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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 |
21 - 30 of 40 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNBOUND Gravel 200 Checkpoint #2 - Council Grove | 10:30am (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | Council Grove High School Council Grove, Kansas 66846 | Volunteers will be needed for setup/teardown. Also, directing crew support traffic to their assigned color selection. Some volunteers might be placed in areas to direct riders along the route through town. | 17/20 | Over |
| Finish Line Crossing Guards Afternoon | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Assist with keeping the finish line area clear of pedestrians. | 4/8 | Over |
| USADA Chaperones | 3:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | You will stay with your assigned athlete after the race until they get drug tested. More information and training will be provided the day of. | 8/12 | Over |
| Finish Line Crossing Guards | 11:00am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Assist with keeping the finish line area clear of pedestrians. | 3/8 | Over |
| Start Line Setup | 4:00am (CT) | 8:00am (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Assist with build-up of infrastructure for rider starts. Start/Finish towers, fencing, signage, etc. Help with corral management during 200 mile and 100 mile line-ups | 10/15 | Over |
| Finish Festival Setup | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Assist with conversion of start line to finish line setup. Move start/finish towers, set up fencing around finish chute, set up rider medals and finisher item area, etc | 4/10 | Over |
| Finish Line Celebration | 2:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Help celebrate our UNBOUND Gravel finishers by handing out their well-earned finisher prizes! Volunteers in this role will greet riders as they cross the finish line, distribute prizes, and share in the excitement of their achievement. This is a fun and rewarding way to engage with participants and be part... | 9/15 | Over |
| Water Oasis Eskridge | 7:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Eskridge Park Eskridge, KS 66423 | Water refill location only, for 200 mile riders. Mile 41 of their course on the way to Alma Checkpoint at mile 70. Will be set up near water spigot in Eskridge City Park Duties are: setting Water Monster tank and spout system that attaches to it, helping riders refill their... | 9/15 | Over |
| Finish Festival Setup | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 11 West 8th Avenue Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Assist with conversion of start line to finish line setup. Move start/finish towers, set up fencing around finish chute, set up rider medals and finisher item area, etc | 3/10 | Over |
| Downtown Emporia Traffic Marshals | 7:00pm (CT) | 11:59pm (CT) | UNBOUND Operations Center Emporia, KS 66801 | It is the role of downtown traffic marshals to ensure no wayward automotive drivers find their way to the end of the race course. New for 2024, we will have full road closures from the edge of town all the way to the finish line. This is still a long... | 2/10 | Over |
21 - 23 of 23 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finish Line Tear Down | 2:00am (CT) | 4:30am (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | Assist with finish line tear down. Help move all fencing and trash cans. Take down tents and make sure Commercial Street is ready for motorists. | 11/20 | Over |
| Packet Pick Up Clean Up | 10:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 11 W. 8th Ave. Emporia, LYON 66865 | Volunteers needed to help break down the Packet Pick Up area at the Lyon County History Museum. Meet at 11 W. 8th at 10:00 am. We will head over to the third floor of the museum to pack up any remaining items. We may finish early or need to stay... | 0/10 | Over |
| Truck Unloading | 9:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | 1/12 | Over |
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