VOLUNTEER AT RUN FOR THE WATER
Run For The Water is a community event, and it takes an amazing crew of volunteers—like you—to make it happen! Come help us bring race weekend to life while supporting the Gazelle Foundation’s mission to bring clean water to communities in Burundi.
Here’s what you need to know:
When: November 6–8
Where: Volunteer opportunities are available at Packet Pick-Up, the start and finish lines, along the race course and more.
How: Sign up for the shift that works best for you!
Need service hours? Yes, volunteering counts! Bring your friends, teammates, coworkers or group and volunteer together.
Volunteer perk: All volunteers receive a Run For The Water t-shirt—and a huge thank you from our community!
When you sign up, you'll choose your preferred volunteer position and shift. You can choose one shift—or two if you're up for it! Just make sure the times don't overlap. For example, you can volunteer Friday and come back for a Race Day shift on Sunday.
Questions? Email volunteer@gazellefoundation.org. We’re happy to help.
Pick Your Shift
Not sure which role is right for you? Check out the options below.
Volunteer Shifts
Friday, November 6 — Pre-Race
Help welcome participants and guests, distribute race packets, and assist with setup and breakdown.
Minimum age: 16
8:45 AM–12:00 PM
11:45 AM–3:30 PM
3:15–7:15 PM
Saturday, November 7 — Pre-Race
Keep race weekend rolling! Help welcome participants and guests, distribute race packets, and assist with setup and breakdown.
Minimum age: 16
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
11:45 AM–3:30 PM
3:15–7:15 PM
Sunday, November 8 — Race Day!
Start Line Support | 5:00–8:00 AM
Help get race morning off to a great start! Assist with signage, control access to the start area, support key start-line logistics, and help clear discarded race gear after runners take off.
Minimum age: 15
Course Monitors | 6:00–10:00 AM
Be our eyes and ears on the course. You'll be stationed at key points to help direct runners and keep everyone moving in the right direction. Specific locations will be provided closer to race day.
Minimum age: 18
Water Stops
Bring the energy! Set up tables, fill and hand out cups, and cheer runners on as they make their way toward the finish.
Minimum age: 15, or 12 when accompanied by a guardian
Finish Line Team | 6:00–10:00 AM or 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Welcome runners back and help keep the finish area running smoothly. You'll help set up and distribute water and food, direct runners through the area, and help participants find the right trash, compost and recycling bins.
Minimum age: 15
Kids Corner | 7:00–11:00 AM
Help make race morning fun for our youngest participants and fans! Welcome families and help with activities and education in the Gazelle Foundation Kids Corner.
Minimum age: 15
Your Time Makes a Difference
Every volunteer helps us create a great experience for thousands of runners, families and spectators—and helps make Run For The Water possible.
Grab a friend, pick a shift, and join us race weekend!
