Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

Friday, October 9th, 2026

5K/10K Run/Walk
1K Kids Fun Run
1/2 Kids Fun Run

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Marathon
26K Lake Loop
Half Marathon
B-Unified 2K

VOLUNTEER

We hope you consider signing up to volunteer and be a part of the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon, where Northwoods charm meets race-day excitement! Whether you're handing out water, welcoming runners, or helping behind the scenes, your energy and commitment make this event unforgettable.

Get ready to have fun, make memories, and help all of participants have an amazing experience.

For questions about volunteering, reach out to Halen@UnitedWayBemidji.org

FILL OUT THE VOLUNTEER FORM BELOW

First 100 Volunteers receive a FREE t-shirt!

 

BUSINESSES CAN SPONSOR A WATER STATION: 
bring your merch, bring a speaker, and turn it into a party for the the runners. Sponsorship is $250. 
Contact Halen Groenke at Halen@unitedwaybemidji.org to sponsor or inquire.

Contact Information
Volunteer Opportunities
Finish inside set-up and fill swag bags inside [10 remaining]
Volunteer check-in / General Q&A person / help [2 remaining]
Checking participants in [10 remaining]
Registration Help / Questions [2 remaining]
Selling merch and taking donations for shirts [3 remaining]
Checking participants in [10 remaining]
Setting up and keeping food area clean [3 remaining]
Helping handout awards [2 remaining]
Lining up People, Timing, Medals, other [10 remaining]
Making sure runners turn around at cone [1 remaining]
Making sure runners turn around at cone [1 remaining]
Volunteer check-in / General Q&A person / help [2 remaining]
Checking participants in [8 remaining]
Registration Help / Questions [2 remaining]
Collecting drop bags and setting them out [1 remaining]
Selling merch and taking donations for shirts [3 remaining]
Helping runners find their drop bags and general inside help [4 remaining]
Setting up and keeping food area clean [2 remaining]
Helping handout awards [2 remaining]
Inside [2 remaining]
Lining up People, Timing, Medals, other [8 remaining]
Lining up People, Starting the race, collecting drop bags, etc [4 remaining]
Lining up People, Timing, Medals, other [8 remaining]
Directing runners [2 remaining]
Directing runners to turn [1 remaining]
Directing runners to turn [1 remaining]
Lining up People, Timing, Medals, other [8 remaining]
Outside [2 remaining]
Stopping cross traffic, Along Beltrami Ave - each intersetion [10 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]
Setting up and handing out water [Unlimited]
Setting up and handing out water [1 remaining]