Help Us Host a Great Race

Our races would not be possible without our volunteers and staff. We welcome groups and individuals who want to be a part of this great race experience! Whether you are a non-profit looking to partner with Zoom or an individual, spouse, friend, or spectator looking to help out, we have a place for you. Every Zoom race requires many, volunteers, and lifeguards. We would love your help. In exchange for your hard work, we will make a donation to your group, offer you a free race entry, or pay you. Plus we feed you, some great food from Lil' Zoom's Kitchen!

Certified Lifeguards Wanted!

We are seeking certified lifeguards for help with our summer triathlons. We will pay $100, give you a free race voucher, or offer you volunteer/community service hours for your help. We ask that you work from 6am-11am monitoring an open water swim in an inland lake.

Details: Please wear your guard uniform/suit and bring your guard fanny pack (with CPR mask, whistle & gloves). We will provide you with a throw buoy and walkie-talkie. If you do not have a guard fanny pack with those items, please us know, and we will get you one. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses/visor or hat, and a change of clothes. We will also provide food and drink. You will be guarding an open water swim, at an in-land lake on the beach or in a kayak (your choice). You will get orientation on-site. You will be in the water from about 7:00am-10:00am, but we will set up before and tear down after. Once you are done with your detail go to the registration tent for your payment or we will e-mail you a code for your free race after the event.

Check out our race calendar, select your race, and email us at mick@zoomracingusa.com or complete the sign-up form below!

Sign Up to Guard:

1. Guard the Dayton Triathlon at Buck Creek, in Springfield Ohio, on Sunday June 1

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Dayton Triathlon at Buck Creek State Park (June):The beach address is 1976 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502; we will be in the last (farthest most) parking lot. Once you enter the beach, turn left and drive to the end. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

2. Guard the Buckeye Triathlon at Cowan Lake, in Wilmington Ohio, on Sunday June 22

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

The race will take place at Cowan Lake Creek State Park Beach in Wilmington, Ohio, about 70 miles southwest of Columbus and 40 miles Southeast of Dayton. The beach does not have an official address, but it sits between 1277 and 855 Yankee Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177. Follow the signs for the Beach. There is plenty of parking at the beachfront, and all the race festivities will be in the main parking lot right up the hill from the beach.

3. Guard the Cincinnati Triathlon at Caesar Creek, in Waynesville ohio, on Sunday August 17

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Cincinnati Triathlon at Caesar Creek State Park (August):The beach address is 8570 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068. Drive to the end of the park main road, and we will be in the last parking lot at the beach. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

4. Guard the Zoom RedHawk Triathlon at Hueston Woods, in Oxford Ohio, on Sunday September 14

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Zoom RedHawk Triathlon at Hueston Woods State Park (September):The published park address is 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, OH 45003. This address will take you to the Campground, which is close to the Beach and Race address (the Beach is South of the Campground on Main Loop Road). There is limited cell service, so I recommend you print directions. We have some you can see here:https://www.zoomracingusa.com/directions-hw/.Once you are inside the park you will be on Main Loop Road. Look for signs for the Beach, which is on the West side of the Lake. Essentially Main Loop Road makes a loop around the lake and the park, so if you cannot find the Beach, just keep driving on Main Loop. The Beach is between the Sugar Camp/Brown Road and the Marina/Nature Center on Main Loop Road. We will be in the last parking lot at the beach. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

Please review our lifeguard information guide.

Volunteer Sign Up!

We pay $15/hr (for those over age 14), offer you a free race, or volunteer/community service hours if you sign up to volunteer at one of our events. Plus we provide you food and drinks. Volunteer or bring a friend or family member to help out while you race. We accept volunteers of all ages but ask that volunteers under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult.

You will be working from 6:00am-1:00pm in one of the following areas: registration, body marking, aid stations, course directions, or finish line. We will assign you a post on race day. Please wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and bring water. We will also have more drinks, food, and snacks too. We will train you on race day. We will pay you $15/hr at the registration tent after you are done with your work or email you a free code after the event. Thank you for your help.

NOTE: You can also help us set-up on Saturday, so if you would like to do that too, you can sign up on the links below. We still pay $15/hr, have water and snacks, and recommend you wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and bring water. We will orient you when you arrive. That detail is 11am-4pm, or as many hours as you want to work in that range.

Everyone wins! Check out our race calendar, select your race, and email us at mick@zoomracingusa.com to sign up.

Sign Up to Volunteer:

1. Volunteer at the Dayton Triathlon at Buck Creek, in Springfield Ohio, on Sunday June 1

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Dayton Triathlon at Buck Creek State Park (June):The beach address is 1976 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502; we will be in the last (farthest most) parking lot. Once you enter the beach, turn left and drive to the end. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

2. Volunteer at the Buckeye Triathlon at Cowan Lake, in Wilmington Ohio, on Sunday June 22

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

The race will take place at Cowan Lake Creek State Park Beach in Wilmington, Ohio, about 70 miles southwest of Columbus and 40 miles Southeast of Dayton. The beach does not have an official address, but it sits between 1277 and 855 Yankee Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177. Follow the signs for the Beach. There is plenty of parking at the beachfront, and all the race festivities will be in the main parking lot right up the hill from the beach.

3. Volunteer at the Cincinnati Triathlon at Caesar Creek, in Waynesville ohio, on Sunday August 17

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Cincinnati Triathlon at Caesar Creek State Park (August):The beach address is 8570 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068. Drive to the end of the park main road, and we will be in the last parking lot at the beach. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

4. Volunteer at the Zoom RedHawk Triathlon at Hueston Woods, in Oxford Ohio, on Sunday September 14

(click link and select volunteer tab, then sign up)

Zoom RedHawk Triathlon at Hueston Woods State Park (September):The published park address is 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, OH 45003. This address will take you to the Campground, which is close to the Beach and Race address (the Beach is South of the Campground on Main Loop Road). There is limited cell service, so I recommend you print directions. We have some you can see here:https://www.zoomracingusa.com/directions-hw/.Once you are inside the park you will be on Main Loop Road. Look for signs for the Beach, which is on the West side of the Lake. Essentially Main Loop Road makes a loop around the lake and the park, so if you cannot find the Beach, just keep driving on Main Loop. The Beach is between the Sugar Camp/Brown Road and the Marina/Nature Center on Main Loop Road. We will be in the last parking lot at the beach. Look for the registration tent (there is a flag and banner).

Please review our volunteer information guide.

Is your group interested in helping at a Zoom Multisport race? Please contact us at mick@zoomracingusa.com for opportunities.

Why Volunteer at Our Races

Approximately 40% of each race entry is put back into the local community. Last season we spent more than $30,000 on locally sourced staff, services, and goods.
Last season, we also raised more than $3000 for local charities, donated over 100 hours of volunteer service at local multisport events, and gave away over $1000 in free race entries to beginners, veterans, and para-athletes.
Our staff has more than 5 years of multisport race planning experience, 10 years of coaching experience, and 25 years of racing experience on the local, national, and international levels including national and world championships.

Staff Opportunities

What to work behind the scenes planning endurance events? Have a desire to give back to the sport of running, biking or swimming? We have a place for you. We are currently seeking PART TIME / EVENT DAY paid race day staff for all our events. Additional opportunities are available. Please contact us at mick@zoomracingusa.com for opportunities.

Please view the volunteer waiver.