2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel

Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00pm to Sunday, May 31st, 2026 7:00pm
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Our UNBOUND Gravel event offers numerous volunteering opportunities that you can choose from based on your interests or skills. Help your community and athletes achieve their health, fitness, and bucket list goals by volunteering with us! Our volunteer program allows volunteers to work a minimum of 10 hours and bypass the 2027 lottery.  Registration fees apply, you must select in the signup you are volunteering to bypass lottery, hours can be paid forward to a family or friend, volunteer hours cannot be deferred to the following year.  If you have any questions, please email unboundgravel@ltevents.zendesk.com

**Due to the nature of events, the time of the shifts may be altered slightly. Please check back to this site as well as check your email for any updates.

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Shifts (130)

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing6:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center.

17/20Over

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing6:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center.

26/28Over

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing6:00pm (CT)9:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center.

20/20Over

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Packet Pickup Setup6:00pm (CT)8:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Help us get ready for Packet Pickup by organizing tables, chairs, and signage to create a smooth and welcoming experience for our athletes. This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center 3rd floor! 

20/20Over

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
All Things Gravel Expo - Wednesday Load-In9:30am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
716 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and exhibitor load-in. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! The first shift will be setup and the second shift will be Check-in/Load-in of exhibitors. 

6/6Over
Unbound Lead Volunteer Team12:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)

The Unbound Lead Volunteer Team is a trusted group of adaptable, experienced volunteers who help keep race week running smoothly. This team fills critical gaps, supports captains and staff, and steps in wherever help is needed most.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with logistics, signage, and course materials

  • Support checkpoints, packet pickup, or...

2/2Over
All Things Gravel Expo - Wednesday Load-In12:30pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)
716 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and exhibitor load-in. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! The first shift will be setup and the second shift will be Check-in/Load-in of exhibitors. 

15/15Over

1 - 10 of 29 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Merchandise Booth Set Up8:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)

Help bring the merch booth to life at the EXPO! Volunteers will unpack gear, set up displays, organize products, and get everything ready for a great shopping experience. A great role if you enjoy hands-on work and being part of the event setup team.

4/4Over
Volunteer Assistant8:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
UNBOUND Operations
Emporia, KS 66801

We are looking for volunteers to help with volunteer check-in. This person will be located at the UNBOUND Operations location on 11 west 8th Ave and check in volunteers, make sure they have their t-shirt and direct them to their volunteer shift. 

1/1Over
UNBOUND Gravel Elite Packet Pick Up9:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)

Assist with check-in of elite riders; duties may include walking and lifting.

4/4Over
Unbound Lead Volunteer Team9:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)

Role Type: Leadership / Flexible Support

The Unbound Lead Volunteer Team is a trusted group of adaptable, experienced volunteers who help keep race week running smoothly. This team fills critical gaps, supports captains and staff, and steps in wherever help is needed most.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with logistics, signage, and course...

4/4Over
All Things Gravel Expo - Thursday Load-In9:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
716 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Volunteers will be needed for Exhibitor Check-in/Load-in, info booth and directional help. This a physical task so wear your sneakers!

7/8Over
Volunteer Assistant10:30am (CT)2:30pm (CT)
UNBOUND Operations
Emporia, KS 66801

We are looking for volunteers to assist with volunteer check-in. This person will be stationed at the UNBOUND Operations location. Responsibilities include checking in volunteers, ensuring they receive their t-shirt, and directing them to their assigned shift.

Additional duties may arise, such as running errands or supporting other volunteer areas...

2/2Over
All Things Gravel Expo - Thursday12:00pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Volunteers will be needed for Exhibitor Check-in/Load-in, info booth and directional help. This a physical task so wear your sneakers!

8/8Over
Participant T-Shirt Pickup – EXPO Booth12:00pm (CT)5:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Work the participant t-shirt pickup area at the EXPO (behind the Capitol Federal building, southeast end near 6th Street & Mechanic). Duties include verifying participant details, distributing correct shirt sizes, restocking inventory, answering questions, and maintaining an efficient, welcoming flow.

5/5Over
Crew For Hire Check In12:29pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)

Assist participants with Crew For Hire Check in during Check In.

2/2Over
Check Identification at Packet Pick Up12:30pm (CT)6:30pm (CT)

Assist with checking photo identification at Packet Pick Up. Must be 21. 

1/1Over

1 - 10 of 28 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
All Things Gravel Expo - Friday9:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
716 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Volunteers will be needed for info booth, directional help, and teardown. This a physical task so wear your sneakers!

7/7Over
Participant T-Shirt Pickup – EXPO Booth9:00am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Participant T-Shirt Pickup – EXPO Booth   

Work the participant t-shirt pickup area at the EXPO (behind the Capitol Federal building, southeast end near 6th Street & Mechanic). Duties include verifying participant details, distributing correct shirt sizes, restocking inventory, answering questions, and maintaining an efficient, welcoming flow.

5/5Over
⭐ Unbound Lead Volunteer Team9:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)

⭐ Unbound Lead Volunteer Team

The Unbound Lead Volunteer Team is a trusted group of adaptable, experienced volunteers who help keep race week running smoothly. This team fills critical gaps, supports captains and staff, and steps in wherever help is needed most.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with logistics, signage, and course materials...

4/4Over
Check Identification at Packet Pick Up9:30am (CT)1:00pm (CT)

Assist with checking photo identification at Packet Pick Up. Must be 21. 

1/1Over
Crew For Hire Check In9:30am (CT)2:00pm (CT)

Assist participants with Crew For Hire check in at the Lyon County History Museum.

2/2Over
UNBOUND 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags and crew support stickers! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center.

9/10Over
UNBOUND Gravel 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center.

24/24Over
UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 Athlete Check-In (PPU)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center.

