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Info for Volunteers
B.A.A. Volunteers take pride in their roles supporting athletes and ensuring a positive race experience.
Registration
Volunteer registration for the 2025 Boston Half is now closed.
After signing in, the registration banner will be at the top of your account home page.
- If you applied last year, or already have an account you can sign in to access the application. If you are new to the B.A.A., please follow the steps to create an Athletes’ Village account prior to finding the application.
- You will receive an email with your confirmation number when your application is complete. This serves as confirmation that we received your application, not as confirmation of your assignment.
Assignments
The Boston Half will be held on November 9.
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Pre-Race Projects
Support us ahead of race day
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Race Day Roles
Support on race day
Volunteer Job Descriptions
We rely on energetic volunteers to welcome and support participants throughout their race day experience. Boston Half volunteers will receive an adidas Boston Marathon volunteer shirt.
Questions on the roles below or interested in other opportunities? Send us an email at volunteer@baa.org.
Late Summer – Volunteer Registration Opens within Athletes’ Village
Mid-October – Volunteer Registration Closes (Registration for 2025 Boston Half is now closed)
October – Assignment Notifications sent to Volunteers
Volunteers stuff and scan athlete bibs. This shift takes place at our warehouse in Hopkinton during the week. Email volunteer@baa.org if you are interested in bib stuffing.
Volunteers will prepare nutrition bags for athletes to take after the race. This shift takes place at our warehouse in Hopkinton during the week. Email volunteer@baa.org if you are interested in food bag stuffing.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
We rely on energetic volunteers to welcome and support participants throughout their race day experience. Boston Half volunteers will receive an adidas volunteer shirt.
Most roles on race day involve standing outdoors at Franklin Park or on course. Questions on the roles below or interested in other opportunities? Send us an email at volunteer@baa.org.
Late Summer – Volunteer Registration Opens within Athletes’ Village
Mid-October – Volunteer Registration Closes
October – Assignment Notifications sent to Volunteers
Check-in time: 6:30 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
In an effort to reduce the waste footprint of B.A.A. events, Green Team volunteers play an important role in our sustainability efforts. Volunteers will assist with the diversion of waste destined for the landfill, collecting recycling and compost, and educating participants on how and where to dispose of bottles, food, wrappers, etc.
Check-in time: 6:00 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
Athlete Services volunteers will assist with race day bib pick up and answering general race FAQs as athletes arrive to Franklin Park.
Check-in time: 5:15 a.m.
Check-in location: Franklin Park, Shuttle Drop Off Location on Seaver Street
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Franklin Park Bus Greeters will support athletes as they make their way from the buses into Franklin Park. These volunteers will provide directions, answer FAQs, and cheer on participants as they arrive. At the end of the race, this group of volunteers will assist with post-race bus loading and congratulate participants on their accomplishments.
Check-in time: 7:30 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Food volunteers will set-up and help distribute various food and beverage products available to participants before and after the race. Participants will be eager and thankful to receive their post-race fuel.
Check-in time: 5:45 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Shirt Distribution volunteers will set-up and help distribute participant shirts before and after the race.
Check-in Time: 6:00 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Event Marshal volunteers will help the flow of participant, press, spectator and elite athlete traffic ensuring credentials and race bibs are being checked for special access areas.
Check-in Time: 6:00 a.m.
Check-in location: Volunteer Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Course Monitors are the eyes, ears, and voices out on the course, providing participants with directional instructions and ensuring safety. This team of volunteers will meet at the Volunteer Tent in Franklin Park and will be transported to and from their position on course via bus from Franklin Park.
Check-in time: 6:00 a.m.
Check-in location: Medical Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
The Amateur Radio team of volunteers will provide communications services by assisting with the transfer of both routine and emergency messages during the race at critical locations. An FCC Amateur Radio License is required for Amateur Radio Volunteers.
Check-in time: 6:00 a.m. (all start/finish and course volunteers)
Check-in location: Medical Tent, Franklin Park
Estimated check-out time: 11:30 a.m.
Medical tents will be set up at the Start/Finish Area and at three locations along the course. Upon check-in, all medical volunteers will assist in setting up equipment in the medical tent. A group medical meeting will take place, after which all course medical staff be transported to their assigned course location.