Volunteers
Volunteers are essential in the success of any great event. They are vital in providing a safe, organized and fun race. It will take over 2,000 volunteers to ensure the safety, accuracy, fun and the highest level of organization necessary to produce the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, ING Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Inspired by Mizuno and Publix Run Wild 5K & Kids Fun Run. Our vision is to provide a positive and rewarding experience for all volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of race weekend including packet pick-up, start corrals, gear check, course marshals and at the finish line. Sign-up as a volunteer today and help support 18,000 runners cross the finish line!
Volunteer Sign-up: Click here to volunteer!
Volunteer Groups: Click here to join your volunteer group. For information on how to register a volunteer group contact Danielle Puckerin. Current volunteer groups:
- 65 Roses
- Team In Training
- St Jude
- Lifeline
- Emory Rehab
- Get Fit Atlanta
- Decatur-Oakhurst
- Agnes Scott College
- City of Decatur
- Atlanta Dream
- Dunwoody Kids
- Christian Runners
- Cafe of Life
- Curing Kids Cancer
- Rally Foundation
- Georgia Tech
- American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society volunteer group will assist at the finish line handing out medals to participants as they cross the finish line. If you are interested in volunteering at the finish line handing out medals please contact Tiffiny Hubbard at (404) 949-6420.
- Georgia State University Beta Alpha Psi
- Georgia Tech Phi Mu
KPMG LLP - KPMG volunteers are providing course support for runners in the Marathon and Half Marathon and assisting race officials coordinate the "Final Mile Event" for the middle school students participating in the ING Run For Something Better®. For more information on KPMG, please visit their website at www.kpmg.com.
Hydration Station Challenge: The ING Georgia Marathon Hydration Station Challenge encourages charities, training groups, businesses, and other organizations to recruit volunteers to support race participants at designated Hydration Stations along the Marathon and Half Marathon courses. Participants will vote on their favorite Hydration Station after the race. The participating group that has the most participant votes will be awarded a $1,000.00 donation to the non-profit cause of the group’s choice. Click here to find out more information on the ING Georgia Marathon Hydration Station Challenge.
Volunteer Team Captain Log-in: Click here to log-in and see a list of your current volunteers. Interested in becoming a Volunteer Team Captain? Volunteer Team Captains play an integral role in the planning and operations of race weekend. Contact Danielle Puckerin for more information.
