Volunteers
The
Volunteer Guide for 2022 is posted.
We could not have a race without the help of our amazing volunteers! Jobs to sign up for include aid stations, finish line, first aid (usually along with aid station assistance), package pickup, and sweeping the course. Also, before the race, some jobs include flagging, supply drops and water drops to the remote hike in aid stations as well as trail maintenance. Work on race weekend is typically done in shifts. If volunteering, you will receive a final email with details about locations and times. Go to the
sign-up form linked below, on Ultra Signup, or just send us an email with the days you can be here and what you would like to do, and we will plug you in!
Volunteer Jobs
Below is a general idea of some of the roles needed to make the weekend a success. More details are found on the
volunteers page in Ultra Signup.
Aid Stations
Set up and run aid stations. Cook food, feed and care for racers, record timing of racers in and out of the aid station, take dropped racers back to the finis line. Some aid stations are easy road access, and some are remote or hike-in only. Feel free to dress up, decorate, and make your aid station a party!
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Finish Line
Volunteers needed for timing, racer care, shuttle rides, general hosting, as well as cooking finish line food.
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Medical/First Aid
Provide first aid at aid stations and finish line.
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Package Pickup
Hand out race packages and bibs, check emergency contacts and help collect and organize drop bags.
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Flagging
Help mark the course in the 1-2 weeks before the race.
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Sweeps
Follow last racers and remove flagging as you go. Ensure racers at the back of the pack are ok, and offer assistance as needed.
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Jobs and Times for Standard Route (Keremeos to Manning)
Aid Stations
| Aid Station |
Start |
End |
Notes |
| Cathedral |
Thurs 10 am |
Fri 3 pm |
Ride up private road arranged in advance. FULL |
| Ashnola River (Wall Creek Bridge) |
Fri 11 am |
Fri 5 pm |
Drive 50 km from Hwy 3 turnoff on Ashnola River road, near Keremeos. Partially unpaved. |
| Trapper |
Fri 11 am |
Fri 6:30 pm |
4-wheel drive is best, or vehicle with high clearance. |
| Calcite |
Fri 1 pm |
Fri midnight |
4-wheel drive is best, or vehicle with high clearance. |
| Pasayten River |
Fri 3 pm |
Sat 1 am |
Access from Hwy 3. |
| Bonnevier |
Fri 2 pm |
Sat 1:30 am |
Access from Hwy 3. |
| Heather |
Fri 2 pm |
Sat 8:30 am |
Remote. Hike in 8 km from Blackwall Peak. |
| Blackwall Peak (Relay) |
Fri 9 pm |
Sat 1:30 am |
Drive up to Blackwall Peak across from resort. |
| Nicomen Lake |
Fri 2 pm |
Sat 12 noon |
Remote. Hike in. 22 km from Blackwall Peak. |
| Cayuse Flats |
Fri 11 pm |
Sat 2:30 pm |
Access from Hwy 3. Shifts. |
| Cascade |
Fri midnight |
Sat 4:30 pm |
Access from Hwy 3. Shifts. |
| Sumallo Grove |
Fri 6 pm |
Sat 5:30 pm |
Access from Hwy 3. Shifts. |
| Shawatum |
Fri 6 pm |
Sat 8 pm |
Access from Silver Skagit Road (Hope). Shifts. |
| Skyline |
Fri 8 pm |
Sun 1 am |
Access from Silver Skagit Road (Hope). Shifts. |
| Camp Mowich |
Fri 1 pm |
Sun 5 am |
Remote. Hike in from Strawberry Flats. 13 km. Shifts. |
| Sky Junction |
Sat 5 am |
Sun 7 am |
Remote. Hike in. 5 km. Shifts. |
| Take Down Remote |
Sat noon |
Sun or Mon noon |
Heather, Camp Mowich, Sky Junction |
Sweeps for Original (Standard) Route
| Leg |
Start |
Distance |
Notes |
| Cathedral |
10:00 am Fri |
29 km |
Start line to Ashnola Aid Station. |
| Trapper |
16:30 pm Fri |
35 km |
Ashnola to Bonnevier. |
| Bonnevier |
1:30 am Sat |
19 km + 6 km |
Bonnevier to Heather plus exit to parking lot at Blackwall Peak. |
| Heather |
7:00 am Sat |
46 km |
Blackwall Peak to Cascade. |
| Cascade |
16:00 pm Sat |
36 km |
Cascade to Skyline |
| Skyline |
00:30 am Sun |
33 km |
Skyline to finish |
Package Pickup
| Location |
Day |
Times |
Notes |
| Manning Park Resort |
Thursday |
9 am -3 pm |
Tamarack Room |
| Manning Park Resort |
Friday |
2-7 pm |
Tamarack Room |
Please
register on Ultra Signup or
send us an email.
Volunteer Guide
Check out our Volunteer Guide for more information.
Volunteer Accommodations
Free camping for volunteers is available at Headwaters Corral (Manning Park Resort).
| "Absolutely everything about the race is wonderful. The volunteers are concerned about each of us and pamper us along the way. The supplies at all of the aid stations were over the top. The flagging was absolutely perfect!!! I never had a moment of confusion, which for me is saying much. The trails were absolutely stunning. Miles and miles of beautiful bouquets of flowers. I was in heaven and could not get the stupid smile off of my face. You and all of the volunteers love this place and it shows with all of the care that is given. This race is most certainly my all time favourite and I am looking forward to coming back next year with more friends to show off why I love this race so much." - Previous racer |