Volunteer
Canada Army Run will need volunteers to help make this year’s event the best one yet! We can’t do it without you! You will be able to choose the area you’d like to volunteer in, and you can volunteer with family and friends. This is also an ideal opportunity for high school students 14 years and older to fulfill their Community Involvement Activities required for Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.
Available Positions:
Friday September 15
- Information Booth
- Race Kit Pick Up
Saturday September 16
- Information Booth
- Race Kit Pick Up
- Medal Sorting and Finish Line Prep
Sunday September 17
- Recovery Area
- Water Station
- Route Volunteer
- Information Booth
- Baggage Check
- Start Line
- Finish Line
- Medical
Information Booth
Represent the event and city by providing information on Canada Army Run. Information includes the course, weekend festivities, athlete and spectator information and general tourism. Multilingualism is an asset, however all volunteers are welcome.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Fri 15 Sep – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat 16 Sep – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun 17 Sep – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Race Kit Pick Up
Greet participants with front-line customer service, hand out race kits and race shirts
Location: Ottawa City Hall/Cartier Square Drill Hall
Fri 15 Sep – 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sat 16 Sep – 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
Medal Sorting and Finish Line Prep
Help prepare the finish line by unpacking and sorting dog tag finisher medals
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sat 16 Sep – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Recovery Area
Welcome finishers and provide them with food and drink as they recover and end their day.
Location: Ottawa City Hall/TBD
Sun 17 Sep – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Water Station
Cheer on participants along the course while providing much needed water, Nuun electrolytes and gels.
Location: On-course or Finish Line
Sun 17 Sep – 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Route Volunteer
Positioned along the course, cheer on participants while providing safety, support and guidance.
Location: On-course
Sun 17 Sep – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baggage Check
Help participants with drop-off and pick-up of their race bags, ensuring everyone has a safe and secure race day.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Start Line
Help participants start their race safely and securely by setting up and controlling the start area. This includes set-up/teardown of barricades, Start Line structure and assisting runners locating their start corrals.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep – 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Finish Line
Work side-by-side with the Canadian Army as you greet finishers, hand out medals and usher them safely through to the Recovery Tent.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Medical
Medical volunteers of all skill levels are welcome along the route, at the finish line and in the medical centre. Must be minimum of 16 years of age and have some medical training such as first aid and CPR.
Location: National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage (Access via Elgin St)
Sun 17 Sep – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.