Volunteers
The
Volunteer Guide for 2023 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. Please 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.
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.
Must hold valid certification. |
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 2023 Route
Aid Stations
| Aid Station |
Start |
End |
Notes |
| Cathedral |
Thurs 11:30 am |
Fri 1:15 pm |
Ride up private road arranged in advance. FULL |
| Ashnola River (Wall Creek Bridge) |
Fri 1 pm |
Fri 4 pm |
Drive 50 km from Hwy 3 turnoff on Ashnola River road, near Keremeos. |
| Trapper |
Fri 2 pm |
Fri 6:00 pm |
4-wheel drive is best, or vehicle with high clearance. |
| Calcite |
Fri 4:30 pm |
Fri 10 pm |
4-wheel drive is best, or vehicle with high clearance. |
| Pasayten River |
Fri 5 pm |
Sat 12 am |
Access from Hwy 3. |
| Bonnevier |
Fri 5:30 pm |
Sat 1:30 am |
Access from Hwy 3. |
| Heather |
Fri 8:30 pm |
Sat 5 am |
Remote. Hike in 7 km from Blackwall Peak. |
| Nicomen Lake |
Fri 11:30 pm |
Sat 9 pm |
Remote. Hike in 22 km from Blackwall Peak. |
| Cayuse Flats |
Sat 7 am |
Sat 12 noon |
Access from Hwy 3. |
| Grainger Creek |
Sat 12:15 am |
Sat 2:30 pm |
Remote. Hike in from Hwy. 3, 7km |
| Hope Pass |
Sat 1:45 am |
Sat 6 pm |
Access off of Whipsaw Creek FSR |
| Blackwall |
Sat 6:45 am |
Sun 4:30 am |
Access via Blackwall Peak Rd across from Manning Resort |
| Windy Joe's |
Sat 7:45 am |
Sun 6 am |
Access along Gibson Pass Rd |
| Strawberry Flats |
Sat 8 am |
Sun 7:30 am |
Access along Gibson Pass Rd |
| Finish Line |
Sat 10 am |
Sun 10 am |
Lightning Lake Day Use Area, Manning Park |
Course Sweeps
| 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 Rest Area
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| Hope Pass |
10:30 am Sat |
25 km |
Cascade Rest Area to Hope Pass Aid Station |
| Nicomen Lake Trail to Blackwall |
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Hope Pass Aid Station to Blackwall Aid Station |
Package Pickup
| Location |
Day |
Times |
Notes |
| Manning Park Resort |
Thursday, Aug 10 |
10 am -3 pm |
Cascade Room, Manning Park Resort |
| Manning Park Resort |
Friday, Aug 11 |
2-7 pm |
Cascade Room, Manning Park Resort |
Please
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 |