Volunteer Opportunities

adidas Manchester Marathon needs enthusiastic, proactive and practical individuals to volunteer in a variety of roles at the event. If you want to be part of an exciting mass participation sporting event whilst developing skills and gaining event experience, then this is the role for you!

What Will You Be Doing?

Whilst we can’t guarantee which role you will be allocated, event roles will include:

- Meet & greeting participants
- Collecting or returning bags to participants (group role of 13-16)
- Helping the start process
- Marshalling the route & cheering on runners (group role of 6+)
- Handing out medals, t-shirts and drinks at the finish

What Are The Benefits of Volunteering?

• Experience working at a large mass participation sporting event!
• The opportunity to develop communication and teamwork skills.
• The enjoyment of meeting new people and being a part of our team.
• Opportunity to earn vital donations if part of a club/organisation of a minimum of 6 people.
- Lunch provided

How Much Time Do I Need To Commit?

Your commitment to volunteering will only be one day – Sunday 19th April 2026
Timings and the length of your shift will vary depending on the role you are doing, but the maximum shift time is around 8 hours.

We do ask you to prepare for the event by reading through the information provided, which will detail your role and important information about the event.

You’ll receive this information 2 – 3 weeks before the event.