The Brat Fest 5K & 10K Bun Run, 5K Hot Dog Jog, 5K Walk & 1K Kid’s Run are events that take many great people to make it a success. If you are one of those great people, we would love to have you on our team. You can click on the link below to register as a volunteer. All of our volunteers will be treated to complimentary snacks and soda while volunteering and a free Event Staff Shirt. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you were a part of something big that helps many people in our community.
COURSE MARSHAL #1
BIKE PATH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE BY THE DOG PARK
Runners will approach you around 8:20 a.m. Point them in the right direction. Runners will do a loop and approach you again. Once 10 minutes have passed and you see no more runners, you can return to the finish line.
COURSE MARSHAL #2
BIKE PATH ON BRIDGE WHERE IT FORKS TO THE RIGHT
Runners will approach you around 8:21 a.m. Point them in the right direction. Runners will do a loop and approach you again. Once 10 minutes have passed, and you see no more runners, you can return to the finish line.
COURSE MARSHAL #3
OLIN-TURVILLE CT & BIKE PATH
Runners will approach you around 8:23 a.m., point them in the right direction. 10K Runners will continue straight on the road, and 5K Runners will return on the bike path along the water. Look at bibs for 5K & 10K Runners. 10K Runners will have dark blue bibs. They will run towards the Capitol and back, and will approach you again on their way back. Once most of the runners have returned and 10 minutes have passed without any runners, you can return to the finish line.
COURSE MARSHAL #4
BIKE PATH AT EAST END OF MONONA TERRACE CONVENTION CENTER
Runners will approach you between 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. Have the runners do a U-turn and return to the finish line. Once the runners have all done the u-turn and 10 minutes have passed without any runners, you can return to the finish line.
WATER STATION
Runners will approach you around 8:25 am. 10K Runners will do a 2-mile loop before approaching you again. Fill cups 2/3 full and hand them out to runners. Ask them if they want water or Gatorade. Do not block the bike path; please do not put your fingers inside the cups. Around 9:45-10:00, you can return to the finish line.
WATER STATION & BRAT FEST
You can walk to the water station from Brat Fest on Willow Island or you can drive and park on Edgewater Ct.
LEAD BIKE 10K RUN & KID'S RUN
You can check in around 7:30. You will lead the Kid’s Run first and then the 10K runners from Willow Island to the Monona Terrace Convention Center and back. Then, you will sweep the course to let the staff know where the last runner is located.
LEAD BIKE 5K RUN & KID'S RUN
You can check in around 7:30. You will lead the Kids’ Run first, and then the 5K runners from Willow Island to Olin Park and back. Then, you will sweep the course to let the staff know where the last runner is located.
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN
All Bun Run volunteers will check in on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center. Look for the Madison Events trailer and/or tent (bright red).
COURSE MARSHAL 4 PARKING
You can park in the Blair Lot, just east of the Monona Terrace Convention Center. If you pay for parking, you will get reimbursed by Madison Events.
Volunteer Duties and Descriptions
Packet Pick-up and Registration
Help locate and distribute the “goodie bags” to all of the participants.
Help runners and walkers register and pay for the event.
Course Marshal
Help guide runners and walkers from one location along the course.
Water/Aid Station
Fill and hand out cups of water/sports drink to participants.
Set-Up/Tear-Down
Help set-up the Starting Line and Finish Line areas. Some moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
Start/Finish Line
Set-Up and distribute water, sports drinks, bagels, bananas and other items at the Finish Line.
Course Nurse
Help with participants who may need medical attention. Monitor for serious injuries and contact Race Officials and 911 via 2-Way Radios.
Lead Bicyclist
You will stay in front of your lead runner and make sure they follow you across the finish line. You will have radio contact with the Race Director and/or Race Announcer so the winners name can be announced as they finish. Must have your own bike and be 18 or older.
Floater
You will fill-in wherever you are needed except the Lead Bike and Course Nurse positions.
Volunteers should park in the main lot near the start/finish line area.
