2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon

• PNC Kids' 1K
• ZKZM Events at/around Bronson Park
• ZKZM Course Monitors

PNC Kids' 1K Packet Pick-up - Thursday/Gazelle Medium Priority

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 23, 2026

3:30 pm EDT - 7:30 pm EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteer downtown Kalamazoo at Gazelle Sports for the PNC Kids' 1k Packet-Pickup!

You and your fellow volunteers will hand out bibs and shirts to participants and field any questions they may have.

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
214 S. Kalamazoo Mall Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

PNC Kids' 1K Packet Pick-up - Saturday/Bronson Park High Priority

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April 25, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 9 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteer Saturday morning at Bronson Park downtown Kalamazoo for the PNC Kids' 1K!

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

PNC Kids' 1K Course Monitors High Priority

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You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 25, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 25 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Be a part of this FREE community event by ensuring participants stay safe as they run along the course!

You will be provided a t-shirt and asked to come early for a brief training. Times indicated include training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

PNC Kids' 1K Start Line Guides High Priority

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April 25, 2026

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

Volunteer

Details

Help ensure participants start their 1K on the right foot! Start line guides will hold signage to group kids by age as well as support the start line in other ways.

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

PNC Kids' 1K Finish Line High Priority

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April 25, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (Minimum met)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute medals, water and snacks with other community members as participants cross the finish line!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training when you arrive. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

VIP Parking Guides High Priority

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2026

5:15 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 5 more needed)

8:45 am EDT - 11:45 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Parking feels daunting to many people downtown! Help participants and spectators find their way as a parking guide!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training when you arrive. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Various locations near Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Gear Check

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 18 spots remaining)

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Ensure participants have a place to store their gear while they run or walk! You will receive their gear with their gear tag and store it securely until they return.

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training when you arrive. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Start and Finish Line High Priority

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You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 26, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 14 more needed)

10:45 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Minimum met)

Volunteer

Details

Support participants as they start AND finish their race! You may hold signage to help runners organize by pace, help move the finish chute into place once participants leave, or help distribute medals and food as participants cross the finish line!  

You will receive a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training session before the event. 

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Awards High Priority

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April 26, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Celebrate participants achievements by coordinating day-of needs and handing out age group awards!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Packet Pick-up - Saturday High Priority

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April 25, 2026

7:45 am EDT - 12:15 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (Full)

4:15 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute shirts and bibs to participants or help register new participants for the events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Set Up & Tear Down High Priority

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 23, 2026

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

April 24, 2026

10:00 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

12:30 pm EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 10 more needed)

April 26, 2026

6:00 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT (At least 14 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon Team Set up & tear down! This job will include setting up the start and finish line, setting up fencing, and more. This position requires lifting and physical exertion.

You will be able to participate in one of the runs or the walk since this volunteer opportunity occurs before or after the events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Recycling and Trash Team High Priority

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April 25, 2026

9:30 am EDT - 11:30 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

April 26, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 11:45 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

11:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Monitor the grounds during the weekend of the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon to ensure cleanliness! You will be changing recycling and trash and getting items to lost and found.

Time slots vary throughout the weekend.

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Information Booth High Priority

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April 25, 2026

8:45 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

April 26, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help participants find their way to key points at the expo site such as bathrooms, awards, late packet pick-up, etc during the Saturday and Sunday events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Race Day Packet Pick-Up High Priority

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April 26, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute shirts and bibs to participants or help register new participants for the events!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training when you arrive. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Beverage Support High Priority

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

April 25, 2026

10:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 4:15 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

April 26, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 3:15 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Help with the overall support of the beverage bubble including selling tickets, providing wristbands, and pouring beverages!

You will be provided a t-shirt and a brief training upon arrival. The times indicated include the training.

Location

Bronson Park
200 S Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Bike Leads

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April 26, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (At least 18 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Bike leads will serve to guide the first runner of each of our events and monitor the courses throughout the races.

Course Monitor - Full, Half, & 10K, miles 0 - 6.5 High Priority

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April 26, 2026

6:45 am EDT - 10:15 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located within the first 6.5 miles of the Full & Half and first 3 miles of the 10K. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 6:45am to 10:15am.

These course monitors are primarily in the Winchell neighborhood and along South St and Stadium Dr.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

First 6.5 miles of the Full & Half and first 3 miles of the 10K.

Course Monitor - Full & Half, miles 6.5 - 11.5 High Priority

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April 26, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 11:15 am EDT (Minimum met, 17 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located within miles 6.5 to 11.5 of the Full & Half. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 7:30am to 11:15am.

These course monitors are primarily along Oakland Dr, Bronson Blvd and in the Westnedge neighborhood to Burdick St.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

Full & Half miles 6.5 - 11.5

Course Monitor - 10K, miles 3.4 - 4.9 High Priority

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April 26, 2026

8:25 am EDT - 10:20 am EDT (Minimum met, 8 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located from miles 3.4 to 4.9 of the 10K. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 8:25am to 10:20am.

These course monitors are primarily along Oakland Dr and in the Vine neighborhood.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

10K only, miles 3.4 - 4.9

Course Monitor - Full, miles 11.5 - 20 (Portage) High Priority

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April 26, 2026

7:45 am EDT - 12:15 pm EDT (Minimum met, 12 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located from miles 11.5 to 20 of the Full Marathon. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 7:45am to 12:15am.

These course monitors are primarily along the Portage Bicentennial Creek Trail, Lovers Lane, and Romance Dr. all in Portage.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

Full only, miles 11.5 - 20 (Portage)

Course Monitor - Full, miles 20 - 25.5 (Kalamazoo) High Priority

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April 26, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT (Minimum met, 24 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located from miles 20 to 25.5 of the Full Marathon. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

These course monitors will be in the Milwood and Edison neighborhood.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

Full only, miles 20 - 25.5 (Kalamazoo)

Course Monitor - 5K, miles 0.4 - 1.8 Medium Priority

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April 26, 2026

8:15 am EDT - 9:55 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located on the 5K course from miles 0.4 - 1.8 before it meets up with the 10K and Half. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 8:15am to 9:55am.

These course monitors will be in the Vine neighborhood.

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

5K Course in Vine, miles 0.4 - 1.8

Course Monitor - Half, 10K, 5K - Vine Neighborhood High Priority

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April 26, 2026

8:15 am EDT - 12:15 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

This is a critical position for the participants! You will be located strategically throughout the course at points that may mix up runners. Your role is to ensure runners stay on course, stay safe, and have fun!

These locations will be located where the Half, 10K and 5K courses all meet. Times needed will vary based on location but will be generally be from 8:15am to 12:15pm.

These course monitors will be in the Vine neighborhood and on Burdick St. downtown. They will be on the course where all three courses meet and head to the finish line!

Individuals interested who are younger than 18 need a sponsor volunteer who is 18 or older to sign up with them.

You will be provided a t-shirt and expected to attend a brief training prior to the event.

Location

Half, 10K, 5K - Vine neighborhood