2026 Volunteers
Earn free races, score exclusive swag, and help change lives.
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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The Experience
“Meeting new people, being a part of the team, socializing and earning a free race — it was a great experience!”
Christina, Spartan Race Volunteer
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.
  • Obstacle Officials
    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!
  • Choose your shift
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Have a question?

Need an answer to a question about a specific race? Contact your event’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@spartanrace.ch. Please make sure to include the race location you are interested in so we know which Volunteer Coordinator to connect you with.

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