
Events like The Awa Backyard Ultra and Backyard 6 are only possible with the help of volunteers! We need your help to ensure that the event runs smoothly and all the runners/walkers have a safe and enjoyable time.
We need volunteers throughout the weekend. From registration on Friday and through the event itself over Saturday and Sunday. If you would like to get involved and help us out then please get in touch by message through Facebook, or email theawa@apistaevents.co.nz
As an individual volunteer, we will look after you with lunch on the day and free event merch.
If you are a club or group who would like to volunteer as a group we would love to have you involved for a koha back to your organisation.
The volunteer roles available are:
Putting ribbons and markers out on the course (one day during the week leading up to the event). You need to be confident navigating the course. This can be done by foot or by mountain bike.
Helping to register runners and answer questions.
FRIDAY : 3pm to 7:00pm at The Distillery (17 Drews Ave, Whanganui).
SATURDAY: 6am to 9am, Event HQ at That Place MTB Park.
Directing participants safely in and out of the parking area at That Place MTB Park (and helping out at the Base Area in between).
SATURDAY: 6:00am - 3:00pm
Directing and encouraging participants at strategic points on the course (Course marshals will need to be able to get themselves to and from the Event HQ and their on-course station either by foot or mountain bike).
From 8:00am Saturday and through into Sunday.
Directing participants into the starting corral each lap and assisting participants who DNF from the event.
From 8:00am Saturday and through into Sunday.
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