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Volunteer in 2021!
The New York City Triathlon wouldn't be possible without the help and support of the 1,500+ volunteers that lend a hand race weekend. We cannot thank you enough for donating your time and effort to help make the NYC Triathlon a memorable experience for everyone involved. We couldn't do it without you!
Volunteer in 2021 and receive a priority guaranteed entry for the 2022 race!
All Volunteers that complete their volunteer shift during the 2021 race will receive a priority guaranteed entry into the 2022 race. Only one entry is given per person but is transferrable to a friend or family. While we encourage you to volunteer for multiple shifts, you will only receive one entry.
Volunteer Group Program
The New York City Triathlon will provide charitable contributions to groups of 10+ volunteers. To learn more about group opportunities and how you can earn a donation for your sports team, non-profit, or other organization, please contact volunteerNYLT@gmail.com.
Plans Changed? No longer able to volunteer in 2021?
If you have registered to volunteer on race weekend and can no longer attend, please email us at volunteerNYLT@gmail.com. Failure to notify race management prior to your shift that you will not be in attendance will result in a permanent ban from volunteering at the New York City Triathlon.
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Shifts (15)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPU Support | 12:00pm (ET) | 5:00pm (ET) | Hilton Midtown 1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave. btwn 53rd & 54th St.) 1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave. btwn 53rd & 54th St.) | Help string credentials, separate T-shirts, and other tasks. | 0/6 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Captain: Application Required | 6:00am (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | Please register here to sign our 2021 waiver. Thank you Captains!DISCLAIMER: Please DO NOT sign up for any other shifts. The other (non-captain) shifts are strictly for volunteers. Please register for THIS shift only so that you can sign the waiver and we won't mix you up with the volunteers... | 47/60 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSITION: Bike Check-In Shift #1 | 10:15am (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | 101st Street in Riverside Park New York, NY Transition | Volunteers will direct athletes to the Transition areas for bike check-in. | 11/15 | Over |
| NEW Packet Pickup - Saturday (Shift 2) | 3:00pm (ET) | 8:30pm (ET) | 101st Street in Riverside Park | Volunteer will assist with the packet pick-up process (Greeters, Briefings, Packet ID, Goodie Bags/T's, Chips) | 41/60 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC TRI Medical Volunteer Registration | 4:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | All Medical Volunteers are coordinated through our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Klion. If you are interested in one of these positions, please reach out to mark.klion@gmail.com. | 30/100 | Over | ||
| Paratriathlete Handler | 4:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Assist with the paratriathletes at different points along the course. Please reach out to Justin Model for further information at justinmmodel@gmail.com. | 8/40 | Over | ||
| TRANSITION: Path Marshalls | 5:00am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 101st Street in Riverside Park Transition, 101st Street in Riverside Park | Volunteers will help monitor the paths of the Upper Promenade to help enforce social distancing / minimize crowding. | 0/5 | Over | |
| SWIM EXIT: Path Marshalls 2 | 6:30am (ET) | 10:00am (ET) | 99th Street in Riverside Park New York, NY Swim Exit, 99th Street in Riverside Park | Volunteers will help monitor the paths of Lower Promenade directing patrons away from areas of the Park that will be locked down for the event. | 5/5 | Over | |
| TRANSITION: Bike In and Run In/Out | 6:45am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Transition, 101st Street in Riverside Park New York, NY 10025 Transition, 101st Street in Riverside Park | Before the race, volunteers will assist athletes with their equipment as they enter Transition and ensure all athletes have been body marked. During the race, volunteers will direct athletes along the course and prevent spectators and park patrons from interfering with the race. | 5/15 | Over | |
| TRANSITION: Highway Bike Out | 6:45am (ET) | 10:30am (ET) | 79th Street Traffic Circle (west of 79th St. and Riverside Dr.) New York, NY 10024 79th Street Traffic Circle (west of 79th St. and Riverside Dr.) | This is a high-traffic, high-intensity area where Volunteers will be directing athletes as they exit the Highway back into Riverside Park Volunteers will need stay alert and pay close attention to keep all spectators off the course to ensure the safety of the athletes. | 8/10 | Over | |
| Finish Line Pre-Shift | 7:15am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street Transverse and Dead Road (mid-park) New York, NY 10023 |
| 2/10 | Over | |
| RUN COURSE: W. 96th Street Entrance | 7:45am (ET) | 1:00pm (ET) | 96th st and Central Park West 96th st and Central Park West | This is a high-impact area where runners will need to cross general Park traffic to get to the recreational lane. Volunteers will help notify general public cyclists to slow down. | 8/10 | Over | |
| FINISH AREA: Volunteer Tent | 8:00am (ET) | 2:00pm (ET) | New York, NY 10023 Finish Area, Central Park at 72nd Street Transverse and Dead Road (mid-park) | There are Volunteer Tents stationed throughout the course which serve as a "home base" for all of the volunteers in a particular area. Volunteers will help to manage the tent and provide volunteers with instructions and supplies. These tents will double as Information Booths for both athletes and spectators. Volunteers... | 2/2 | Over | |
| RUN COURSE: E. 90th Street Turnaround | 8:15am (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | E. 90th Street Turnaround E. 90th Street Turnaround | This is a high-traffic, high-intensity area where volunteers will help direct the athletes. | 3/5 | Over | |
| FINISH AREA: 72nd Street Transverse | 8:30am (ET) | 2:30pm (ET) | 3/5 | Over |