Participate in a Very Unique Race

LAND CREW

Each athlete is required to have at least 2 adult land crew members to accompany them throughout the entire land portion of the race. As many of the athletes come from overseas or travel long distances to do the event we require crew members from our local community to assist the athletes. Crews are assigned to a specific athlete for the duration of the entire event. The athlete is responsible for all crew expenses and will pay for the use of your personal vehicle if required. The crew is also included in all meals associated with the event from the Pre-race Breakfast and Race Briefing to the Awards Ceremony.

In addition, you will be supplied with a crew shirt as a souvenir of the event. The commitment for the Land Crew is substantial (4–5 days), but is well worth the effort as this will be a volunteering experience like no other. Crews and athletes have been known to form long and lasting friendships following the event.

Working as a crew member is a great way for any athlete thinking about doing Ultraman in the future, to gain some great experience in planning for the event and to realize the work required by a crew. For those athletes volunteering as a crew members who want to participate the following year, the organizers will hold a spot for you in the next year’s race.

Anyone who has ever worked at a triathlon is also a good candidate to work as a land crew. If you have a passion for the sport and care about the athletes you will be a good land crew.

SWIM ESCORT

Each athlete is required to have their own swim escort during the entire swim portion of the event. If you have a kayak or canoe and wish to escort an athlete and help them get off to a good start on this life-changing event we can use your help. Swim escorts are invited to our Pre-race Breakfast and Race Briefing as well as the Awards Banquet. In addition, you will receive a Crew Shirt as a souvenir of the event.

The commitment from the swim escort is at least the time required for the athlete to complete the 10 km swim (2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours). While you are not required to be at the Pre-race briefing, it is encouraged so you have a chance to meet your athlete and discuss race/swim strategy as it pertains to feeding, hydration and leading/direction control.

The organizers help with transportation of watercraft following the swim, however, any help in that capacity is greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

With the growth in popularity of the event we are in need of volunteers in all capacities from set-up and tear-down to equipment transportation, direction control, course communication, life guarding and motorcycle escort. Volunteers can help from a few hours to all three days depending on your time and interest. Some positions require that the volunteer travel with the event in which case we include them in the meals and accommodations required as part of the event.

All volunteers are supplied with a souvenir race shirt and are included in our Finish Line Bar-B-Q at the end of Day 3 so they can enjoy the final finish of the athletes and take part in the celebrations.

Crew and Volunteer information is available in more detail by contacting us at 01536510118 or e-mailing info@ultramanuk.com.

Don’t delay if you’d like to experience volunteering on a whole new level…be prepared for a serious tug on your heartstrings!

Mori LaChappelle has crewed for several Ultraman athletes and has put together an excellent overview on what to expect if you are crewing for an athlete. Click here to view »