Help raise money for the Lakeshore Foundation by volunteering for the upcoming XTERRA Southeast Championship. Lakeshore Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active healthy lifestyles. By volunteering for the event you will not only help the Lakeshore Foundation earn money, but you will also have the opportunity to be involved in a fun-filled weekend of XTERRA racing.

All money raised at the XTERRA Southeast Championship will go to support Lakeshore Foundation’s Camp S.T.R.I.V.E., which will be held the last weekend in June for children with physical disabilities, ages 3-12, and their families. The aim of the camp is to Support families, Teach kids skills, Raise expectations, Instill possibilities, Value difference, and Experience adventure.

We need volunteers for the following days, times, and events. Volunteer Check-In will be at the XTERRA Expo at Oak Mountain State Park.

Friday, June 8, 6PM start: XTERRA Oak Mountain Scramble (5K and 10K Trail Runs)
5PM Volunteer Check-in. Volunteers needed for up to 2 hours.

Saturday, June 9, 10:30AM-4PM: XTERRA Kid’s Zone
10AM Check-in at XTERRA Kid’s Zone tent

Sunday, June 10, 8AM start: XTERRA Sport (750m swim/ 14K MTB/ 5K trail run) AND Duathlon (3K run/ 14K MTB/ 5K run)
9:30AM start: XTERRA Championship (1.5K swim/ 29K MTB/ 10K trail run)
7AM Volunteer Check-In. Volunteers needed for 4 to 7 hours.

* All volunteers will receive an XTERRA crew support t-shirt. Saturday and Sunday volunteers will also receive lunch. We will double the donation to Lakeshore Foundation for all Sunday volunteers who help out 4+ hours.

What experience or qualifications are required to be an XTERRA volunteer?
-No experience necessary
-You must be at least 15 years old, or 12, if accompanied by an adult
-You must have a willingness and desire to help others
-You must have a few hours to spare

What volunteer positions are available?
-Course Marshal for Bike or Run: Direct athletes through the course.
-Feed Station for Bike or Run: Maintain aid station area and distribute water to racers.
-Athlete Recovery: Help set-up and distribute food and drinks for athletes.
-Transition Area: Help athletes make transition from swim to bike, and bike to run.
-Timing: Assist with body marking. Help with timing at the start, transition, or finish line.
-XTERRA Kid’s Base Camp: Help children conquer an obstacle course and assist with kid’s bike and run races.

Please email or call the XTERRA Volunteer Coordinator, Kristin Francis, with any questions: cell (808) 870-0529; email Kristin@xterraplanet.com . Or just show up at the times posted above and we will find you an exciting spot. Hope to see you there!

If you are planning to volunteer, please contact me, and I will send you an XTERRA Volunteer Park Entry pass for free admission into the park.