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2026 Holland Haven Marathon

September 13, 2026
West Edge Real Estate
Holland, MI 49423 US

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Course Marshal

Course Marshal Post #1 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive

Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 0.9 Lakeshore and Ferris

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #3 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 3.6 lakeshore & Lake Michigan

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #4 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 4.6 Lakeshore and Pierce

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #6 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 6.0 Lakeshore and Stanton

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #8 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 9.0 Lakeshore & Butternut

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #11 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 12.2 Lakeshore & New Holland

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #12 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 13.2 Lakeshore & Quincy

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #13 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 14.2 Lakeshore & Riley

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #14 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 15.2 Lakeshore & James

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #15 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 15.7 Lakeshore & Lakewood

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #16 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 17.4 168th & Lakeshore

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #18 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 18.9 168th & Lakewood

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #20 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 19.9 Lakewood & 160th

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #21 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 20.9 Lakewood & 152nd

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #23 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 21.4 James & 152nd

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #24 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshals
Responsibilities
Ensure runners turn right onto 144th Ave and run south
Direct traffic and runners where race course crosses church entrances.
Stop cars to let runners pass.
Church services at 9:30 & 11am
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 22.4 James & 144th
Parkside Bible Church Entrance

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #25 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 22.9 144th & Lakewood

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #26 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.
Full and half marathon runners will be coming from the north on 144th. They are to continue south on 144th.
8K runners will be coming from the east on Pinecrest. They are to turn left and run south on 144th.
ALL runners must run on the 144th bike path, NOT in the road.

Location

Mile 23.4 144th & Ottawa Beach/Pinecrest

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1

Course Marshal Post #27 High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
8K runners will initially be coming from the east on Howard. They are to turn right and run north on Pinecrest.
On the way back, ALL runners run east on the bike path along Howard, NOT in the road.
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

8K Mile 3.2 Howard & Pinecrest

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1 - 2

Course Marshal Post #33 High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course, help direct/stop traffic when necessary and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Mile 25.7 River & Howard

Resources Needed

safety vest - 1+

Course Marshal Post #34 High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Course Marshal
Responsibilities
Priority #1:Safety.
Priority #2:Runners have the right-of-way
Priority #3:Direct Runners
Priority #4:Be encouraging and supportive
Course marshals help provide direction to runners along the course. Police will traffic when necessary for runners to cross Pine. CM will direct them to turn left and help ensure the safety of run participants.

Location

Pine Ave & 3rd St

Resources Needed

Orange Vest - 1 - 2

Course Marshal Post #100 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Fill in on race day as a course marshal at a needed road intersection. Our volunteer coordinator, Bob, will assign you a specific location either the night before or on race day. Be ready to drive to your assigned location when notified.

You are the eyes and ears for runners out on the course. Help them watch for traffic and point them in the right direction to stay on track all the way to the finish line.
Make sure all runners, spectators, volunteers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are safe.
Be their extra set of eyes and ears on the course and tell them where to run.
Please text Bob Flavin 616-886-5615 Volunteer Coordinator to let him know you are at your station

Location

Grand Haven Early Morning

Resources Needed

Orange Vest - 1 - 4

Course Marshal Post #200 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Fill in on race day as a course marshal at a needed road intersection. Our volunteer coordinator, Bob, will assign you a specific location either the night before or on race day. Be ready to drive to your assigned location when notified.

You are the eyes and ears for runners out on the course. Help them watch for traffic and point them in the right direction to stay on track all the way to the finish line.
Make sure all runners, spectators, volunteers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are safe.
Be their extra set of eyes and ears on the course and tell them where to run.
Please text Bob Flavin 616-886-5615 Volunteer Coordinator to let him know you are at your station

Location

Holland Early Morning

Resources Needed

Orange Vest - 1 - 4

Course Marshal Post #300 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Fill in on race day as a course marshal at a needed road intersection. Our volunteer coordinator, Bob, will assign you a specific location either the night before or on race day. Be ready to drive to your assigned location when notified.

You are the eyes and ears for runners out on the course. Help them watch for traffic and point them in the right direction to stay on track all the way to the finish line.
Make sure all runners, spectators, volunteers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are safe.
Be their extra set of eyes and ears on the course and tell them where to run.
Please text Bob Flavin 616-886-5615 Volunteer Coordinator to let him know you are at your station

Location

Holland Mid Morning

Resources Needed

Orange Vest - 1 - 4

Course Marshal Post #400 Medium Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Fill in on race day as a course marshal at a needed road intersection. Our volunteer coordinator, Bob, will assign you a specific location either the night before or on race day. Be ready to drive to your assigned location when notified.

