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Volunteers |
The Ring O' Fire thrives thanks to our resolute team of volunteer marshals, including family, friends, and past participants. Their local knowledge and enthusiasm drive our runners from checkpoint to checkpoint. Many marshals return year after year, and we couldn't do it without them.
Join Us
Interested in getting involved? We’re always looking for volunteers to join the Ring O’ Fire family. Whether you're helping at the start line, manning checkpoints, or joining our safety or logistics teams, we’d love to hear from you. Supporting an international ultra running event is an unforgettable experience.
Volunteer Requirements
We're particularly interested in marshals who have:
 | Enthusiasm: A cheerful outlook and excitement for the event to motivate runners. |
| Dependability: Reliability to stick to assigned tasks and show up on time. |
| Adaptability: Ability to manage unexpected situations and think on your feet. |
| Empathy: Understanding and compassion towards runners’ struggles and needs. |
| Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication to assist runners and coordinate with other marshals. |
| Physical Stamina: The ability to stay on your feet and active for extended periods. |
| Team Spirit: Working well with others to create a supportive environment. |
| o First Aid Knowledge: Basic first aid skills for handling minor injuries and emergencies. |
| Transport and Connectivity: Own transport, mobile phone, and access to WhatsApp. |
Volunteer Benefits
We're particularly interested in marshals who have:
| All marshals receive: A coveted Ring O' Fire technical crew running t-shirt. |
| 14-hour Commitment: Guaranteed place in the Firelighter race the following year.. |
| 24-hour Commitment or more: Guaranteed place in the Ring O' Fire race the following year, or the Firelighter if preferred. |
We also organise an annual after-party for our volunteer team, filled with delicious food and drinks. Longstanding marshals may also receive additional first-aid training.
If you're interested in helping with either event, please apply online here.
What do people say about us?
"Dearest Ring O' Fire bods, thank you so much for an epic weekend! That was total nails, and I feel like I've earned every single last one of those 5 UTMB points. Could I just ask the marshalls who were in the half-way checkpoint, if they have my grey Arc'teryx running top? A bloke was running with me for awhile with no waterproof kit (I know. Lol) so I gave it him to wear. He then dnf'd at that half-way checkpoint. I was told by another runner he had handed it in. It's my favourite running top!! Please, please, please... just let me know if it's amongst the gear and I'll happily pay for the postage for its return. I have a photo if that helps (I just cant seen to upload it to this page). Thank you, Lucie"
Past Ring O' Fire finisher