Volunteer

It Takes a Village

Volunteer your time and talents at the Omaha Marathon. This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups to give back to the Omaha running community and support a locally-run event.  Volunteers will receive an event  t-shirt and snacks and refreshments!

AID STATION PREPARATION*

LATE REGISTRATION*

PACKET PICK-UP*

START/FINISH LINE AREA SETUP*

ORC GEAR SALES*

AID STATIONS

COURSE SET UP/MARKING

COURSE MONITORS

BIKE SUPPORT

COURSE TEAR DOWN

COURIER SUPPORT*

AID STATION DELIVERY

FINISH LINE

PACERS

START/FINISH LINE TEARDOWN

REFRESHMENT AREA

MEDAL DISTRIBUTION

FIRST AID SUPPORT

Asterix (*) indicates volunteer opportunities available on the day(s) before or after the race. 

RUN IT FORWARD

Support Our Runners, We Support Your Mission

Run It Forward is your nonprofit’s chance to raise $500 while helping power the Omaha Marathon! By volunteering at one of our aid stations, your team of 16 volunteers supports hundreds of runners - and receives a $500 donation for your 501(c)(3) organization, school or the charity of your choice.

How it works:

  • A limited number of aid stations are available on a first come, first served basis. 
  • To receive your donation, your organization must volunteer for two, three-hour shifts (~6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.). At least eight volunteers are needed for each shift.  
  • Volunteers are encouraged to make signs, decorate their station and dress in costume. Omaha Marathon will supply all aid station materials – you supply the energy!
  • Volunteers who register by Sept. 5, receive a free volunteer T-shirt.
  • We will donate $500 to your nonprofit for completing the full 6-hour coverage.

Why it matters:
When your nonprofit steps up to support runners, we step up to support you. It’s Omahans helping Omahans - on the course and in the community.

Who is eligible: 
Staffing an aid station is a great team-building activity perfect for corporate wellness teams, school clubs, dance and cheerleading groups, sports teams, community and faith-based groups, families and more!

Donations will only be made to 501(c)(3) organizations or schools. If your group is not an official 501(c)(3) or a school, we are happy to donate to the 501(c)(3) of your choice or one of our event charities: the Omaha Running Club, Omaha Police Department Foundation, the Council Bluffs Police Department or Heartland READY.

Added Bonus: Runners will vote on the most creative and supportive aid station and the winner will receive a $100 pizza party compliments of Godfather's Pizza!

Limited spots available. Run It Forward and reserve your station today!

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EARN A FREE REGISTRATION

Be the VIP: Serve as a Special Race Volunteer

Want to earn a free race entry? The Omaha Running Club relies solely on volunteers to help make their races a success - many dedicated men and women give countless hours to the club each year to make sure we put on the best possible event for our participants.

With these challenges in mind we're looking for volunteers to help with the more technical and demanding aspects of our race coordination. Volunteers for these roles should be able to lift 40lbs and perform basic physical work(tent teardowns, sign pickups, moving boxes, etc). In exchange for your help with these crucial tasks, we will provide free entry into the race event of your choice put on by the Omaha Running Club (Omaha Marathon, Peak to Peak, Bones Run, etc) in addition to all other perks our volunteers receive. 

2025 Omaha Marathon Sponsors

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In-Kind Sponsors

Sunday, September 28, 2025

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