Water Station #1 at the Austin Marathon

Join Keep Austin Beautiful in supporting our community by volunteering at Water Station #1 during the Austin Marathon! This is a high-energy, fun opportunity to cheer on runners, hand out water, and help keep participants hydrated and motivated. All volunteers will get a t-shirt for participating!

All volunteers must register on this Givepulse page as well as on Rosterfy. 

What to Expect

• This opportunity does not involve a litter cleanup. 

• Arrive by 5:30 a.m. on race day

• Volunteers will have approximately 90 minutes to fully set up before runners arrive

• Set-up includes arranging tables and preparing water for distribution, handing out cups and keeping the water station tidy.

• This is the first aid station runners will cross, serving both full marathon and the 5K

• Parking: Available Street parking on Mary St or street behind Bird’s Barbershop. Do not park at Magnolia Cafe, Torchy’s, or behind Prima Dora. Rideshare encouraged!
• RECOMMENDED ROUTES: Approach from IH35, take Woodland Ave exit. Head west on Woodland Ave towards Congress Ave, Woodland turns into E Annie St. Turn left on Nickerson St, turn right on E Mary St. Aid Station will be across Congress Ave. at Birds Barbershop

Youth Volunteers: All volunteers under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian must register and attend with the youth volunteer. Independent registrations submitted by minors are not permitted. 

A NOTE ON SAFETY: We encourage you to “See and Be Seen!” Be mindful of your fellow volunteers and maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times. Dial 911 in case of emergency.