9 - 10 MAY 2026
#GeneveMarathon
The half marathon as well as the Parent & Child race are now sold out. Waiting lists have been set up.
VOLUNTEERS
Joining the volunteer team of the Generali Genève Marathon means being part of a group of 1,200 people and helping to enable over 25,000 participants to run through Geneva and its surrounding areas.
We have over 16 different roles available, open to all. There’s something for everyone—whether you're young or old, athletic or just a little active.
We want to assure you that we place great importance on diversity and inclusion. As such, your participation will be evaluated solely on your motivation and commitment, with no other consideration.
You will find the details of the missions further down on the page.
As a volunteer, you will receive :
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A unique T-shirt and cap for the 20th edition of the Generali Genève Marathon,
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A meal, if your mission takes place during meal times,
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50% discount voucher for an individual bib number of your choice for the Balexert 20km de Genève 2026 or the Generali Genève Marathon 2027.
(A form will be sent to all volunteers in the days following the event to determine which event you would like to apply this discount to).
Ready to join the adventure? Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at benevoles@genevemarathon.org.
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Thanks again for your support and see you soon.
Camille
THE MISSIONS
Find below the missions available per day, as well as the corresponding times.
- MISSIONSVENDREDI MATINVENDREDI APRÈS-MIDIWelcome and information✔︎✔︎Bib collection✔︎✔︎Bar and dish management✔︎✔︎Logistics team✔︎
- MISSIONSSAMEDI MATINSAMEDI APRÈS-MIDISAMEDI SOIRWelcome and information✔︎✔︎✔︎Bib collection✔︎✔︎✘Bar and dish management✔︎✔︎✔︎Logistics team✔︎✔︎✔︎Children's race management✔︎✘Runner bag management✔︎✔︎Marshals along the route (safety at intersections)✔︎✔︎Arrival refreshments✔︎✔︎Arrival staff for medals✔︎✔︎Help VIP Catering✔︎✔︎
- MISSIONSDIMANCHE MATIN + APRÈS-MIDIWelcome and information✔︎Bar and dish management✔︎Logistics team✔︎Runner bag management✔︎Race marshall✔︎Refreshments point✔︎Arrival refreshments✔︎Arrival staff for medals✔︎Help VIP Catering✔︎Relay point✔︎
BIB & T-SHIRT COLLECTION
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Distribute bibs and/or prizes to participants
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Prepare the bags for runners
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NB: To hand out the bibs, we will ask you to use your phone to scan the bib coupons
WELCOMING & INFORMATION
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Greet and inform participants and public
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REFRESHMENT BAR SERVICE & DISH RETURN
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Help to the smooth running of the bar (sale, drawing of beers, service of drinks).
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Collection of reusable dishes (eco cup, cutlery and plates)
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NB: It’s best to know how to use a beer dispensing system.
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*Mission reserved for adults
LOGISTICS SUPPORT
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Set up signage and equipment on the course
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Set up a magnificient Marathon Village
HELP CHILDREN’S RACES
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Help children’s races run smoothly by accompanying parents and children from the start line to the parents area, where they can pick up their child at the end of the race.
BAG CHECK / BAG DROP (MANAGING RUNNERS' BAGS)
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Collect or return participants bags
ON COURSE MARSHALS (INTERSECTION SAFETY)
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Enforce safety instructions to drivers, spectators
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Guide runners on the course
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Ensure the smooth running of the race
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ON COURSE REFRESHMENTS STATIONS
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You will set up the area and distribute drinks, snacks for athletes during Elite race.
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You will also be responsible for sorting waste and preserving our environment.
FINISH LINE REFRESHMENTS
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Supervision of the elite athletes (men and women) as they cross the finish line.
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Accompany them through the finish line protocol (anti-doping control).
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Supervisors must be of legal age and bilingual.
RACE MARSHALL
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Enforce safety instructions to drivers, spectators
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Guide runners on the course
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Ensure the smooth running of the race
VIP AREA SUPPORT
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Help at the catering of VIP area for companies
RELAY MANAGEMENT (MARATHON RELAY)
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Set up and facilitate relay points during the race
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Guide the runners in the relay zone
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Ensure refreshment stands for the relay
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA COLLECTION
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Your mission will be to collect this data from participants and visitors, by questioning them face to face, so that we can establish an action plan after the event to reduce our impact on climate change.
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Profil : If you are sensitive or just curious about environmental issues, this role is for you
ANTI-DOPING TEAM
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Supervision of the elite athletes (men and women) as they cross the finish line.
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Accompany them through the finish line protocol (anti-doping control).
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Supervisors must be of legal age and bilingual.
BIKE TEAM (OPENING, CLOSING, SUPERVISION)
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Guide runners groups.
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You must know how to ride a bike and have your own bike.
MASCOT
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Supervision of the elite athletes (men and women) as they cross the finish line.
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Accompany them through the finish line protocol (anti-doping control).
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Supervisors must be of legal age and bilingual.
GREEN TEAM
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Collect and sort waste on the course to keep Geneva its resplendent self
VOLUNTEER LOUNGE MANAGEMENT
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Help at the Volunteer Lounge and the smooth running of the area
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Help at the distribution of volunteer oufits
