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Our UNBOUND Gravel event offers numerous volunteering opportunities that you can choose from based on your interests or skills. Help your community and athletes achieve their health, fitness, and bucket list goals by volunteering with us! Our volunteer program allows volunteers to work a minimum of 10 hours and bypass the 2026 lottery. Registration fees apply, you must select in the signup you are volunteering to bypass lottery, hours can be paid forward to a family or friend, volunteer hours cannot be deferred to the following year. If you have any questions, please email unboundgravel@ltevents.zendesk.com
**Due to the nature of events, the time of the shifts may be altered slightly. Please check back to this site as well as check your email for any updates.
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Shifts (104)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing | 6:30pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center. | 19/20 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing | 6:30pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center. | 28/28 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodie bag Stuffing/T-shirt unboxing | 6:30pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Join us to help prepare for UNBOUND Gravel by stuffing the goodie bags athletes will receive at Packet Pickup! We’ll also be unboxing and organizing t-shirts for each race distance. This fun and essential task takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lyon County History Center. | 20/20 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Loading | 12:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | 15/15 | Over | |
| Packet Pickup Setup | 6:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Help us get ready for Packet Pickup by organizing tables, chairs, and signage to create a smooth and welcoming experience for our athletes. This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center 3rd floor! | 15/15 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Gravel Expo - Wednesday Load-In | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 716 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and exhibitor load-in. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! The first shift will be setup and the second shift will be Check-in/Load-in of exhibitors.  | 15/15 | Over |
| All Things Gravel Expo - Wednesday Load-In | 12:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 716 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Volunteers are needed to assist with setup and exhibitor load-in. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! The first shift will be setup and the second shift will be Check-in/Load-in of exhibitors.  | 14/15 | Over |
11 - 18 of 18 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Gravel Expo - Thursday | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Volunteers will be needed for Exhibitor Check-in/Load-in, info booth and directional help. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! | 8/8 | Over |
| All Things Gravel Expo - Thursday Load-In | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 716 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Volunteers will be needed for Exhibitor Check-in/Load-in, info booth and directional help. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! | 8/8 | Over |
| UNBOUND 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 12:30pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags and crew support stickers! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 10/10 | Over |
| UNBOUND 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 3:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags and crew support stickers! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 10/10 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 Athlete Check-in (PPU) | 12:30pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 12/12 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 3:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates and t-shirts. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 15/15 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 3:30pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 15/15 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 12:30pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 14/15 | Over |
11 - 16 of 16 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNBOUND 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will hand out t-shirt, goodie bags and crew support stickers! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 10/10 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 12/12 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel XL Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 11:30am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 4/5 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 23/24 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 100 & 200 Athlete Check-In (PPU) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | 711 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Be part of the action by helping athletes check in for UNBOUND Gravel! Volunteers will use computers to check athletes in and hand out bike plates. Your friendly and organized support ensures participants are ready to roll! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 13/15 | Over |
| Expo Tear Down | 6:00pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Assist with take down of Expo and prepare for race day. Move beer garden fencing form Expo area to Finish festival area. Assist with vendor clean up and take down. | 22/25 | Over |
11 - 20 of 40 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Oasis Alta Vista | 3:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Alta Vista City Park Alta Vista, Kansas 66834 | A small town oasis to save a rider's day! This course point is a spot where 200 Mile and XL riders can refill on water and buy snacks from the local convenience store and/or local fundraiser. It is not a location that riders' individual support crews are allowed to come... | 15/15 | Over |
| Aid Station 25 / 50 Mile - Americus | 7:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Americus City Park Americus, KS 66835 Meet at the south end of Americus City Park | Volunteers will be needed to for setup/teardown. Also, supporting riders with refilling water bottles and restock on nutritions, discarding of trash, and cheering them on. | 25/25 | Over |
| Volunteer Assistant | 5:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND Operations Emporia, KS 66801 | We are looking for volunteers to help with volunteer check-in. This person will be located at the UNBOUND Operations location on 11 west 8th Ave and check in volunteers, make sure they have their t-shirt and direct them to their volunteer shift. | 0/1 | Over |
| Volunteer Assistant | 1:30pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | UNBOUND Operations Emporia, KS 66801 | We are looking for volunteers to help with volunteer check-in. This person will be located at the UNBOUND Operations location on 11 west 8th Ave and check in volunteers, make sure they have their t-shirt and direct them to their volunteer shift. | 0/1 | Over |
| Media Center Volunteer | 1:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 815 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 The Davis Theater at EAC | This includes checking media badges upon entrance, answering any general questions, monitoring the space and keeping it tidy. (It can be slow/quiet so feel welcome to bring a book or something to do.)
Location: Davis Theater in EAC
Would be fine for one volunteer at a time. I’ll amend the... | 0/1 | Over |
| Finish Line Crossing Guards | 1:30pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | 7/8 | Over | ||
| Finish Line Celebration | 3:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Cheer in our riders as they finish their events! We will have several tents set up outside the back of the finishing chute with recovery drink, snacks, and finisher items (stickers, patches, glasses, etc). It is the duty of this role to offer these nutritional amenities to riders as they... | 9/10 | Over |
| Drop Bag Pick-up | 6:00pm (CT) | 1:00am (CT) | 714 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Helping riders retrieve their supply bags that were dropped with the Crew For Hire teams. The CFH crews will deliver them to the back garage door of Unbound HQ at the alleyway. Volunteers will need to organize bags by rider bib number and help riders pick them up! | 10/12 | Over |
| Finish Line Crossing Guards Evening | 6:30pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | Assist with keeping the finish line area clear of pedestrians. | 13/15 | Over | |
| Aid Station 25 / 50 Mile - Americus | 11:30am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Americus City Park Americus, KS 66835 South end of the parking lot | Volunteers will be needed to for setup/teardown. Also, supporting riders with refilling water bottles and restock on nutritions, discarding of trash, and cheering them on. | 13/15 | Over |
11 - 20 of 23 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Course Cleanup Section 11 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Alta Vista, KS | -Near Alta Vista- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts,... | 6/6 | Over |
| Drop Bag Pick-up | 6:45am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 714 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Helping riders retrieve their supply bags that were dropped with the Crew For Hire teams. The CFH crews will deliver them to the back garage door of Unbound HQ at the alleyway. Volunteers will need to organize bags by rider bib number and help riders pick them up! | 8/8 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 18 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Americus, KS | Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts, many many beer cans along the... | 4/5 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 22 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Council Grove, KS | -Near Council Grove- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts,... | 4/5 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 7 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Alma, KS | -Near Alma- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts, many... | 2/5 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 6 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Alma, KS | -Near Eskridge/Alma- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts, many... | 2/5 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 14 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Council Grove, KS | -Near Council Grove- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts,... | 2/5 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 1 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Emporia, KS | -Near Emporia- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts, many many beer cans... | 5/8 | Over |
| Course Cleanup Section 17 | 8:00am (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Americus, KS | -Near Americus/Council Grove- -Near Alta Vista- Let's keep the Flint Hills beautiful! Help us go out the day after the UNBOUND race finish to clean up the course. And we don't mean just the dropped wrappers and ejected bottles, we mean EVERYTHING. We have found car tires, mattresses, fence posts,... | 1/5 | Over |
| Drop Bag Pick Up | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Helping riders retrieve their supply bags that were dropped with the Crew For Hire teams. The CFH crews will deliver them to the back garage door of Unbound HQ at the alleyway. Volunteers will need to organize bags by rider bib number and help riders pick them up! | 5/10 | Over |
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