Boston 5K Volunteer Registration will open in December.
Assignments
The Boston 5K will be held on April 18.
Race Day
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Race Day Roles
Support us on Race Day
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Support us on Race Day
We rely on energetic volunteers to welcome and support participants throughout their race day experience. Boston 5K volunteers will receive an adidas Boston Marathon volunteer jacket.
Key dates
Dec 2025
Volunteer Registration Opens within Athletes’ Village
Feb 2025
Volunteer Registration Closes
Mar 15, 2025
Assignment Notifications sent to Volunteers
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 5:45am
Check-out time: 10:15am
Participants have the option of picking up their race t-shirt before or after the race. Volunteers set up the shirt distribution area and distribute shirts to participants.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 7:00am
Check-out time: 10:00am
Food/Beverage distribution volunteers help with set-up and distribution of food and beverages for participants.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 6:00am
Check-out time: 11:00am
Gear check volunteers are some of the first faces that participants see on race morning. These volunteers help runners check gear bags before the race and retrieve them after they finish.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 6:30am
Check-out time: 10:00am
Volunteers will assist with our sustainability efforts by interacting with and directing participants to the appropriate location to discard items and providing immediate sorting of items.
Check-in location: Medical Tent-Dartmouth Street
Check-in time: 7:00am
Check-out time: 11:30am
Licensed Amateur Radio Operators will assist in providing necessary race day communications in multiple locations throughout the start/finish and course.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 6:30am
Check-out time: 10:00am
Volunteers will assist in checking credentials and bibs in secured areas on race day.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 6:30am
Check-out time: 10:00am
Volunteers will assist with greeting participants and distributing bibs.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent-Boylston Street & Berkley Street
Check-in time: 6:30am
Check-out time: 10:00am
Volunteers will assist with hospitality for our Distance Medley participants. Volunteers will keep refreshments stocked and answer general questions.