What perks do I receive for completing a volunteer shift?

In this article:

• What will volunteers receive
• Pre-event and Post-event perks
• Saturday perks
• Sunday perks

Volunteers will receive:

• VOLUNTEER SHIRT 
  • You will receive your volunteer shirt when you check in for your shift at the volunteer tent. 
  • At most events, you will have the option of a short sleeve or long-sleeve shirt.LIGHT LUNCH + SNACKS
• LIGHT LUNCH and snacks
  • Snacks will be provided at check-in.  
  • A light lunch (normally one sandwich) will be provided to the volunteers around lunch time *this applies for all shifts except Early morning shift and Packet Pick up Shift
  • Please plan accordingly to bring any extra food/ snacks for yourself to keep you fueled throughout the day or if you have any specific dietary restrictions
• FREE 50% off or 100% off codes choices
  • Volunteer and race the same weekend with your code
    1. Please note that for most events you can expect the following race options: 
       • Pre-race and Post-race shifts - race either morning or afternoon for either day of the event
       • Sprint and Super races - most volunteers will be able to race the same day as your shift, either before or after your shift
       • Ultra & Beast races - same-day racing is not available, please race on an opposite day as your volunteer shift *excluding Early Morning shift
    2. An email is sent the week of your volunteer shift that outlines available heat times, racing options, and a link to sign up in advance including your discount code
    3. Volunteer heats are pre-determined and vary per race
    4. Signing up prior to your volunteer shift
       • please only select the heat that will allow you to complete your entire volunteer shift
       • Once you are registered don’t forget to claim your ticket and then simply head to a check-in lane (do not forget you ID)
    5. Signing up on-site
       • simply scan a QR code of a race you would like to do at the Volunteer tent
  • There is $16 administration fee which applies to all volunteers using their code same event as they volunteered for
  • Your email will contain your code expiration (this means you have to use your code by this date to register for an event in same or following year)
    
  • Volunteer and save your code for a future event
    1. You MUST check in and check out at the end of your shift with the Volunteer Coordinator to receive your future race code. If you do not complete and check out from your volunteer shift, you will not receive a future race code.
    2. Your code will be emailed to you on Friday following the event weekend. 
    3. Once you are ready for race registration, head over to spartan.com insert your code where it says “Promo code”
       • Please keep in mind, that volunteer codes are only valid for Open Heats and fees apply to any registration
  • Additional details:
    1. If you are racing before your volunteer shift, you DO NOT need to check in at the Volunteer Tent first. Go directly to registration.
    2. If you'd like to race in a heat not offered, you can request this with the registration staff, but it is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  You MUST check out with the Volunteer Coordinator at the end of your shift to receive your perks! You will not receive these perks if you do not complete your entire volunteer shift.

What code choices I have during checkout?

• US Beast, Super, Sprint/Stadion
• CAN Beast, Super, Sprint/Stadion
• US half discount for Ultra
• CAN half discount for Ultra
• US Trail 10K, 21K
• CAN Trail 10K, 21K
• US DEKA FIT
• Unbreakable Pass holders have to complete full day shift to be able to claim credit towards their pass

PRE-EVENT and POST-EVENT PERKS

SATURDAY PERKS

SUNDAY PERKS