YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon Volunteer Registration

Swim Start

September 27, 2025

6:15 am EDT - 8:15 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist with swimmers at the Swim Start: Collect gear bags and load into the truck. Unload the gear bag truck at WB Park and organize the bags.

Location

Check in at WB Park and walk to Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Ride the Gear Bag truck back to WB Park.

Swim Finish

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September 27, 2025

6:45 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

You will assist swimmers exiting the water at Seapath Marina dock and direct them back to Transition Area at WB Park.

Location

Check in at Volunteer Tent at WB Park then walk to Seapath Marina.

Bike Course

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 35 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be on the Bike Course directing cyclists in the correct direction. A Race Crew member will bring safety vests to you and pick them up from. You cannot leave spot until released by a Race Crew member.

Location

Volunteers drive directly to their assigned locations and text Volunteer Coordinator when in place. Locations are along WB drawbridge, Airlie Rd, Oleander Dr, Greenville Loop Rd, Pine Grove Rd, and Wrightsville Ave, and Eastwood Road. Volunteers will pick up their t-shirts at WB Park on Friday, Sept 20th.

Run Course

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September 27, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be directing runners on the Run Course.

Location

Check in at WB Park and walk or drive to assigned location on the Wrightsville Beach Loop.

Swim Assistance

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2025

6:15 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Details

We need 15-20 people on paddle boards or in kayaks to monitor the Swim Course.

Location

Report to the Blockade Runner Beach Resort (sound side) on your SUP or kayak. Kristen Smith will provide instruction and assign you a spot.

Resources Needed

Paddles Board or Kayak - 15+

Boat Volunteers

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You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2025

6:15 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

We need 3 boats to help monitor the course and set up buoys with Kristen Smith (swim course coordinator).

Location

Blockade Runner Beach Resort (Sound Side)

Resources Needed

Boat - 3 - 5

Lifeguards

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 27, 2025

6:15 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 15 more needed)

Details

This is a paid position for lifeguards for the swim portion of the race. Volunteers need a lifeguard certificate.

Location

Blockade Runner Resort to Seapath Marina in the water. Lifeguards will meet Kristen Smith at Blockade Runner and get directions from her.

Aid Station Run #1

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September 27, 2025

7:15 am EDT - 10:15 am EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be sure fluids are placed on the table for athletes to grab and then clean up trash on the ground around the aid station.

Location

Check in at WB Park and walk or drive to the west corner of Salisbury Street and S. Lumina Ave (Bryant Realty side).

Aid Station Run #2

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September 27, 2025

8:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be sure fluids are placed on the table for athletes to grab and then clean up trash on the ground around the Aid Station.

Location

Volunteers check in at WB Park and walk to Aid Station at Intracoastal Realty Office on Causeway Dr.

Packet Pickup

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September 25, 2025

3:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

September 26, 2025

2:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

September 27, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 6:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be distributing bib numbers, t-shirts, and any extra items to athletes.

Location

Thursday, Sept 19th is at Two Wheeler Dealer on Wrightsville Ave.
Friday, Sept 20th and Saturday, Sept 21st is at WB Park at the Gazebo back by the playground.

Transition Area Volunteers

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September 27, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

8:15 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will monitor entrances and exits at the Transition Area on race day and direct athletes to correct one.

Location

Wrightsville Beach Park

Post Race Refreshments

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September 27, 2025

6:30 am EDT - 10:30 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will set up the Refreshment Tent prior to the race, keep the refreshment tables and water pools replenished for athletes, and break down boxes.

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Finish Line

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September 27, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist athletes in the Finish Line chute: pass out medals, collect chip and chip bands from athletes, and/or record times.

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Clean Up

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September 27, 2025

10:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will clean up the grounds in the Post-Race Area and in the Transition Area and will assist with the tear down of the Finish Line and bike racks in Transition.

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Friday Bike Check

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September 26, 2025

4:00 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist athletes with checking their bikes in at the Transition Area.

Location

Check in the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Timing Chip Pickup

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September 27, 2025

5:00 am EDT - 6:45 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be handing out timing chips to athletes on race morning.

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Mount/Dismount Zone

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September 27, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be assisting cyclists in the mount and dismount zones out side of Transition and along Causeway Dr

Location

Check in at the Volunteer Tent at Wrightsville Beach Park

Friday Race Set Up Help

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September 26, 2025

2:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will assist the Set-Up Race Crew in assembling bike racks in the Transition Area.

Location

Check in the Volunteer Tent at WB Park. Bill Scott and his Race Crew will provide instruction.