Cazenovia Triathlon Volunteer Registration

Transition High Priority

August 16, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

12:00 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Guide all participants to legally rack their bikes (e.g. by the lip of the seat, not the handlebars), help answer questions, guide athletes to open spots in racks, and ensure a smooth flow during the race will be key. Roles of the transition volunteer may change throughout the course of the race. From check in, to mount/dismount, to bike check out.

Location

Please check in at the volunteer registration table . Then, transition volunteers will be directed to their specific role within transition

Resources Needed

Signs - 4 - 9

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

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August 14, 2026

2:00 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

August 15, 2026

2:00 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be helping locate race packets, confirming USAT memberships and Personal ID, athlete's race shirts, and helping athletes with any other necessary steps to complete their registration and packet pickup.

Location

Syracuse Bicycle, 2540 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13224

Event Set Up

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August 15, 2026

12:30 pm EDT - 4:30 pm EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Help to build race transition, set up swim buoys, tents and tables, cones, barricades and water aid stations.

Location

Lakeside Park, Cazenovia, NY

Race Day Organizers High Priority

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August 16, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Race Day Organizers will help set up tables, put up signs, move products out of the trucks, help move equipment, act as a parking attendant, or just generally help with the important tasks that arise on the morning of the race. This is the heart beat of the race and reliable hard workers are so very much appreciated.

Location

Lakeside Park, 85 Forman St, Cazenovia, NY. Race Day organizers will be asked to check in at the volunteer registration table under the main pavilion, next to the bike transition. Then, finishing volunteers will be directed to do a specific task based on the needs of that moment.

Body Marking High Priority

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August 16, 2026

5:45 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Body Markers will mark athletes race numbers on their designated body parts (shoulders, thighs and calves). These individuals are often the 2nd point of contact at the race, so knowledge of the event is suggested to help guide athletes and answer their questions.

Location

Please check in at the volunteer registration table. Then body markers will begin their task just outside of the pavilion, near the transition area.

Swim Counter High Priority

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August 16, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Swim Counters will aide in the admittance of athletes into the water. Athletes must be counted into the swim course from the swim corral.

Location

Please check in at the volunteer registration table.Then, swim counter volunteers will meet lake side.

Registration High Priority

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August 16, 2026

6:00 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Volunteers will be helping locate race packets, confirming USAT memberships and Personal ID, athlete's race shirts, and helping athletes with any other necessary steps to complete their registration and packet pickup.

Location

Please check in at the designated packet pickup site. For race day, this will be at the main pavilion, next to bike transition.

Volunteer Registration/Coordination High Priority

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August 16, 2026

12:00 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help each volunteer find where their coordinator and group will be meeting and direct them there, after proper waivers, food wristbands and t-shirts have been distributed.

Location

Please check in at the volunteer registration table under the main pavilion, next to the bike transition. Then you will remain at the pavilion to receive volunteers. You may escort volunteers to their areas if they need assistance.

Kayak Team

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At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Individuals who are proficient with Kayaks are needed to help guide the athletes around the course. You are not allowed to pull them around the course, but they can hang onto your kayak till they catch their breathe and/or composure. Lifeguards will be in the water for rescue assists...and your role will be to notify guards if you see an individual what needs water rescue; however, the role is strictly as swim support.

Location

The Kayak Team will be asked to check in at the volunteer registration table under the main pavilion, next to the bike transition. Then, kayak volunteers will meet lake side.

Resources Needed

Kayaks - 6 - 10

Bike Course High Priority

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You must be 18-118 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 16, 2026

7:45 am EDT - 11:30 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

A very important position, bike course volunteers will help to direct traffic to keep the intersections safe for the athletes. They will provide directions to the athletes and assist them if needed. Experience with bikes and cycling especially in a race setting is helpful. The Bike Course Captain may need to reassign volunteers to make sure the highest priority intersections are covered.

Location

Please check in at the Run Course Water Station #1, in front of the Middle School on Emory Ave in Cazenovia. Then, bike course volunteers will be directed to their specific locations on the course. Pick up vests, flags and cowbells to ring when you see a cyclist. Park your vehicle on a side street or clearly off the pavement. When the last cyclist passes. return your equipment to run station 1. We ask that all volunteers be prepared to grab some food and water before departing for their duties.

Run Course High Priority

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August 16, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Run Course Volunteers help the runners grab water while maintaining their motion (walk and/or run) during the race. They direct the runners to follow the correct course and they encourage the runners. High energy/spirit to support/inspire the athletes is a plus!

Location

Please check in at the Run Course Water Station #1, in front of the Middle School on Emory Ave in Cazenovia.Then run course volunteers will be directed to their specific locations on the course. We ask that all volunteers be prepared to grab some food and water before departing for their duties.

Finish Line High Priority

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August 16, 2026

9:00 am EDT - 12:30 pm EDT (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Finish Line volunteers will hand athletes water and their finishers medal and remove their timing chip from their legs. This team will be the first group of faces athletes see after a hard day of work so high energy and positive feedback is essential.

Location

The Finishing Team will be asked to check in at the volunteer registration table under the main pavilion, next to the bike transition. Then, finishing volunteers will be directed to their specific coordinator, duties reviewed and then released to the finish line.