Volunteer for United Way with iDaph Events at the 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half

Get Connected Icon Happens On Mar 21, 2026
Get Connected Icon 6am-10am; 7am-11am; 8am-12pm

Description

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is excited to be the premier charity partner for iDaph Events Asheville Marathon & Half on Saturday, March 21st.

United Way is recruiting volunteers to cover three shifts on Race Day, each lasting three to four hours. Volunteers are managed by iDaph Events. Shift times range from 6am-12pm on Saturday, March 21st.

All race day volunteers have the opportunity to DOUBLE their impact! As the premier charity partner of Asheville Marathon & Half, for each volunteer we recruit who fulfills their shift, UWABC will receive $25 per volunteer hour from iDaph Events!


These dollars go directly to the Live United Fund to support the incredible work in UWABC's two impact areas: youth opportunity and community resiliency.  Your volunteer hours will support our community schools, U4Y partners, and the long-term recovery efforts of communities bouncing back from Helene.  


If interested, please respond to the shift that suits your schedule. Once you respond, a member of the iDaph Events team will contact you with further details about the event for volunteers, including specific responsibilities during your shift. 


Some of the Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

  • Assist with parking

  • Assist with registration

  • Be a course marshal

  • Clean up after race

Requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years or older

  • Please give first name, last name, email and phone number

  • Be comfortable communicating via text message with iDaph staff on day of Race.

  • Have transportation to marshal spots on the course or race hub

  • Sign a volunteer waiver

  • Be comfortable working alone without supervision and in high-energy situations

  • Be prepared to work in any and all types of weather conditions

  • Be able to stand, lift, walk, and move for their volunteer posts

Event Location:

  • Volunteer check in location will be provided by iDaph Events in the volunteer details


Attire:

  • Appropriate comfortable clothing for race day.

  • Dress according to the weather

Health and Safety:

  • Volunteers will provided safety vests during active race hours

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

  • Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions

  • iDaph Events will be providing volunteer details about volunteer details and shift responsibilities

  • Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!



Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.


Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The event will be held rain or shine. If you sign up, you are expected to participate and dress accordingly. This race can not run with out volunteers!
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible