Volunteers Rule the Desert!

The race doesn’t run without you — literally.

Thanks for considering joining the Desert Gravel volunteer crew! Our events are powered by passionate people who keep the wheels turning, the aid stations stocked, and the high-fives flowing. Your time, energy, and dino-sized enthusiasm help make this one of the most unforgettable weekends in the gravel calendar.

TransRockies Volunteer Program

We take care of our crew. As a Desert Gravel volunteer, you’ll receive:

  • All the swag our riders get (yes, that includes the sweet t-shirt)

  • An exclusive volunteer-only gift

  • Our eternal gratitude — and a cold drink if you’re near the finish line

PLUS MORE IMPORTANTLY:
Volunteer with us and get a FREE entry to the same TransRockies event next season. Or… bring a volunteer with you this year, and you ride for free. Yep. That’s how much we love our volunteers.

Desert Gravel Volunteer Roles

We’ve got a role for every kind of legend:

Aid Station Heroes
Keep the snacks flowing and hydration topped up — the riders will love you forever.

Course Marshals
Help guide and cheer riders on-course. Bonus: you’ll get front-row seats to the suffering and stoke.

Finish Line Crew
Be part of the celebration as riders roll in — distribute medals, snacks, and maybe tissues (for tears of joy, of course).

Package Pickup
Set the tone early by helping riders get their numbers, swag, and pre-race pep talk.

Ready to Join the Crew?

We’d love to have you on the team. 2026 volunteer sign-up is coming soon!

Volunteer Program Conditions

  • Volunteer credits only apply when open positions are available

  • You must accept the role assigned (we’ll try to honor preferences)

  • Credits are only valid if the event isn’t sold out

  • No cash value

  • No-shows may be ineligible for future opportunities

  • Volunteer credits are transferable to friends or family

  • Credits expire 12 months after your volunteer date

Whether you're handing out snacks, cheering from a corner, or hauling coolers in the dark — you're the backbone of Desert Gravel.

Thank you for keeping the adventure rolling.