Volunteers

Most volunteer roles will take place on Sunday 14 March 2027, from early morning until early afternoon.

We will also need volunteers to support runner pack collection and event set up before race day. Full shift dates and times will be available through Rosterfy when registration opens.

Please make sure you can commit to the full shift before applying. With such a large volunteer team, it can be difficult to manage individual changes or requests on the day.

Volunteers come from all backgrounds. Many are not runners themselves and simply enjoy being involved in the event! You don’t need any previous experience and we will provide all the information and support you need.

You will need to be comfortable with:

• Being on your feet for long periods
• Working in a lively and noisy environment
• Being exposed to the elements (could be rain, could sun!)

There is something for everyone! If you are unsure which role would suit you or have accessibility requirements, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Course Marshals - A great way to see the action. You will help direct and cheer runners around the course.

Start and Finish Team - Help runners reach the start line on time, then celebrate and support them when they return through the finish area.

Bag Stores - A great role for organised and energetic volunteers. The Bag Stores team is essential in helping runners stay comfortable and enjoy their experience from start to finish.

Park and Ride Team - Welcome runners arriving on event buses and guide them towards the event. Some volunteers may also support the Course Marshal team later in the day.

Set Up Team (Fri/Sat) - See what happens behind the scenes by helping to prepare the event site for race day.

Enquiries and Pack Collection (Fri/Sat) - Help runners collect their event packs and answer general event questions.

Volunteer Support - Look after your fellow volunteers, help everyone get into position and make sure the team has everything it needs throughout the day, including tea and biscuits.

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You will need to arrange your own travel. Please make sure the location and time of your chosen shift are suitable for your travel plans before applying.

Travel options include:

Walking

Many volunteer locations are within walking distance of Midsummer Common and Cambridge city centre.

Cycling

Secure bike parking will be available on Midsummer Common. Please remember to bring your own bike lock.

Course Marshals may be able to secure their bikes near their shift location, as they normally would.

Event Day Park and Ride

Sunday volunteers will be able to claim a free ticket for the special event day Park and Ride service. You will be able to request this via Rosterfy once shifts open.

Park & Ride sites are based around the City Centre, the first buses start leaving the parking sites at around 07:00 and the journey typically takes 15-20 mins.  All buses drop and pick up close to Midsummer Common.

The previous table indicates the walk time from Midsummer Common to various Course Marshall Zones.  Please note that Zone G is not suitable and Zones F & H are not recommended if you intend to use Park & Ride.  

Public Transport

Some public transport services may be affected by road closures and traffic restrictions. Please check with your transport provider before travelling.

Driving

We encourage volunteers not to drive where possible.

There is no volunteer parking at Midsummer Common, including disabled parking. The event site is located within the race route and must remain accessible to emergency services.

Further information about road closures, traffic restrictions and travel will be available on the event website closer to race day.

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Absolutely! Clubs and community groups bring fantastic energy to team roles such as Bag Stores and Drink Stations.

If you can bring a group of 10 or more people, please contact us at volunteers.events@the.team to discuss the available opportunities.

Friends and family members can apply for the same shift where multiple spaces are available. We will do our best to keep you together, but we ask that you remain flexible.

Of course! It is always great to see families getting involved. Children must be aged eight or over and accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Roles on Midsummer Common, such as Bag Stores or handing out finisher bags and T shirts, can be good opportunities for younger volunteers. For safety reasons, children cannot volunteer as Course Marshals or directly on the finish line.

Rosterfy accounts are only available to volunteers aged 16 and over. Please email volunteers.events@the.team for information about registering a volunteer who is under 16.

We will send full role details, guidance and training information before the event.

On the day, a Team Leader from our friendly and experienced Crew will brief you and remain available to provide support!

As a thank you, volunteers who are checked in by their Team Leader will receive:

• An exclusive volunteer jacket
• A volunteer gift
• An event goody bag
• A 50% discount on a future Cambridge Half Marathon standard entry
• Food and drink during their shift

Sunday volunteers will also be able to claim a free ticket for the event day Park and Ride service. Instructions for requesting this will be provided through Rosterfy.

*We provide brown lunch bags, with a selection of fillings and flavours available. We aim to accommodate common dietary requirements, including vegan and gluten free options. However, if you have a serious food allergy or specific dietary requirement, please bring your own food. We cannot guarantee that products will be free from cross contamination.