Volunteer Info & Schedule
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By joining the Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race Volunteer Team you will be a part of creating one of the top professional bike races in the US! Join in the four days of cycling excitement! Our volunteers are the best ambassadors for the hundreds of cyclists from around the world; professional and amateur athletes, team support personnel and fans!
Without you, our past and future volunteers, this race could not continue to grow and flourish! We need at least 300 volunteers, working a variety of positons to successfully and safely host the race. Volunteering, at the Joe Martin Stage Race, is both fun and rewarding – giving back to your community, helping athletes strive for their personal best, as well as enjoying all the action racing offers! Our volunteers come from all aspects of life and we have opportunities for all.
Our shifts are typically 4 hours but we can accommodate most schedules. The race will take place Thursday, May 18 – Sunday, May 21, 2023. There are openings not only during the race days but also during the days leading up to the race start.
If you would like to volunteer for a few hours or an entire day, we would love to have you join the team! Some on our openings are as simple as picking up items and delivering to us at the start/finish line, others require more time or experience.
When:
- Thursday, May 18 – Sunday, May 21, 2023
Where:
- Thursday, May 18 - Start/Finish lines both located at Baum Stadium in Fayetteville. Plus, numerous positions along race course from S. Fayetteville to Rudy, AR
- Friday, May 19 - Fayetteville and surrounding areas. Start line at Walker Park with the finish line located at Mount Sequoyah.
- Saturday, May 20 – Start/Finish line in Fayetteville at Walker Park plus numerous locations along the traditional Hogeye area course.
- Saturday, May 20 - Devil’s Den State Park.
- Sunday, May 21 – THE BIG DAY...various positions along course in downtown Fayetteville and Dickson St. Start/Finish at intersection of Church and Center St.
What do Volunteers Receive?
- Satisfaction of helping to create the oldest and one of the top-ranked multi-day stage races in the USA!
- Volunteer T-shirt
- Goody bag with lots of sponsor products
- Snacks and beverages to sustain you while you work
- Community Service hours, if needed
- Invite to a special volunteer appreciation party with great prizes! Date TBD. Powerhouse Seafood & Grill, 112 N University Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Remember the race will go on Rain, Snow, Sleet or Shine….Racers will be here and they need YOU no matter the conditions
Questions? Contact Summer Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 479-981-1157
Below are some specific needs we currently have -
Corner Marshals
Always our most important position! You will provide safety to the riders, as well as awareness to motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic along the race course. Volunteers will be responsible for controlling intersections throughout each day’s races. Specific areas will be assigned.
Feed Zones
Volunteers to help on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Feed Zones are areas on the course that the riders pass through and receive hand-ups in the form of water, bananas, energy gels and bars. This is an exciting area and one that the riders really appreciate.
Logistics
Work with our logistics' coordinator to get the race courses, as well as the start/finish areas ready each day for racing. This will involve some heavy lifting, setting up crowd control barricades, placing cones, sweeping corners of debris, erecting scaffolding, hanging banners. It is hard work, but your efforts are very visible!!
Team Liaisons
These volunteers provide a one-on-one direct contact for the team with the race organizers, assist with race results and perform other team/event support activities.
Motorcycle Marshals
Experienced motorcyclists who have motorcycles. Motorcycle Marshals will carry photographers, video people, race officials and other key race personnel throughout the race courses.
Wheel Trucks
Adult-age drivers with full-size pickup trucks are needed to follow each race group on Thursday, Friday and Saturday road races. Wheel trucks are loaded with spare bike wheels and follow the main pack of riders. If a rider has a flat, the truck stops and allows the rider to retrieve a spare wheel.
Race Official Drivers
Adult-age drivers are needed to drive race officials on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday road races. You will be driving next to the action and get a birds-eye view of what racing is all about. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's the best seat in the house!
