Welcome and thank you for choosing to join us at the 10th Anniversary race!

The Belleville Marathon is more than a race — it’s a community event that gives back.Thanks to the support of runners and volunteers, we were able to donate $15,000 back into our community just last year. Join us race weekend and help keep this tradition moving forward! 

Please take a look below at how to sign up and what type of volunteer positions we have available. If you can't find what you're looking for send us a quick message at volunteer@bellevillemarathon.com and we'd be happy to help.

How to Sign Up to Volunteer

STEP 1:
Review the volunteer position descriptions below and choose the opportunity that best fits your availability and interests.

STEP 2:
Click the PURPLE “CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER” button above.

STEP 3:
On the Volunteer Sign-Up page:

1. Choose a volunteer category (see descriptions below).

2. Select the task that best fits your schedule and interests.

3. Check the box next to your preferred time slot

   (Please make sure you are available for the entire shift time.)

4. Click VOLUNTEER.

5. Follow the prompts to complete your registration and required information.

STEP 4:
Check your email for a confirmation message (add info+auto@runsignup.com to your contacts) and save your selected volunteer date and time to your calendar.

COURSE VOLUNTEERS

Course volunteers keep our runners safe and provide much needed excitement and energy along the course. Runners continually tell us it is our volunteers who make this race so amazing! Course volunteers are assigned to intersections and turns along the course. For the safety of our runners, you will need to remain on the course for the entire time runners are present or until the course closes.

Please sign up for a course section that best meets your needs. More detailed descriptions and check in information will be emailed the week prior to the race.

If you have a larger group (6 or more) and would like to be placed at intersections close together on the course, please email us and let us know.  We will do our best to place you as close together as possible.

**NOTE: DESCRIPTIONS OF COURSE VOLUNTEER SECTIONS AND TYPES ARE FOUND BELOW**

FINISH LINE VOLUNTEERS

Finish line volunteers help create a great experience for runners as they complete their race. Volunteer duties may include setup, tear down, handing out medals, distributing food and water, and assisting runners in the finish line area.

Task descriptions and available shift times are listed on the volunteer sign-up page. Please select the position and time slot that best fits your schedule. Additional details and check-in information will be emailed the week prior to the race.

"SUPER STAR" VOLUNTEERS

Our "Super Stars" are volunteers who want to take on more responsibility with some of our most essential volunteer roles. Prior volunteer and/or running experience is recommended. Our "Super Stars" include:

• Zone Leaders - Email us directly to volunteer as a zone leader

• SAG Wagon Drivers

• AnyWhere EveryWhere Crew

Before you sign up as a course volunteer, please review the details below and choose a section and type of intersection that best meets your needs. You must be available for the entire time slot listed. The safety of our runners depends on intersections being covered.

Course Sections - see map below

Section 1 - Main & 4th to Main & N. Belt West (miles .25-3.25 & 11-14)

Check in Time:   ~6:15A - 6:30A

Intersection Coverage Time:      ~7:00A - 11:30A

Both full and half marathon runners will pass each intersection 2 times  Note, some of these intersections are Double Duty. These positions include moving from one intersection to a second nearby intersection once runners pass the first location.

Section 2 - Main & 47th to Signal Hill (miles 3.25 - 11)

Check in Time:                      ~6:30A - 6:50A

Intersection Coverage Time:      ~7:15A - 10:45A

Both full and half marathon runners will pass each intersection 2 times (except for those in Signal Hill after 95th which is full marathon only). The turn around for the Half Marathon is located on 95th in this section (near mile 8 on map).

Section 3 - Full Marathon miles 14-26 (mostly on MetroLink Trail)

Check in Time:                      ~7:20A - 7:40A

Intersection Coverage Time:      ~8:00A - 1:30P

This section starts where the full marathon breaks from the half at ~mile 14 (W. Main/6th) and continues to the East YMCA and returns to the finish. Most of these intersections will be on the bike trail . Full marathon runners will pass almost all intersections 2 times. Due to the length of coverage time, all intersections in this section are 2 or 3 person intersections, this will allow one person at a time to take short food/potty breaks as necessary.

Intersection Types 

• Individual - These intersections are primarily lower traffic intersections. 

• 2 or 3 Person - An Intersection with 2 or 3 people assigned. Due to length of time, directional changes or higher traffic intersections. 

  • If you would like to be placed with another volunteer at an intersection, there will be a question when you sign up to indicate 

  • Note to be place together, each volunteer must sign up separately and for the same section. 

• Assertive - Assertive intersections are for experienced and/or assertive volunteers due to critical course directional changes and/or very high traffic intersections. 

COURSE VOLUNTEER RACE DAY INFORMATION

Detailed information on check in and intersection location will be emailed the week before the race. All volunteers will check in at a designated location on the course and then proceed to your assigned intersection. In addition, more details on what to expect, what to bring, and other information will be provided at that time.

Each section will be broken into Zones. Your Zone Leader will check you in on race day and be available to answer any questions.

T-shirts, safety vests, and any signage needed will be provided at check in.