Volunteer & Race Free

VOGO — Volunteer One, Get One

Volunteer at a Cal Tri race and earn a free race entry to any future Cal Tri Events race. Since 2011, over $250,000 in free entries has been earned by California Triathlon members.

Simple as 1-2-3

How VOGO Works

1

Register to Volunteer

Select a race from the VOGO calendar below and register to volunteer on RunSignUp. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

2

Report to Your Volunteer Assignment

Both check-in and check-out are required to earn your free entry or donation to the charity of your choice.

Volunteers should be familiar with the schedule, course, and race FAQs and maintain a positive, helpful attitude throughout the day.

3

Use Your VOGO Code for Any Cal Tri Race!

Your free entry code is valid at any Cal Tri Events race in the series. Race when and where it works for you.

Volunteer Groups — Contact Us
What You'll Do

Volunteer Assignments

Swim Marshal

Set up the swim area, maintain safety and order, direct athletes toward transition, and assist with course cleanup. Retrieve buoys post-swim, be ready to help where needed after the swim, and prepare to get wet.

Bike Marshal

Monitor the course to help keep athletes safe, on route, and moving efficiently. Identify hazards, direct athletes and spectators as needed, and provide encouragement throughout the race.

Run Marshal

Support athletes along the course by distributing water and nutrition, monitoring for hazards, and helping keep racers on route. Maintain a visible, encouraging presence, communicate supply needs early, and assist with athlete safety throughout the race.

Swim Water Support

Help maintain safety and order on the swim course while directing athletes as needed. Provide a safe resting point for athletes who need a break, monitor swimmer progress, and support race operations from a kayak or stand-up paddleboard when required.

Volunteers must have their own kayak or stand-up paddleboard.

Swim Lifeguard: Invite-only, certified lifeguards only. This is a paid position. Contact info@californiatriathlon.org to apply.

Captain Assignments

Volunteer Coordinator

Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, coordinating recruitment, communication, and race-day assignments. Oversee volunteer check-in and check-out, address staffing needs, and work closely with captains and race leadership to ensure smooth event operations.

Swim

Lead swim course setup and operations, overseeing volunteers and ensuring a safe, organized experience for athletes. Coordinate buoy placement, swim start logistics, athlete flow to transition, and post-race swim course teardown while communicating with race leadership throughout the event.

Bike

Lead bike course operations, overseeing course setup, volunteer assignments, and athlete safety throughout the race. Coordinate with law enforcement and course marshals, monitor the bike course for issues, assist stranded athletes as needed, and manage transition area teardown once all cyclists have completed the course.

Run

Lead run course operations, overseeing course setup, volunteer assignments, and athlete support throughout the race. Ensure signage and turnaround points are properly marked, keep aid stations stocked and organized, and manage post-race course inspection and cleanup while coordinating with race leadership.

Registration/Finish Line

Lead registration and finish line operations, welcoming athletes, answering questions, and ensuring a smooth race-day experience. Oversee packet pickup, timing chip collection, finish line refreshments, and volunteer assignments while communicating with race leadership throughout the event.

Operations

Lead race-day operations by overseeing event setup, coordinating resources, and ensuring all race areas are properly prepared and functioning smoothly. Identify and resolve operational issues, support volunteer teams, communicate with race leadership, and direct post-race cleanup efforts across the venue.

2026 Volunteer Opportunities

VOGO Calendar

Volunteer the day before or day of any Cal Tri race to earn your free entry. Race day is shown in bold.

Date(s)RaceRegister to Volunteer
6/19/26 – 6/20/262026 Cal Tri Castaic LakeRegister
6/27/26 – 6/28/262026 Cal Tri La CremaRegister
7/18/26 – 7/19/262026 Cal Tri WilliamsburgRegister
8/29/26 – 8/30/262026 Cal Tri CharlottesvilleRegister
10/17/26 – 10/18/262026 Cal Tri LARegister
10/31/26 – 11/1/262026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport DunesRegister