Edinburgh Running Festival are looking for outgoing personalities, sports enthusiasts and events people to join them as event marshals and assistants at this exciting event taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Roles include (but are not limited to): Registration desk managers, bag drop security, event set up team, course marshalling (cheering & directing runners around the course), event hosts, medal & finish product handout.
No previous experience necessary - though previous volunteering, paid work, or taking part in sports/events/customer service/hospitality is a bonus. The main requirement is to have a can do attitude and a welcoming, friendly personality!
***Ability to drive or reach the event location (early Sunday morning) is essential***
- Shift time: 7:30am until 12:30pm approx (pay hourly for hours worked)
- £13.00 p/h (For 21+), £11.20 p/h (For 17-20), £8.30 p/h (For 15-16)
TO APPLY: Please answer all application questions.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please give any relevant experience that you think might make you suited to the role
- Why you are interested in event marshalling at this event?
- Do you have a reliable way of getting to Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK for 7:30am Sunday 2nd August morning? (for example car, car share, cycle if you live nearby)
Work Location: In person
