Organizers emphasize volunteer network but numbers need clarification

Aug 31, 2026

The race director described an extensive volunteer operation — naming roles and saying "Probably 2,400 people" and later "2,400 volunteers" — and credited the community for year‑round support of the Boilermaker.

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The director described a broad volunteer structure across the course and at water stops, saying "Probably 2,400 people" and later referring to "2,400 volunteers working all the water stops." The comments highlighted reliance on a large volunteer base to run start/finish areas, marshal the course and staff aid stations.

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