MYRTLE BEACH (Press Release) — The Myrtle Beach Marathon and all associated events have relied heavily on the assistance of volunteers since the founding of the race nineteen years ago! With the city’s first and longest running major endurance event right around the corner, we need your help in assembling a team of volunteers to help participants in many fun ways.
On race weekend more than 1,000 volunteers are needed to aid participants in the following areas:
- Race registration
- Distribution of shirts
- Assist in a water, food or aid station
- Finish line assistance
MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS are needed for the 12 First Aid Stations on the course and also at the Finish Line Medical Area. Volunteers needed include:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- EMTs and Paramedics
- Respiratory Therapists
- Massage Therapists
All volunteers receive a FREE volunteer t-shirt, FREE entrance, food and beverage at one of the two post race parties, and the grateful thanks of the Marathon Committee and all participants!
If you would like to volunteer on March 3rd, 4th, or 5th and help make this a memorable event for all participants:
*Non-Medical: visit the VOLUNTEER tab on the Myrtle Beach Marathon website at www.mbmarathon.com to sign up*Medical: email Dr. Mark Schecker at scheckmd@gmail.com
Race weekend includes full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.
