To volunteer for the Grand to Grand Ultra or Mauna to Mauna Ultra, please complete the online application in full. You will receive an email in due course advising you whether your application has been successful.

Priority will be given to those who have had previous experience volunteering at stage races or experienced stage race competitors.

Please note that demand for volunteer positions is greater than what is available. Priority will therefore be given to those who apply early.

Volunteer Positions:

Checkpoint Teams - 15 volunteers needed

Responsibilities include setting up/dismantling CP canopy, set up table for water containers, table for CP Captain, assist participants when they arrive at checkpoints, sweep the course after closing a checkpoint, monitor progress of competitors through your checkpoint and communicate with race management.

Sweepers - 2 volunteers needed

Must be a runner. Responsibilities include following the last runner(s) from start of every stage up to the next checkpoint, collect course markers, assist in closing down of checkpoint and help with other chores at camp.

Paid Positions

Camp Crew – 10 - 12 persons needed

Your main role will be assisting the Camp Manager in erecting and taking down the camp each day of the event, transporting the equipment between camps and assisting the Camp Manager in various duties related to the event.

Drivers – 10 drivers and vehicles needed

You will provide one 4WD SUV or pick up truck for the event. You will be allocated your specific role for the event – either camp crew, checkpoint, medical or media. You will be required to transport volunteers and equipment around the course.

Details of terms can be provided upon enquiry by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.