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2025 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.2.25

Sun November 2, 2025 Newport Beach, CA 92660 US Directions

Volunteering

Course Marshal - Bike High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Know who your captain is and how to get in touch with them
- Be visible, be active and provide direction to competitors
- Wear a reflective vest throughout (provided to you)
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Course Marshal - Run High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Know who your captain is and how to get in touch with them
- Be visible, be active and provide direction to competitors
- Wear a reflective vest throughout
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Thursday - Packet Creation High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 30, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:


- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Be prepared to assist where there is an immediate need
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Friday - Transition Set-Up Medium Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 31, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator
- Assist with set up of transition area
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of day

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Saturday Set-Up Medium Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 1, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator
- Assist race directors with a variety of tasks to prepare for race day
- Assist with setting up route markets for swim, bike, and run courses
- Assist with set up of transition area, start/finish line area
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of day

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Saturday - Packet Pick Up High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 1, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Be prepared to assist where there is an immediate need
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Saturday - Bike Drop Off High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 1, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
-Ensure bikes are staggered front back to ensure space on racks
- Be prepared to assist where there is an immediate need
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Course Marshal - Floater Medium Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Be prepared to assist where there is an immediate need
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Course Marshal - Reg/Finish High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ (available on the race page)
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Know who your captain is and how to get in touch with them
- Welcome athletes to the race and answer any questions
- Distribute athlete race packets (athlete ID required)
- Greet finishers at finish line. Collect timing chips, direct athletes to split time receipts
- Keep the finish line refreshments well stocked and the area clean
- Wear a reflective vest throughout (provided to you)
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Course Marshal - Swim High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:

- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Set up the swim area to support a seeded rolling swim start
- Retrieve, dry, clean and return the anchor and race buoys to the race trailer post-swim
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Friday - Packet Creation High Priority

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 31, 2025

Details

Below are the responsibilities for this volunteer position:


- Be of good cheer!
- Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
- Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
- Be prepared to assist where there is an immediate need
- Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race
- Have fun!

Location

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina - (Parking 15 Dollars)
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA US 92660

Vendor Village

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Medical

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 2, 2025

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