Volunteers
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME
information on this site is from the 2012 inaugural event
the canton marathon will not take place in 2013
NEWS AND UPDATES WILL BE POSTED WHEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE
We need thousands of volunteers to help make the inaugural Canton Marathon a success and establish it as the next big athletic event in Stark County.
Course Marshals Needed - Please use the link at the bottom of this page.
If your group or organization would like to volunteer to staff a water stop, please complete this form.
If you're interested in providing entertainment on the course, please complete this form.
Everyone is welcome to help - whether you are a runner or have no experience with marathons. What matters is being willing to give any amount of time that you can spare to help make this event even more of a success.
Minimum Age: 11 on Race Day

Individuals or Families
If you can spare a little, some, or a lot of time -- help us make the Canton Marathon another success.
Groups
If you belong to an organization that can work as a team, help us on special projects throughout the year, during the final pre-race preparation, on race day and post race as well.
Non-profits
If you are a non-profit organization, sign up to become an Official Charity Partner and reap the benefits associated with our philanthropy program.
Companies
We can use your help in providing individual or teams of volunteers. We are also seeking companies who will donate products or services to be given to volunteers as well as runners in the participant bags. We'll be sure your company gets recognized for its contribution.
Volunteer Benefits include:
- Volunteer commemorative t-shirt
- Volunteer Appreciation Party
- Satisfaction in knowing that you helped organize a world class event!
These are just a few of the many volunteer opportunities:
- Health & Fitness Expo
- Packet Pick-up / Registration
- Kids event
- Relay Exchanges
- Intersection Monitors
- First Aid Stations




