During the Big Sur International Marathon upcoming on Sunday, April 30, Big Sur Land Trust will be stepping up to ensure that this iconic running event achieves its goal of ecological sustainability. This will be our second year extending our work for healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities in this way. As is true with so much of what we accomplish, we couldn’t have done it without our volunteers and we hope you will join us again to help runners from around the world leave no trace on the lands we love.

What this opportunity entails:

Your volunteer shift will begin… at the finish! Volunteers will gather at Hwy 1 and Rio Road at 4:00 am on Sunday, April 30. Vans will transport volunteers to a station along the marathon course, where you will wait… and then cheer! When the final runner has passed your station, you can begin your 3-mile sweep towards the finish line. Once you have finished sweeping your 3-mile segment, and once the road has reopened to traffic, vans will transport you back to the finish line. Volunteers should count on arriving back at the finish line by around 2:00 pm. Volunteers should expect a big day of on-course excitement that will include some downtime (bring a book!), lots of cheering for runners from around the world (break out that cowbell!), and variable weather (wear all your layers!).

What volunteers will receive:

• Big Sur Land Trust Volunteer hat
• BSIM Green Team t-shirt
• The thanks of Big Sur Land Trust, BSIM, and thousands of runners ensured to leave nothing but footsteps behind during the Big Sur International Marathon of 2023!

Please remember to bring:

• Gloves
• Warm layers
• More warm layers!
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
• Books or entertainment for while you wait (please keep in mind there may not be cell service along the marathon course)
• Good energy for our runners
• Snacks/lunch
• Water

Here is how to sign up for this truly ‘epic’ volunteer opportunity:

1. To be directed to sign in on the Volunteer Local site click here
2. Enter your password “BSLT” and the available shifts for your team will appear.
3. Then simply check your shift and fill in all your pertinent information.

PHOTO CREDITS: William Brown, Luis Escobar, Karen Fenstermaker, Harrison Page, Andrew Tronick, Don Wilcoxon, Steve Zalan