Tough Mudder Needs You!
You may have noticed that Registration is now closed for the inaugural Tough Mudder event at Bear Creek this May. Perhaps you didn’t sign up because 1) You forgot, 2) You ran out of time, 3) You’re a sissy. (You can include me in #3.)
Well, here’s the good news! You can still participate at the Tough Mudder event in the role of race volunteer. The event coordinators need 300 worthy volunteers to help put this awesome race together. So, come on folks, let’s rally and cheer on all of our fearless friends and family members on Sunday, May 2nd.
If you have ever volunteered at a race then you know just what goes into the making of an event and how much fun and worthwhile volunteering is. If you’ve never volunteered before, well it’s about time you should. This looks like a great event to get some experience!
Volunteer positions are unpaid, but all volunteers will receive:
- A Tough Mudder volunteer t-shirt
- All meals will be provided on race day
- Free access to the Tough Mudder post party
- An invitation to the staff/volunteer pizza party on Saturday May 1st at 6:30pm (one free DogFish Head beer for those 21 and over)
Contact: Ashley Ellefson, Tough Mudder Event Coordinator
Email: ashley.ellefson@toughmudder.com
Address: 228 Park Ave South, New York, NY 10003
Volunteers are needed for both Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2 . If you are only available for one day, we strongly request that you volunteer on Sunday if possible.
| Time | Event | Location | |
| Saturday, May 1st | 9:30-10:00 am | Pre-registration Volunteer Orientation | Lodge |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Pre-registration | Lodge | |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Volunteer Orientation ** | Lodge | |
| 6:30-8:30 pm | Volunteer Pizza Party | Lodge | |
| Sunday, May 2nd | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Event Day | Varies |
** The volunteer orientation on Saturday evening is mandatory for everyone volunteering on race day, Sunday, May 2nd.
| Job Description | # Volunteers Needed | |
| Signage hangers | Hang or post signage on course as directed. | 5 |
| Pre-registration & Registration |
Check athletes into the event. This includes distributing race bibs, t-shirts, and wristbands. |
50 |
| Information Desk | Be on hand to answer any questions from spectators and participants alike. Distribute course maps and give directions. |
3 |
| Starting Line | Make sure that starting groups are in the correct staging area. Marshall your assigned start group to the start line at designated times. |
24 |
| Starting Line Taggers | Write participants bib numbers on their forehead, arm or hand. | 15 |
| Baggage Check | Check in and out participants’ bags/personal belongings. Act as guard for baggage area. | 4 |
| Water Stations | Distribute water to participants during the race at one of 4 water tents stationed on the course. | 16 |
| Aid Stations | Stationed at first aid stations/water tents throughout course. Look for signs of dehydration or exhaustion. Please note that medical volunteers must defer to ski patrol in the case of serious injury. | 10 |
| Overflow parking attendants | Stationed in the Velodrome parking lot. Direct cars to park and people to shuttle which will take them to Bear Creek. | 4 |
| Shuttle Bus Greeters | Greet participants/spectators arriving on the shuttle bus from the Velodrome and direct them to registration or start line. | 2 |
| Clean up Crew | Litter control/crowd control/ensure that site is left clean. | 10 |
| Tough Mullet Head Shavers | Shave mullets for willing participants. | 2 |
| Cheer Crew | Cheer on race participants at designated points along the course. | 30 |
| Port-a-john Management | Manage flow/oversee port-a-john station. | 2 |
| Time Card Verification | Collect and record team time cards. | 3 |
| Finish Line | Direct finishing participants through the gauntlet at the finish line. Hand out headbands, water, direct participants to get their photo taken and then to snack area. | 20 |
| Finish Line Snack Attack | Hand out snack bags to participants who have finished the race. | 6 |
| Obstacle Team Leader and Support | Oversee flow of designated obstacle. Be aware of participant safety, manage participant back-up, liaise via radio with TMHQ and Ski Patrol about injuries or urgent situations. | 68 |
| Post-Party Support | Assist with any necessary set-up or take down of post-party. | 10 |
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