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Race for free and help change lives
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Volunteer Perks

JOIN THE TRIBE! Help power the biggest obstacle event in your country, transforming thousands of lives every race.

What You Get:

  • 100% Free Race Code: No fees. Global access.
  • Exclusive Swag: Official 2026 Volunteer T-shirt and cool gear.
  • Insider Access: Behind-the-scenes look at race operations.
  • Community: An unforgettable experience with the Spartan Tribe!

Race Your Way: Earn a 100% free race entry with every shift, or stack your shifts to unlock Ultra upgrades and Season Passes. Valid globally across Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA.

Exclusive Swag & On-Site Perks: Score the official 2026 Volunteer T-shirt, enjoy complimentary on-site meals, and get free festival entry on your shift day.

Instant Rewards & Unique Swag: Get your race code immediately upon shift completion! Plus, score unique, shift-specific swag on-site—like backpacks, hats, or exclusive patches.

Go Behind the Scenes: Get an exclusive look at how Spartan operates, and join a powerful global community dedicated to changing lives.

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Volunteer Roles
  • On-Course
    Help our build crew on race days by instructing and motivating racers through the course. You will be responsible for serving as our eyes and ears on the course, including reporting any injuries by radio to our medical team (training provided on site).
  • Festival
    Assist our Festival Team at the finish line, start corral, bag check, merchandise and throughout the festival. Be ready to give lots of high-fives!
  • Registration
    Help our Registration Staff greet, check-in and answer questions for racers and spectators. This job requires the use of a Spartan computer. You will receive training for the first 30-minutes of your volunteer shift by our Registration Lead.
  • OBSTACLES
    Ensure all elite & age group competitors complete obstacles in accordance to the rules and enforce the penalties if they don’t. Help maintain the current and future integrity of the sport! You will use both photo and video equipment.
  • Kids Race
    Assist our Kids Race team on race day(s) with overall production and safety of the Kids Race event. Encourage our little Spartans through the course!
  • WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
    Meet the community
    Join the Tribe
Have a question?

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact us at support@spartanrace.com. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

Volunteer FAQ
Team Up: Volunteer Group Inquiry

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact us at support@spartanrace.com. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

Group Inquiry
What’s in it for me?

Be the motivation! Help athletes push their limits and achieve their DEKA goals. Plus, get instantly rewarded! Here’s what you gain from joining the DEKA Volunteer Tribe:

Race Your Way: Earn a 100% free entry with every shift, or stack your shifts to unlock Ultra upgrades and Season Passes. Valid globally across Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA.

Exclusive Volunteer Swag: Score unique gear based on your shift, including the official volunteer t-shirt, exclusive hats, patches, and even backpacks!

Instant Reward: Receive your race code immediately upon shift completion! Use it to compete the same day or save it for a future event.

Share the Wealth: Your earned race credit is fully transferable and can be gifted to friends and family!

Volunteer Roles
  • On-Course
    Assist on race days by guiding and motivating racers. Act as our eyes and ears, ensuring athletes meet standards. You'll judge performances and uphold rules. Training on movement standards and judging will be provided before your shift.
  • FESTIVAL
    Assisting at the start & finish lines, merchandise and bag check area. Passing out finisher t-shirts, medals and other DEKA goodies!
  • REGISTRATION
    Help our Registration Staff greet, check-in and answer questions for racers and spectators. This job requires the use of a DEKA computer. You will receive training for the first 30-minutes of your volunteer shift by our Registration Lead.
  • Pre/Post Race
    Help basecamp build the DEKA arena, setup zones & perimeter lines, along with other race critical festival tasks. All Load In, Build & Load Out volunteers are provided with lunch.
  • CHOOSE YOUR SHIFT
    Help basecamp build the DEKA arena, setup zones & perimeter lines, along with other race critical festival tasks. All Load In, Build & Load Out volunteers are provided with lunch.
    BECOME A VOLUNTEER
“ALL STAFF IS VERY APPRECIATIVE. I LOVE FEELING VALUED AND PART OF THE SPARTAN FAMILY”
BRENT MCCLELLAN
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Have a question?

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact us at support@spartanrace.com. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

Volunteer FAQ
Team Up: Volunteer Group Inquiry

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact us at support@spartanrace.com. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

Group Inquiry
“Meeting new people, being a part of the team, socializing and earning a free race — it was a great experience!”
Christina, Spartan Race Volunteer
Have a question?

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact us at support@spartanrace.com. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

Volunteer FAQ
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