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Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

June 28, 2026
Chattanooga, TN 37402 US

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Set up / Breakdown

Event Set-Up

June 26, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with venue set up. May require some heavy lifting of equipment

Location

Ross's Landing

Breakdown/Clean-Up

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with clean up of race course and main venue to include; breaking down transition racks, tents & tables, folding soft fencing, stacking poles and cones, picking up trash and placing equipment near Magic Sports trailers for staff to load. The goal is to beat last year's record for fastest clean up!

Location

Ross's Landing

Packet Pickup

Greeter

June 27, 2026

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Greet racers as they arrive at Transition Area. Provide directions for staging bikes before picking up race packets and answer other general questions. Cheat sheet of frequently asked questions will be provided.

Location

Ross's Landing - Outside of Transition Area and near entrance to Packet Pick Up

Packet Pickup/Late Registration- Sat (Tablet Check in)

June 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in runners with provided tablet, distribute bibs, and assist with new registrations.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village

Packet Pickup/Late Registration- Sat (T-shirt distribution)

June 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help sort T-shirts by size and pass out T-shirts to runners when they check in.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village

Packet Pickup/Late Registration- Sun (Tablet Check in)

June 28, 2026

Details

Check in runners with provided tablet, distribute bibs, and assist with new registrations.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village

Packet Pickup/Late Registration- Sun (T-shirt distribution)

March 28, 2026

Details

Help sort T-shirts by size and pass out T-shirts to runners when they check in.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village

Transition

Bike Check-In -Saturday

June 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with checking racers in to transition.

Location

Transition

Bike Check-In - Sunday

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with checking racers in to transition.

Location

Transition

Transition Sentry

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers in Transition, provide flow instructions from swim to bike and bike to run

Location

Transition

Transition Bag Pick-Up

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist racers with picking up bags left at swim starts

Location

Transition

Transition Exit Gate

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers in to Transition to retrieve Bike and other race equipment at the completion of the race. Check bikes, matching bike number with racer number, as racers exit Transition. Only racers and volunteers are allowed in Transition

Location

Transition, Riverfront Parkway between Chestnut Street and Power Alley

Swim Course

Water Safety (Kayak/SUP Support)

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist participants by being in a Kayak or SUP in the water to help in case of emergency. Must supply your own Kayak or SUP, paddle AND wear life jacket while on the water.
Swift water experience not required but helpful. Plan to meet at the Small Watercraft Ramp in Coolidge Park, directly under the Market Street Bridge at 5:30am. Buck will have your volunteer shirts and wristbands.
Captain: Buck Meyer

Location

Small Watercraft Ramp in Coolidge Park, directly under the Market Street Bridge.

Shuttle Bus Pick-Up

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with loading of shuttle buses for Olympic swim start

Location

Aquarium Way at Chesnut Street

Olympic Swim Start

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist racers with the Olympic swim start, provide directions and support to racers.
Olympic Swim Staff Captains: Jenni & Thomas

Location

Manker Patten Tennis Club

Sprint Swim Start

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist racers with the Sprint swim start, provide directions and support

Location

Market St Bridge Dock

Swim Exit Steps

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist racers with exiting the water, direct to Transition. Volunteers will be standing in the water and pulling racers out of the water.

Location

Ross's Landing - Swim Exit Steps

Swim Exit- Pedestrian Crossing

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist spectators with safely crossing at designated Pedestrian Crossing as swimmers exit the water and travel to Transition.

Location

Ross's Landing at top of concrete steps as racers cross Riverfront Parkway into T1.

Swim Course Set UP

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist Race Staff with setting up and taking down Swim Course buoys and markers. This task will be on a boat and requires lifting, unloading and loading cinder blocks.

Location

Start and Finish at Ross's Landing

Bike Course

Bike Course Support

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

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

SAG for Bike Course. Assist racers who breakdown and provide transportation if need be. Help pick up course signage after last racer and return items to Ross's Landing.
Bike Course Staff Captain: Jon Earl

Location

Bike Course

Mount / Dismount Line

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers to mount and dismount bikes

Location

Transition

Bike Course Sentry #1

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers to turn right on to Riverfront Pkwy from Chestnut St / Bike Out, direct racers to turn left on Chestnut St to dismount, help control spectator crossing

Location

Bike Course - Chestnut St at Riverfront Pkwy

Bike Course-Riverfront Olympic TA - Sentry #2

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct Olympic bikers coming from Riverfront Pkwy to slow down and prepare for TA for their second loop. Sprint bikers will slow and prepare for left turn toward the dismount line. LOTS OF ACTION HERE!

Location

Bike Course - Ross's Landing Turnaround

Bike Course Sentry #3

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Provide directions to racers going out on the course and returning, with special attention to making sure they stay in their lane.

Location

Bike Course - Aquarium Way

Run Course

Run Course Set-Up/Breakdown

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist with run course and aid stations set up, provide course support, clean up.
Run Course Staff Captains: Fadler, Mike & Paul

Location

Run Course

Run Exit- Pedestrian Crossing

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist spectators with safely crossing at the designated Pedestrian Crossing as runners exit T2 to start their run.

Location

Riverfront Pkwy at corner of Transition area as athletes start their run.

