Kindness, like a boomerang, always returns.
Community groups and volunteers have helped make the Kāpiti Half Marathon the treasure that it is. Our beautiful coast not only boasts incredible weather and scenery, but the warmest of hearts and the most welcoming people!
L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without intellectual disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. Each year, we are excited to have a team from L’Arche join our crew to bring an energetic vibe to one of our on course aid stations.
The Waikanae Estuary Care Group work tirelessly to return the exotic weed wasteland to its former glory and natural state as the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Kāpiti Half Marathon and WECG have an ongoing partnership with volunteering and giving back to the restoration of the reserve.
Get your community group involved!
At Barefoot Sport we believe in one underlying force that helps guide our overarching philosophy. Bringing people together as a community. We love NZ, the outdoors and we aim to create spectacular events every time we step outside.
We love to get community groups involved and give back through our events. Whether your group can host one of our aid stations, bring cheer to our on-course activations, or support runners along the course
If you are part of a community group on the Kāpiti Coast and would like to discuss the opportunities, please contact us: jemma@barefootsport.co.nz
Volunteers
Our volunteers giving their time and energy bring smiles to everyone’s faces, and elevate the event to a level beyond imagination! If you want to be part of the team of legends who make these events available and accessible for the runners, we would love to hear from you.
At Barefoot Sport we believe in one underlying force that helps guide our overarching philosophy. Bringing people together as a community. We love NZ, the outdoors and we aim to create spectacular events every time we step outside.
Volunteer roles vary in size and effort, so you can put your hand up for something you know you’ll feel comfortable doing and can have fun while you’re at it. We have them all listed in the volunteer registration form so you can sign up and select your preference.
If you’re not sure what to sign up for, or have questions about what a role might require, have a look at our role descriptions below.
Volunteer role descriptions – please note these are generic to cover the general requirements. When your role is assigned you will receive specific information (including times, locations, and specific instructions for the position.)
Parking Marshals – Assisting participants with parking in an orderly fashion, directing cars, reminding pedestrians of moving vehicles, directing pedestrians towards race start.
Course Marshals – cheering runners, directing runners, responding to and reporting injuries if required, directing spectators.
Athlete Recovery Zone – celebrating epic achievements with finishers, high fives and sweaty hugs, directing runners after their finish to snacks and drop bags, supporting finishers to medical support if needed, spectator and finisher crowd management.
Welcome and Supporters – General race HQ team members – welcoming athletes and spectators, giving directions as needed, assisting with registrations or race enquiries.
Finish Channel – celebrating finishers with high fives, sweaty hugs, handing out medals, directing finishers to the recovery zone.
Drink and Stations – cheering runners, high fives and morale boosting, topping up drinks, handing out to runners, collecting cups, setting up and packing down the drink station.
Waste Warriors (Environment heroes!) – helping people determine which bin to put their waste into so we can reduce the impact on landfill.
Safety Cyclists – cyclists will follow or lead each race group to keep an eye on athletes for safety measures. You will need to have your own bike, helmet, and a reasonable level of fitness for this role.
Bag Drop – assisting athletes with their bags before and after their event.
Activation stations – various activations on course and at the event finish will need volunteers to support the smooth running of the activations and the safety of spectators.
Keen to volunteer? Sign up and select your role now on Race Roster.
Still not sure how you can be involved, but really want to volunteer? Email jemma@barefootsport.co.nz for a chat!
