Volunteers needed for Cd'A Triathlon

The Coeur d’Alene Triathlon, celebrating 33 successful years, is one of the most scenic races in the Northwest. Volunteers are needed for many tasks, including stuffing swag bags, checking in athletes and helping with packet pickup next Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The race starts with a swim in beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene, with the bike course along Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive, a scenic bike route up the challenging, uphill Mullan Trail Road, finishing the race with a run along Northwest Boulevard and the Spokane River, and ending at the finish line back at the Coeur d’Alene City Park.

Athletes aside, volunteers make this event! The Cd’A Tri would not be staged without these amazing people! There are many positions available, both on race day and before. Please let your friends and family know of all these opportunities.

No one can do all things, but everyone can do one thing!

If you have any questions, contact volunteer coordinator Ann Cone at [email protected].

Opportunities include:

Swag Bag Stuffer

— Thursday, Aug. 11

This is a simple task and is ideal for youth groups. This activity will be on Thursday. Time to be determined. Athletes are given a “swag bag” at check in. These bags include print media advertising. Volunteers will be responsible for stuffing a variety of materials into the bags.

Athlete Check In

— Friday, Aug. 12

Volunteers will be responsible for checking in and providing information to athletes. This shift will be on Friday, Aug. 12 from 2:30–7 p.m.

Late Packet Pickup/Timing Chips — Saturday, Aug. 13

Shift Time: 6-7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Coeur d’Alene City Park Bandshell. Volunteers will distribute timing chips and late packets to athletes.

Body Marking

— Saturday, Aug. 13

Shift Time: 5-7 a.m. at Cd’A City Park Band shell. Volunteers will be marking athletes with their race numbers and age.

Transition Area

— Saturday, Aug. 13

This position will be for two volunteers per exit and entry locations. You will “point” the athlete in the correct direction. You will help athletes in and out of the water and into the transition area. Another position will be to help bikers and runners in and out of transition. This is a low key and fairly easy position. Your specific location and details will be provided.

Swim Course

— Saturday, Aug. 13

Varied positions. Will need to get final approval from swim director. Some volunteers will be positioned on shore and others on paddle boards, kayaks, spotters, etc.

Bike Course Pointer

— Saturday, Aug. 13

This position will be for one volunteer per location. Volunteer must be 18 or older (or work with an adult at the same location). You will be placed along the bike route “pointing” the athlete in the correct direction. This is not a closed race route; there will be vehicles on most of the route, so you need to be aware of traffic. This is a low key and fairly easy position. Your specific location and details will be provided.

Run Course Pointer

— Saturday, Aug. 13

This position will be for one volunteer per location. Volunteer must be 18 or older (or work with an adult at the same location). You will be placed along the run route “pointing” the athlete in the correct direction. This is not a closed race route; there will be vehicles on most of the route, so you need to be aware of traffic. This is a low key and fairly easy position. Your specific location and details will be provided.

Aid Station

(on run course)

— Saturday, Aug. 13

You will be placed along the run route at one of the water/aid stations. The water and cups will be supplied. We want enthusiastic people to encourage the athletes. This is a low key and fairly easy position. Your specific location and details will be provided.