You are the eyes and ears for runners out on the course. Help them watch for traffic and point them in the right direction to stay on track all the way to the finish line.
Make sure all runners, spectators, volunteers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are safe.
Be their extra set of eyes and ears on the course and tell them where to run.
Please text Bob Flavin 616-886-5615 Volunteer Coordinator to let him know you are at your station

Location

Holland Afternoon

Resources Needed

Orange Vest - 1 - 4

Aid Station

AID Station #2 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 2
Bikepath at 12414 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #4 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 4
Bikepath at 10807 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #6 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 6
Bikepath at 9296 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #8 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 8
Bikepath at 7830 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #10 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 10
Bikepath at 6475 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #12 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 12
Bikepath at 4924 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #14 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 14, Half Mile 1
Bikepath at 3300 Lakeshore Drive

AID Station #16 High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 16, Half mile 3
Bikepath on Lakeshore Drive in front of Tunnel Park

AID Station #18 High Priority

September 13, 2026

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full mile 18.5, Half mile 5.5
Bikepath at 10 N. 168th Ave
On the northwest corner of Perry

AID Station #22 High Priority

September 13, 2026

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Mile 22, Half mile 9
Bikepath at 14503 James St at Wendt Park

Aid Station #25 Medium Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Aid Station
#1 Be ready. Have beverage cups pre filled
#2 Hand runners beverages and food
#3 Be encouraging and supportive
#4 Clean up aid station area
When you first arrive, please follow the directions provided. It is important to fill cups before runners arrive. Volunteers fill blue silicone cups with water and hand them off to runners as they pass by water station. Volunteers will also clean up water station area and leave it free of trash at the completion of the race. Make sure blue cups are placed in recycle bins, not trash. Do not let runners keep them, they are not souvenirs.

Location

Full Marathon Mile 25, 8K Race Mile 1
Howard Ave at Dunton Park entrance

Cyclist

Lead Cyclist- Mens Full High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Cycle race leader for Mens Full Marathon.
- Be assertive and make people clear out of the runner's way.
- Stay far enough ahead of the runner to clear obstacles and people before they get there.
- Wear our orange helmet cover for your helmet to designate the lead runner. You can wear a volunteer shirt if you want or your bike jersey.
- KNOW THE COURSE! The course is marked but the leader is highly relying on you to get them through the course.

Location

Start: 7:30 am - Rosy Mound Elementary School, 14016 Lakeshore Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417
Finish: Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

Helmet Cover - 1

Lead Cyclist- Women's Full High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Cycle race leader for Women's Full Marathon.
- Be assertive and make people clear out of the runner's way.
- Stay far enough ahead of the runner to clear obstacles and people before they get there.
- Wear our orange helmet cover for your helmet to designate the lead runner. You can wear a volunteer shirt if you want or your bike jersey.
- KNOW THE COURSE! The course is marked but the leader is highly relying on you to get them through the course.

Location

Start: 7:30 am - Rosy Mound Elementary School, 14016 Lakeshore Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417
Finish: Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

Helmet Cover - 1

Lead Cyclist- Mens Half High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Cycle race leader for Mens Half Marathon.
- Be assertive and make people clear out of the runner's way.
- Stay far enough ahead of the runner to clear obstacles and people before they get there.
- Wear our orange helmet cover for your helmet to designate the lead runner. You can wear a volunteer shirt if you want or your bike jersey.
- KNOW THE COURSE! The course is marked but the leader is highly relying on you to get them through the course.

Location

Start: 8:00 am - Camp Geneva, 17000 Quincy Ave Holland, MI 49424
(Pines Campus at southeast corner of Lakeshore & Quincy)
Finish: Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

Helmet Cover - 1

Lead Cyclist- Women's Half High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Cycle race leader for Women's Half Marathon.
- Be assertive and make people clear out of the runner's way.
- Stay far enough ahead of the runner to clear obstacles and people before they get there.
- Wear our orange helmet cover for your helmet to designate the lead runner. You can wear a volunteer shirt if you want or your bike jersey.
- KNOW THE COURSE! The course is marked but the leader is highly relying on you to get them through the course.

Location

Start: 8:00 am - Camp Geneva, 17000 Quincy Ave Holland, MI 49424
(Pines Campus at southeast corner of Lakeshore & Quincy)
Finish: Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

Helmet Cover - 1

Cyclist Sweeper- Full Marathon High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Cyclist to be the last one through the course. Ride the last hour of the full marathon with the last runner.
Ride bike behind last runner and let everyone know when he/she has passed.

