5K T-Shirt Distribution: Volunteers will distribute t-shirts, programs, and gear check bags to each 5K participant.
  • Confirmation Tablets: Volunteers will assist runners by looking up their information on tablets.
  • EXPO ASK ME Brigade: This high-energy role will assist guests with EXPO or race day questions.

We Are Houston 5K presented by Aramco and Chevron
Saturday, Jan. 14
Are you running on Sunday or just can’t wait to get the weekend festivities started? Join us Saturday morning for a volunteer opportunity with the We Are Houston 5K. From gear check to the finish line, we need volunteers every step of the way.

  • 5K Food: Volunteers are needed to help distribute food to 5K participants.
  • 5K Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Volunteers will distribute runner race bibs, instruction packets and t-shirts to participants.
  • 5K Refueling Station: Help distribute water and Gatorade Endurance to runners.
  • 5K Course Marshal: Help us keep our 5K runners safe and on the course.

Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Sunday, Jan. 15
Race day would not be possible without the help of our reliable volunteers. Learn more about opportunities to help our runners cross the finish line.

Course Roles

  • Start Line Crew: Start line crew members are needed for a variety of positions on race morning. You will be the first Race Crew member a runner may interact with on race day, so get ready to roll out some first-class, Texas-sized hospitality!
  • Refueling Stations: Distribute water and Gatorade Endurance to participants at water stations throughout the course.
  • Course Marshal: Get a front row seat to the race! Cheer on the runners while helping us make sure the course stays safe for our participants.

Race Day Services

  • Gear Check: Join a team of friendly volunteers in the GRB that help runners check in their bags.
  • ASK ME Brigade: Assist all participants and spectators with any race day related questions.
  • Finisher Water Distribution: This role consists of distributing bottled water and bananas for all finishers shortly after they pass the finish line.
  • GRB Refueling Station: Volunteers set up and distribute Gatorade and water runners inside the GRB prior to and after the race.
  • H-E-B Food Court: Upon completion of the race, participants receive a hot breakfast from H-E-B. Volunteers are needed to help serve runners and maintain the food court area.
  • Green Crew: Green Crew volunteers will manage the recycling receptacles and educate the public on what can be recycled.

Medical Team Opportunities
Doctors, nurses, EMTs–we need them all! Our team of medical professionals are crucial to our race operations and the safety of our runners. Click here to explore medical volunteer positions.

Accessing Your Volunteer Account After Registering

Occasionally you may need to access details regarding your shift responsibilities or to cancel your volunteer shift. This information can be accessed by logging into your volunteer account here. If you are unable to find the information you need, please contact your Race Crew captain.

Thank you to our volunteers! You make the Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend Events happen, and we are incredibly grateful…


Save a Life with Hands-Only CPR

On race weekend the Houston Marathon Committee coordinates medical coverage along the course and at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Public safety officers, EMS, and over 500 medical volunteers make this one of the safest races in the country, but we still need your help. The partnership of our medical team, spectators and participants can create a broad safety net for all participants. This is especially important in the rare but real possibility of a cardiac arrest on the course. You can help bridge the gap between the time when a person has a cardiac arrest and when definitive medical help arrives. Hands-only CPR is that bridge. By watching this video, you will develop a better understanding of how hands-only CPR works.