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The B.A.A. prides itself in staging the best-organized and most runner-friendly race in the world. Treating athletes courteously eases their anxieties and gives them positive memories of their Boston experience. This experience starts with pre-race activities, which build excitement for the runners.
adidas/B.A.A. MERCHANDISE SALES
Shifts range from Thursday – Sunday inside at the Hynes Convention Center
B.A.A. 5K
Shifts will be held outside Copley Square on Sunday Morning
B.A.A. INFORMATION CENTER
Shifts range from Friday – Sunday inside at the Hynes Convention Center
COPLEY SQUARE INFORMATION KIOSK
Shifts range from Saturday – Sunday outside in Copley Square.
PACKET STUFFING
Shifts range from Saturday – Sunday the weekend before race weekend in Wilmington, MA at the Gentle Giant Warehouse.
PASTA PARTY
Shifts range from Saturday - Sunday
REGISTRATION – BIB DISTRIBUTION
Shifts range from Friday – Sunday
REGISTRATION – SHIRT DISTRIBUTION
Shifts range from Friday - Sunday
B.A.A.
Information Center
Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17
During race weekend, an information kiosk will be located in the number pick-up area at the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo. Information will be provided, including maps of the start and finish areas, athlete transportation, and details on the Boston Marathon schedule of events.
Meeting Location: Hynes Convention Center, follow signage
Captain: Linda Fechter
Friday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 1 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration:8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
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Copley
Square Information Kiosk
Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17
During race weekend, an information kiosk will be located in Copley Square Park. Information will be provided, including maps of the start and finish areas, athlete transportation information, and details on the Marathon schedule of events. The Boston Marathon Command Center, staffed by representatives of the B.A.A. and the Boston Police Department, is located nearby (Dartmouth Street across from the Boston Public Library), and may be of service for emergency situations and more difficult questions.
Meeting Location: Tent located on corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets
Captain: Linda Fechter
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 12:45 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 12:45 P.M. - 6 P.M.
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B.A.A. 5K - Start/Finish Operations
Sunday April 17
Volunteers are needed at the Start/Finish area and inside the tent to help with sett-up and break-down of food and beverage consessions, medal distribution and fluid distribution.
Meeting Location: Copley Sq.
Captain: Rose Havens
Expected Duration: 6 A.M – 10 A.M.
B.A.A. 5K – Course Operations
Sunday April 17
Volunteers are needed to help keep order at various key intersections and street crossings.
Meeting Location: Copley Sq.
Captain: Ed Wiederhold
B.A.A. 5K – Water Station 1
Sunday April 17
Volunteers are need to pass out water at this Park Street Water Station location.
Meeting Location: Copley Sq.
Captain: Joe Robertson
Expected Duration: 6 A.M – 10 A.M.
B.A.A. 5K – Water Station 2
Sunday April 17
Volunteers are needed to pass out water at this Copley Sq. location.
Meeting Location: Copley Sq.
Captain: Matthew Carpenter
Expected Duration: 6 A.M – 10 A.M.
5K - Registration
Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17
Runners will pick up their race numbers at the Hynes Convention Center on race weekend.
Meeting Location: Hynes Convention Center, follow signage
Captain: Kara MacDonald
Friday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 1 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 6 A.M. - 10 A.M.
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adidas/B.A.A. MERCHANDISE SALES
Thursday, April 14 – Sunday, April 17
Volunteers will staff a booth at the Expo to help sell official adidas/B.A.A. Boston Marathon merchandise to the thousands of athletes and the public in attendance. Volunteers should be prepared for an extremely busy day.
Meeting Location: Hynes Convention Center, follow signage
Captain: Cathy Swink
Thursday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Friday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7 P.M.
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Packet Stuffing
Date TBD
When runners pick up their bib numbers they also receive a bag and a runners' shirt. Volunteers stuff these bags with various sponsor products prior to the opening of the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo. Volunteers should be prepared for an extremely busy day.
Meeting Location: Gentle Giant Warehouse, Wilmington, MA
Captain: Tom Licciardello
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration: 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
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Pasta Party
Saturday, April 16 - Sunday April 17
The Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner, held at Boston City Hall Plaza on Sunday, April 17, will serve dinner and provide entertainment for the thousands of athletes completing their preparations for the Boston Marathon. Volunteer duties include ushering and directing athletes and their guests, setting tables, serving food and beverages, greeting guests, and collecting tickets. You will be given a specific assignment upon arrival. Volunteers should dress in warm layers, as they will be working outside.
Meeting Location: Boston City Hall
Captain: Melissa Goodhart
Saturday Pre-Event Shift
Expected Duration: 10 A.M – 3 P.M.
Sunday A.M. Shift
Expected Duration: 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Sunday P.M. Shift
Expected Duration: 2:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Sunday Green Team Shift
Expected Duration: 2:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Sunday Security Shift
Expected Duration: 2:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
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Registration - Bib Pick Up
Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17
Official runners will pick up their bib numbers at the Hynes Convention Center on race weekend. Admission to the Expo is free and open to the public.
Meeting Location: Hynes Convention Center, follow signage
Captain: Barbara Sicuso
Friday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Registration - T-Shirt Pick Up
Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17
Official runners will pick up their race numbers at the Hynes Convention Center on race weekend. Admission to the Expo is free and open to the public.
Meeting Location: Hynes Convention Center, follow signage
Captain: Josh Nemzer
Friday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 1 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Saturday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Saturday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sunday Morning Shift
Expected Duration: 8 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Sunday Afternoon Shift
Expected Duration 12:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
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