| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2623 |
| Organization | Victoria Marathon Society |
| Position | Royal Victoria Marathon volunteers - October 9 - 11, 2026 - Royal Victoria Marathon |
| Location | Varies |
| Impact Statement | The RVM is one of the largest annual sporting events on Vancouver Island, welcoming runners from around the world on October 9-11, 2026. With runners and walkers taking part in the Marathon, Outway Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run, 2026 is looking to set a registration record with over 15,000 racers. |
| Description |
. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following positions and more - race course set-up, aid stations, finish line set-up, course marshals, critical marshals, race finish marshals, medal setup, finish line security, space blanket setup and handout, recovery zone, medical tent volunteer tent sustainability, Green Team. There are positions on route, on the race finish and start grounds and the Crystal Gardens. This year we are offering honorariums for groups/organizations that provide a volunteers to fill a particular marshalling zone or aid station. Please contact Wendy at volunteer@runvictoriamarathon.com for more information if you have a group that can help marshal a race course zone or take on an aid station. Register at https://royalvictoriamarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/ |
| Training Details | Volunteers will be given a manual, a link to a training video and will receive explicit role details from their area coordinator. Some positions will require in-person training (Critical Marshals). The coordinators will be working along side them and overseeing the event. Volunteers will receive a Peninsula Co-op RVM volunteer shirt or ball cap. Some marshal positions will receive snacks or a lunch. |
| Working Conditions |
1. Working outdoors on the course route. The routes cover roads from downtown Victoria to Oak Bay. 2.Working in the race Expo at the Crystal Gardens or at Willows Beach. 3. Work outdoors or in tented areas at the start finish line in the Inner Harbour or Willows Beach. |
| Minimum Duration | Special event |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | The shifts vary. You can choose a day and time when you register in Volunteer Local |
| Age | 13+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Events/Fundraising, Recreation/Sports, Special Events |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Problem Solving, Accountability |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.runvictoriamarathon.com |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Wendy Cohen |
| Phone | 350 686 0106 |
| Address | PO Box 675, 185-911 Yates St Victoria BC, V8V 4Y9 |