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TCS New York City Marathon - Start Volunteers

November 1, 2026, Sunday at 2:00 AM, Staten Island - Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

+1 eligible volunteer opportunities. Transportation provided to Fort Wadsworth. All start volunteers receive a New Balance marathon volunteer jacket.

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START NYRR Ambassadors

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|5:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Volunteers will act as representatives for NYRR, assisting with runner lines, answering athletes’ questions and directing athletes around race day central.

  • 9+1
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START Green Team

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|5:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Help keep race related waste out of landfills by assisting with the Waste Diversion Station to sort waste into recyling, compost and trash.

  • 9+1
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START Village Amenities - Silver Charity

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|5:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Support Operations in the Silver Charity Village. Roles include: line management, food/beverage distribution, trash collection and clothing collection.

  • 9+1
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START Bridge Gate Marshal (Background Check REQUIRED)

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|4:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Support the operations of the runner entrance into the fort from the Verrazzano Bridge and as the runners exit the village to the start line.

  • 9+1
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START Village Amenities - Blue

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|6:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Support Operations in the Blue Village. Roles include: line management, food/beverage distribution, trash collection and clothing collection.

  • 9+1
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START Jump Team

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|5:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Be prepared for anything. The Jump Team jumps in where needed. Once the START area has cleared, you will be asked to assist in volunteer bus loading to return volunteers to Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Staten Island JCC and the Staten Island Ferry. This is a +1 opportunity for the 2025 9+1 program to earn guaranteed, non-complimentary entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

  • 9+1 Credit
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START Bus Marshal

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|4:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. You will be assisting the runner bus unloading operation and directing runners to the entrance of Fort Wadsworth and answering runner questions

  • 9+1
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START VIP Hospitality

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|4:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. You will be volunteering in and around hospitality tents for our specialty groups.

  • 9+1
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START Corral Marshal - Orange

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|6:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Assist runners into the right corral that matches their bib

  • 9+1
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START Village Amenities - Orange

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island|6:00 AM

Location: Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Exact check-in location will be communicated closer to event date. Support Operations in the Orange Village. Roles include: line management, food/beverage distribution, trash collection and clothing collection.

  • 9+1