12/12Over
UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 Athlete Check-In (PPU)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center.

7/7Over
UNBOUND Gravel XL Athlete Check-In (PPU)9:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center.

2/2Over

1 - 10 of 56 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Start Line Setup4:00am (CT)8:00am (CT)
11 West 8th Avenue
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Assist with build-up of infrastructure for rider starts. Start/Finish towers, fencing, signage, etc. Help with corral management during 200 mile and 100 mile line-ups

9/15Over
Volunteer Assistant4:00am (CT)7:00am (CT)
UNBOUND Operations
Emporia, KS 66801

We are looking for volunteers to help with volunteer check-in. This person will be located at the UNBOUND Operations location on 11 west 8th Ave and check in volunteers, make sure they have their t-shirt and direct them to their volunteer shift. 

1/1Over
Elite Tracker Help4:15am (CT)6:15am (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801
Pass out the Elite Trackers on race morning to all 200+ pros.  
0/4Over
Start Line Cheer and Signs5:00am (CT)7:15am (CT)
UNBOUND HQ Warehouse
Emporia, KS 66801

Assist with directing cyclists to the proper area of the start line. 

1/10Over
Unbound Lead Volunteer Team5:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)

⭐ Unbound Lead Volunteer Team

The Unbound Lead Volunteer Team is a trusted group of adaptable, experienced volunteers who help keep race week running smoothly. This team fills critical gaps, supports captains and staff, and steps in wherever help is needed most.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with logistics, signage, and course materials...

0/2Over
UNBOUND Gravel 200 Checkpoint #1 - Madison5:45am (CT)11:45am (CT)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WQXg9Rtffs86qFsz7
Madison, KS 66401

Volunteers will be needed for setup/teardown. Also, directing crew support traffic to their assigned color selection. Some volunteers might be placed in areas to direct riders along the route through town.

12/15Over
Unbound Gravel Elite Feed Zone- Madison5:45am (CT)11:00am (CT)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7fJLJy8WarcUJDz5
Madison, KS
Madison High School

Assist elite cyclists with nutrition and hydration at this quick stop. 

1/6Over
Saturday Morning 25 & 50 Athlete Check-In (PPU)6:30am (CT)9:00am (CT)
711 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates, t-shirts and goodie bags!  Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History...

9/15Over
Volunteer Assistant6:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)
UNBOUND Operations
Emporia, KS 66801

We are looking for volunteers to help with volunteer check-in. This person will be located at the UNBOUND Operations location  and check in volunteers, make sure they have their t-shirt and direct them to their volunteer shift. 

1/1Over
Water Oasis- Texaco Hill7:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
38°04'44.3"N 96°22'59.8"W
Kansas
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQho62WgQSYvAPeN6

Water refill location only, for 200 mile riders. Duties include: setting Water Monster tank and spout system that attaches to it, helping riders refill their water bottles and hydration packs, taking any trash that riders want to offload, and cheer everyone on as they move on to the next phase...

8/15Over

1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Unbound Gravel Neutral Aid Station - Americus12:00am (CT)3:30am (CT)
701 Main St
Americus, Kansas 66835

Cheer participants on as they pass through Americus. Keep an eye on the water source and help tear down after the last rider cruises through. 

1/3Over
Water Oasis- Americus12:00am (CT)3:00am (CT)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgMnToib79pRSf179
Americus, Kansas 66801

A small town oasis to save a rider's day! This course point is a spot where 200 Mile and XL riders can refill on water and buy snacks from the local convenience store and/or local fundraiser. It is not a location that riders' individual support crews are allowed to come...

0/2Over
Finish Line Tear Down2:00am (CT)4:30am (CT)
UNBOUND HQ
Emporia, KS 66801

Assist with finish line tear down. Help move all fencing and trash cans. Take down tents and make sure Commercial Street is ready for motorists.

7/20Over
Drop Bag Pick-up6:45am (CT)10:00am (CT)
714 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Helping riders retrieve their supply bags that were dropped with the Crew For Hire teams. The CFH crews will deliver them to the back garage door of Unbound HQ at the alleyway. Volunteers will need to organize bags by rider bib number and help riders pick them up!

1/8Over
Course Cleanup Section 18:00am (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Emporia, KS

-Near Emporia- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts, many many beer cans...

4/4Over
Clean Up Segment 210:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801

https://ridewithgps.com/events/484266-unbound-2026-clean-up-sectors?S=55353463

1/1Over
Course Segment Clean Up #1110:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Help keep the course beautiful. Stop by the Volunteer Check in to grab some trash bags and gloves. You will need your own vehicle to drive part of the course to pick up left over trash. This needs to be completed on Sunday, May 31.  The course segment is found...

1/2Over
Course Segment Clean Up #710:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
711 Commercial St
Emporia, Kansas 66801

Please help clean up the course beautiful. Stop by the Volunteer Check In at 11 W 8th to grab some trash bags and gloves. You will need your own vehicle.  The segment can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/484266-unbound-2026-clean-up-sectors?S=55353574

This needs to be completed on Sunday, May 31.

0/2Over
Drop Bag Pick Up10:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
UNBOUND HQ Warehouse
Emporia, KS 66801

Helping riders retrieve their supply bags that were dropped with the Crew For Hire teams. The CFH crews will deliver them to the back garage door of Unbound HQ at the alleyway. Volunteers will need to organize bags by rider bib number and help riders pick them up!

0/10Over
Packet Pick Up Clean Up10:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
11 W. 8th Ave.
Emporia, LYON 66865

Volunteers needed to help break down the Packet Pick Up area at the Lyon County History Museum. Meet at 11 W. 8th at 10:00 am. We will head over to the third floor of the museum to pack up any remaining items. We may finish early or need to stay...

5/10Over