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.