One-off Commitment

Opportunity

Opportunity Name: Manchester Race for Life & Pretty Muddy 2026 - Event Volunteer

Districts: Boroughwide

Opportunity Type: One-off Commitment

Location: Outdoor

Opportunity Role Type: Creative: Art, Craft, Design, Events, Performance, Marketing

Requirements: Other

Wheelchair Access: Yes

Full Description

Manchester Race for Life & Pretty Muddy events are taking place at Heaton Park on Saturday 4th July and Sunday 5th July 2026, and we are in need of volunteers to support our participants!

Roles Available

• Event Site Volunteer - Setting up and packing down the event. This may include helping to set up the course and marshal stations, putting up marquees and flags, getting water to the finish line and clearing up after the event has finished.
• Course Marshal and Obstacle Marshal - You could be located at one of our Course Marshal points, cheering and encouraging our participants and helping them to navigate their way around the course. At our Pretty Muddy events, as an Obstacle Marshal you'll get the opportunity to guide participants as they climb, crawl and slide their way around the obstacles and help them get as muddy as possible!
• Enquiries Volunteer - You'll help answer queries from participants and spectators during the event. This could include anything from simple directions to processing on-the-day entries, and of course being a friendly and welcoming face to our participants.
• Cycle Volunteer - You will guide, support and motivate participants by cycling parts of the route. This role requires that you bring your own bike, suitable to the terrain of the course.
• Pace Maker - For 10k races, you'll help to pace our 10k participants to meet their time. This opportunity is perfect for keen runners.

We're Looking For

• Engaging, friendly and keen to make sure everyone has a brilliant day.
• Flexible and willing to get stuck in and help.
• Team players - you'll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers!

But mainly those who can bring their energy, smiles and passion to help us beat cancer together!