Event Marshals
Our swimrun events can not take place without the kind hearts of our marshals. Donations to local good causes and race credits available. Join us in 2026.
Gritty Rascals Swimrun
Event Marshals
Join The Team
Thank you for your interest in acting as a Marshal.
Whatever role you help us with some of the key attributes we are looking for are for you to be friendly and supportive to the rest of the team and to the athletes on the day, even the smallest smile or word of encouragement can give them a huge boost.
As a Thank you
If you entered a race and can no longer participate then we offer a deferral to a future race with us. Alternatively if you are volunteering then we will offer you either a Transferrable Race Credit, or a donation to a good cause of your choice which could be a charity or a club you belong to.
We provide lunch and everything you should need on the day, and will try to make it as enjoyable as possible.
Please share the following Information with us, and we be in touch with you as soon as we can.
Marshal Positions required for Swimrun Coniston
Event date: Sunday 20th September
Data below updated 19 September at 1401
Marshal: Bravo 2
0730 – 1530 | Start support | Car needed
Head from Event Hub to Stock Lane car park to check on coach departure then head to Coniston to support the start team for the Full course at 0800. Then head to Braithwaite Hall to support the Gritty start at 1105 and then to Wray Castle to support the Sprint start at 1300. Return to Event Hub and give Alpha 1 a lift to Clappersgate for 1500.
Please state ‘Bravo 2‘ in the notes section on this form.
Marshal:
All marshals in place.
Thank you to all the marshals who signed up to support us. We always grateful for the amazing support our marshals and safety teams provide all the athletes on race day.
If you would like to join us for our next race.
Marshal: Quebec 3
0800 – 0900 then 1030 – 1130 | Course Check and Course Clear Machell Coppice | Car needed.
Drive to Checkpoint 1 (MAP) on Coniston Water. Check the course up Machell Coppice and then down to Low Bank Ground (approx 3.9km). Enjoy a coffee and cake and then head back to car. At approx 1030, head up on the same route once the back marker goes past and clear the course of the course markers. Finish by 1130.
Please state ‘Quebec 3‘ in the notes section on this form.
Marshal: Sierra 3
1200 – 1630 | Athlete safety
Drive (or get a lift) to Clappersgate to walk up to area around Todd Crag and manage athlete safety on Loughrigg Fell 1215-1630. Just see them through and feedback to Event Control if any issues. At approx 1615 walk back to Clappersgate. If possible, and available, once at Clappersgate, derig course to finish (only if available and you can do this).
Please state ‘Sierra 3‘ in the notes section on this form.
Marshal: Event Logger
0700 – 1330 | Event Control Support
Support Event Control checking marshal positions and logging times transitions and swims are open, and messaging event updates to marshal and event safety teams.
Please state ‘Event Logger’ in the notes section on this form.