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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNBOUND Gravel XL 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. | 6/6 | Over |
| Volunteer Assistant | 2:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (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. | 1/1 | Over |
| All Things Gravel Expo - Thursday | 3:30pm (CT) | 8:00pm (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) | 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 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 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 XL 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! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 4/4 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel XL 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. | 2/2 | 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 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 |
| UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 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. | 10/10 | Over |
| UNBOUND Gravel 25 & 50 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! This task takes place at the Lyon County History Center. | 6/6 | Over |
| All Things Gravel Expo - Friday | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 716 Commercial Street Emporia, Kansas 66801 | Volunteers will be needed for info booth, directional help, and teardown. This a physical task so wear your sneakers! | 8/8 | 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 |
31 - 40 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| UNBOUND Gravel 200 Checkpoint #2 - Council Grove | 6:00pm (CT) | 11:00pm (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. | 4/40 | Over |
| Finish Line Celebration | 6:30pm (CT) | 11:30pm (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... | 10/10 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| Finish Line Celebration | 9:00pm (CT) | 3:00am (CT) | 11 W. 8th Ave. Emporia, LYON 66865 | 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... | 6/6 | Over |
| Finish Line Celebration | 11:00pm (CT) | 4:00am (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... | 10/10 | Over |
21 - 23 of 23 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Unloading | 9:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | UNBOUND HQ Warehouse Emporia, KS 66801 | 1/12 | 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 |
| 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 |
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