Location

Our Lady of the Lake Church
480 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
Finish at Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

bike - 1 - 2

Race Course

Medical & Sag High Priority

You must be 21-61 years old to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Medical & Sag
Overview
The HHM medical and sag volunteer is at the event to support runners. During the event runners may need minor medical care or a ride to the finish which can be provided by the volunteer. Medical and sag is not onsite to cover catastrophic or life threatening injuries. In cases of major emergency 911 will be contacted. Qualified medical and sag volunteers should be a doctor, nurse, PA, EMT, firefighter or other applicable first responder.
Duties
Administer minor first aid, hydration, nutrition and ice packs to runners on the course
Contact 911 for runners facing life threatening injuries
Be in contact with the race director, volunteer coordinator and staff about runner needs
Pick up runners on the course unable to complete the race and drive them to safety

Location

Various points throughout the race courses
Medical tent at Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Resources Needed

Vehicle - 1 - 6
Medical Kit - 1 - 6
Ice Packs - 3 - 5
Nutrition/Hydration - 3 - 6

Photographer High Priority

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

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Holland Haven Marathon publishes free photos of the race for runners. Volunteer photographers are used to allow runners access to their race day memories for free.
Photographers are stationed at start lines, finish line and throughout the race courses.
Various times and shift lengths are available.
Contact Race Director Eddie Kline reddiefit@gmail.com for more details on photographing the race.

Location

Various locations available
Assigned by the race director
Start lines, finish line, race course

1st Half Course Clean Up High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Start at the full marathon starting line at Rosy Mound Elementary school. Drive the course south with Holland Haven staff and clean up as the last runners complete each mile. Pick up any aid station supplies, trash and all mile marker signs to Camp Geneva.

Location

Rosy Mound Elementary School

Resources Needed

HHM Van - 1

2nd Half Course Clean Up High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Start at the half marathon starting line at Camp Geneva. Drive the course south with the Holland Haven staff and clean up as the last runners complete each mile. Pick up any aid station supplies, trash and all mile marker signs. All the way to finish line at the Recovery Zone.

Location

Camp Geneva

Resources Needed

HHM Van - 1

Half Marathon Start

Half Marathon Check In High Priority

September 13, 2026

Details

Help set up/tear down check in area
- Pass out bibs and pins
- Pass out race t-shirts
- Collect gear from runners to check
- Load runner's gear onto school buses
- Answer runner questions
Hand out race bibs and safety pins to registered runners.

Location

Camp Geneva, 17000 Quincy Ave Holland, MI 49424
(Pines Campus at southeast corner of Lakeshore & Quincy)

Full Marathon Start

Full Marathon Check In High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up/tear down check in area
- Pass out bibs and pins
- Pass out race t-shirts
- Collect gear from runners to check
- Load runner's gear onto school buses
- Answer runner questions
Hand out race bibs and safety pins to registered runners.

Location

Rosy Mound Elementary School
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI
49417

Saturday Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up - Saturday High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 12, 2026

Details

Help set up/tear down packet pick up
Work at packet pick up table
- Pass out bibs and pins
- Pass out race t-shirts
- Answer runner questions
Hand out race bibs and safety pins to registered runners.

Location

Gazelle Sports Holland
24 W 8th St

Recovery Zone

Food Service - Runners High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Help set up and serve food and snacks for runners to have as they are finishing the race.
Volunteers set up the food station with food on tables before the race and replenish throughout the entire day. Volunteers serve as hosts during the race, keeping the food area clean and stocked.

Location

Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Packet Pick Up - Sunday 8K High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up/tear down packet pick up
Work at packet pick up table
- Pass out bibs and pins
- Pass out race t-shirts
- Answer runner questions
Hand out race bibs and safety pins to registered runners.

Location

Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Gear Check & Awards Table High Priority

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

September 13, 2026

Details

Set up Gear Check
- Take running gear and give runners a tag to retrieve gear.
- Unload gear from buses coming from other start locations into designated gear check area.
- Pass out gear to runners as they come to retrieve it.
Set up and maintain Awards table
- Pass out age group awards to winning runners
- Pass out overall distance awards to winning runners
- Trifecta medals & Double Dutch Challenge Medals
- Facilitate t-shirt exchange of race shirts

Location

Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Food Service - Community High Priority

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

Help set up, cook and serve food for runners and the community to enjoy.
Volunteers set up the food station and eating tables before the race. Volunteers serve as hosts during the race, serving food throughout the day. It's so easy! Just hand people a hotdog and a bag of chips.

Location

Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Merchandise Assistant Medium Priority

You must be 18-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

September 13, 2026

Details

As a Race Merchandise Assistant you will help with sales and/or stocking of merchandise and help out the Holland Haven staff as they operate our merchandise tent. We are selling sweat shirts, hats stickers and a whole lot more Holland Haven merchandise. No retail experience is necessary.

Location

HHM Merchandise Tent
Recovery Zone
76 S River Ave

Finish Line

Pass Out Medals and Water High Priority

September 13, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Have medals and water ready for all runners as they finish the race. Keep spectators off the course and out of the start/finish chute.

Location

Finish Line on 3rd st
Recovery Zone - Finish Area
West Edge Real Estate parking lot
76 S River Ave

Creating beautiful memories for runners to celebrate with our entire Holland community.

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