Run Course Sentry #2

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers to turn right on to Riverwalk at Springhill Suites going out and to turn left on to Riverfront Parkway to either complete the run or to the 2nd loop turn around for Olympic Racers.

Location

Run Course - Riverwalk entrance at Springhill Suites

Run Course Sentry #3

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct all racers to turnaround. This is a great spot to cheer for ALL 1000+ runners!
This would be a good spot to bring a bell, you know the kind that used to sit on the teachers desk or on the counter at an old hardware store? Duct tape it to the top of the orange cone and have runners on their last lap, tap the top of it as they make the turnaround. Such a fun idea!

Location

Run Course - 5k/10k turnaround (mile 1.5/3)

Run Course Sentry #4

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

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers coming out of transition to continue on Riverfront Parkway. Direct racers that come back to this spot to turnaround to start their second loop.
Note: Only Olympic racers, wearing a BLUE race Bibs, Numbers 1-599 will be coming back to this spot to turnaround and start their second loop. Red bibs are Sprint racers and if you see them, they missed their turn to finish.

Location

Run Course Olympic Turnaround -Riverfront Parkway (Very close to the race site)

Run Course Sentry #5

June 28, 2026

Details

Direct racers to stay on the Riverwalk going toward the Finish Line at the Southern Bell and manage any spectators or tourists that wish to cross the runners path.

Location

Riverwalk at the Southern Belle

Hydro Stations

Hydro Station #1- 10K Turnaround

June 28, 2026

Details

Prepare and hand out water/sports drink to passing participants. Clean area/pick up cups for disposal. Cheer and encourage racers.

Location

Riverfront Parkway at Erwin Marine- 10K Turnaround

Hydro Station #2 -(Chattanooga Tri Club)

June 28, 2026

Details

Prepare and hand out water/sports drink to passing participants. Clean area/pick up cups for disposal. Cheer and encourage racers.

Location

Run Course - Riverwalk @ Blue Goose Hollow near restrooms

Hydro Station #3 -(Chattanooga Tri Club)

June 28, 2026

Details

Prepare and hand out water/sports drink to passing participants. Clean area/pick up cups for disposal. Cheer and encourage racers.

Location

Run Course - Riverwalk @ Blue Goose Hollow -riverside

Post-Race

Finish Line

June 28, 2026

Details

Distibute finisher medals and water to finishers

Location

Ross's Landing - Finish Line

Results Table

June 28, 2026

Details

Key in race numbers for finish time print outs for athletes.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village

Post-race Food Area- (set up, serve & replenish)

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist with setting up, serving and replenishing the post race food area.
Participants must have a Food ticket from their race bib or volunteer wristband to enter food area.

Location

Food Tent/Coke Truck

Post-race Food Area- (set up, serve & replenish)

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist with setting up, serving and replenishing the post race food area.
Participants must have a Food ticket from their race bib or volunteer wristband to enter food area.

Location

Food Tent/Coke Truck

Post-race food area- (entrance & exit)

June 28, 2026

Details

Assist with collecting food tickets from participants race bibs at entrance to food tent OR stand at exit to food tent to keep participants moving in the same direction. (one way in/one way out)
Participants must have a Food ticket from their race bib or volunteer wristband to enter food area.

Location

Food Tent/Coke Truck

Beer Garden Assistant

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

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist FOF Staff by tearing beer tabs from athlete bibs, verifying ID's and verify age on a provided tablet and attaching "over 21" wristbands.

Location

Beer garden under the bridge near the Finish Line.

Volunteers

Volunteer Check-In - Saturday

June 27, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with volunteer check in, answer questions. Distribute volunteer tshirts and wristbands.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village
Look for the orange VOLUNTEERS flag.

Volunteer Check-In - Sunday

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with volunteer check in, answer questions. Distribute volunteer tshirts and wristbands.

Location

Ross's Landing - Race Village
Look for the orange VOLUNTEERS flag.

Team Support

SPARC Volunteer-By Assignment Only

June 28, 2026

Details

SPARC race support volunteers - assigned by SPARC
Volunteers for this task will receive their shirt from SPARC.
Captain: Debbie Hightower

Location

Race Course

Addie Ray Racing Volunteer- By Assignment Only

June 28, 2026

Details

Provide support to Push Assist Teams as assigned by Addie Ray Racing. Volunteers for this task will receive their shirt from Addie Ray Racing.

Location

Race Course

General

DLPF- Sprint (Designated Last Place Finisher)

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

The Sprint distance Designated Last Place Finisher (DLPF) will follow the last Sprint participant and keep them in their sight at all times. This person should also have "Find my phone" activated before the race begins and share location with our Course Captain, Jon Earl during the bike and run.
Email: Charlene@magicsportsusa.com for more information.

Location

Sprint Course

DLPF- Olympic (Designated Last Place Finisher)

June 28, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

The Olympic distance Designated Last Place Finisher (DLPF) will follow the last Olympic participant and keep them in their sight at all times. This person should also have "Find my phone" activated before the race begins and share location with our Course Captain, Jon Earl during the bike and run.
Email: Charlene@magicsportsusa.com for more information

Location

Olympic Course

Racer Support Guide

June 28, 2026

Details

As authorized by Race Director.
Email Charlene@magicsportsusa.com for password.

Location

Race Course

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