Volunteer With Us on Race Day: Heatwave Half - Kansas City
Bodies Race Company is passionate about building healthier, more active communities through fun, accessible, family-friendly race events. We host events in cities all across the country, and each race is a chance to create a ripple effect of positivity—encouraging families to get moving, friends to bond over fitness, and communities to come together around a shared goal: better health. We couldn’t make any of this happen without the help of incredible volunteers like you.
About the Event
Join us as a volunteer for the Heatwave Half race in Kansas City! Whether you’re signing up solo, with your family, or rallying a group of coworkers or classmates, there’s a spot for everyone to get involved and make a difference.
Volunteer Roles
- Aid Station Crew - Highest Need: Keep our runners fueled and focused. Hand out water, pick up discarded cups, and bring positive energy to everyone who passes by.
- Lead Bike Volunteer - High Priority: Lead the way! Use your own bike and helmet to guide runners throughout the course. You’ll pre-ride the route in advance and be a key player on race day.
- Course Photographer: If you love capturing special moments, bring your own camera and head to a scenic course spot to catch the smiles, the grit, and the joy of race day.
- Finish Line Volunteer: Be part of the celebration! Hand out medals, manage the awards table, and help runners feel the reward of their hard work.
Requirements
- Open to individuals, friend groups, student organizations, businesses, and families.
- Groups, ages 55+, international volunteers, and corporate groups are welcome.
- We’re looking for 10 volunteers for this event.
Schedule
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: Weekends (Saturdays - Sundays), daytime hours
Location
On-site in Kansas City, MO.
Benefits
As a thank-you, every volunteer receives ONE of the following:
- Two free race entries to a future Bodies Race Company event
- A $20 Amazon gift card
Bonus: Community service hours will be signed off.