9 - 10 MAY 2026
#GeneveMarathon
VOLUNTEERS
MANY THANKS FOR THIS INCREDIBLE
19TH EDITION!
Dear volunteers, you rose to the challenge! Thanks to all of you, 25,428 participants outdid themselves on a sunny weekend on May 10 and 11, 2025. There were more than 1,200 of you in the village and in the 12 partner towns. From bib withdrawals to refreshment stands and bar facilities, it was your smiles and energy that made this event, now Switzerland's biggest marathon, such a success!
Of course, the adventure doesn't end here: we're already preparing an even bigger twentieth anniversary edition. To do this, we need your unfailing motivation and support. By clicking on the button below, you can pre-register as a volunteer for the next edition, which will take place on May 9 and 10, 2026. You will then have the opportunity to register 2 weeks before the event opens to the general public. We were fully booked for volunteer assignments just a few weeks before this year's event. So, whether you're a former volunteer, a runner or a motivated Genevan, don't wait. Join the volunteer adventure!
THE MISSIONS
Find below the missions available per day, as well as the corresponding times.
- MISSIONSJEUDI APRÈS-MIDIPreparation of bib collection area✘ - FULL
- MISSIONSVENDREDI MATINVENDREDI APRÈS-MIDIBib collection✘ - FULL✘ - FULLWelcome and information✘ - FULL✘ - FULLBar and dish management✘ - FULL✘ - FULLLogistics team✘ - FULLCarbon footprint survey✘ - FULL✘ - FULL
- MISSIONSSAMEDI MATINSAMEDI APRÈS-MIDIBar and dish management✘ - FULL✔︎ Until 11:00 p.m.Race marshall✔︎Runner bag management✔︎ Until 9:30pmRefreshments point✘ - FULLArrival staff for medals✘ - FULLBib collection✘ - FULL✘ - FULLWelcome and information✘ - FULL✘ - FULLLogistics team✘ - FULL✘ - FULLVolunteer Lounge Management✔︎✔︎Kids' race management✘ - FULLCarbon footprint survey✘ - FULLMascot✘ - FULLBike team✘ - FULLHelp VIP Catering✘ - FULL
- MISSIONSDIMANCHE MATIN + APRÈS-MIDIRace marshall✔︎Refreshments point✔︎Runner bag management✔︎Relay point✔︎Welcome and information✘ - FULLBar and dish management✔︎Volunteer Lounge Management✔︎Logistics team✘ - FULLMascot✘ - FULLArrival staff for medals✘ - FULLBike team✘ - FULLHelp VIP Catering✘ - FULLGreen Team✘ - FULLAnti-doping✘ - FULL
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 14 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 T-shirt and a red cap with the Generali Genèeve Marathon logo,
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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.
You want to follow the volunteers news ? Join the volunteers Facebook group.
Thanks again for your support and see you soon.
Camille
BIB 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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BAR AND REUSABLE DISHES COLLECTION
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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 AND TASK FORCE
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Set up signage and equipment on the course
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Set up a magnificient Marathon Village
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
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.
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
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
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
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REFRESHMENT POINT
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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.
BIKE TEAM
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Guide runners groups.
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You must know how to ride a bike and have your own bike.
RUNNERS BAGS LOGISTICS
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Collect or return participants bags
HELP VIP CATERING
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Help at the catering of VIP area for companies
RELAY POINT TEAM
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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
GREEN TEAM
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Collect and sort waste on the course to keep Geneva its resplendent self
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.
