PPIHC Volunteer Program Presented by South State Bank

 

2026 Fan Fest Date: Friday, June 19

2026 Race Date: Sunday, June 21

Volunteer Information and Requirements: 

Be a part of the 104th Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo. Volunteers are needed for multiple aspects of the event and are essential to the PPIHC's event operations.

All volunteers must be 18 years or older and must sign a release of liability waiver prior to the event.

Volunteers are encouraged to work as many dates/events as possible.

PPIHC insurance policy requires that all registered volunteers be actively volunteering at a PPIHC event in order to obtain a valid credential.

Credentials are non-transferable.

Consider the following when reviewing volunteer opportunities: 

It is important to note that the Race starts at 9,390 feet and ends at 14,115 feet.

High altitude may cause dramatically changing weather conditions. If you volunteer for any on-mountain positions, you will be at altitude for up to 12 hours. Plan and pack for all weather conditions.

Working at altitude makes physical activity more difficult. Volunteers need to be in good health to maintain stamina and focus.

Other non-Race Day volunteer opportunities exist, such as at Fan Fest, if working at altitude is a concern.

Volunteer Program Highlights:

Increased volunteer information access with the PPIHC Info Hub App (Downloadable when accepted as a volunteer.)

PPIHC Zone Managers will be located at each Race Day location for better support, communication, and equipment management.

New volunteer recognition opportunities and added perks (Ex: Volunteers can earn entries for up to a $500 gift card when they attend the meeting and show up for their shift.) 

Volunteer Meeting Information:

A mandatory in-person meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Credentials, event shirts, and specific event information will be distributed at the meeting on June 17, so attendance is required.


Volunteer Assignment Descriptions

Fan Fest (Friday, 12pm-5pm): Approx. 25 total volunteers needed 

Fan Fest is an opportunity for the Colorado Springs community to come together and meet drivers, interact with vendors, and watch the FMX demonstrations in Downtown Colorado Springs.

As a Fan Fest volunteer, duties include vendor registration, onsite check-in, traffic control, and assist with vendor parking prior to the event. 

Fan Fest (Friday, 5pm-10:00pm): Approx. 10 total volunteers needed 

During the event, volunteers will monitor fire lanes and support PPIHC Staff where needed. At the event’s conclusion volunteers will assist with teardown and cleanup.

Camping Check-in (Saturday, 7am-1:00pm, and 12:30pm-6:00pm): Approx. 30 volunteers needed for each shift

Locations will vary throughout the course to include areas above the Pits/Turn 1 (Start Line Area). Volunteers will verify camping permits to make sure that only authorized vehicles are camping on the mountain. Volunteers will assist with directing cars to parking spots in their respective areas based upon the layout and requirements set up.

Volunteers who also have a shift on Sunday have the option of camping overnight (Saturday) onsite for their Race Day position. 

Competitor Arrival Support (Saturday, 7:00am-10:00am and 1:00pm-6:00pm): Approx. 15 total volunteers needed for each shift

Locations will be located around the Pits/Turn 1 (Start Line Area). Volunteers will assist with competitor arrival at the pits and direct trailers to the parking areas at the Gas Pumps. Volunteers will ensure that all trailers are parked in their respective areas based upon the layout and requirements. 

Volunteers who also have a shift on Sunday have the option of camping overnight (Saturday) onsite for their Race Day position. 

Race Day Spectator Area Volunteer (Sunday, 2:30am- End of Race): Approx. 100 total volunteers needed.

Locations will vary along the course to include areas above the Pits/Turn 1 (Start Line Area) and below. All locations above the Pits/Turn 1 (Start Line Area) must remain at their area until the race is complete. Volunteers will assist with directing parking and traffic control. Volunteers will direct cars to parking spots in their respective area based upon the layout and requirements set up. Throughout the early morning, volunteers will work with the onsite Zone Manager to provide updates on the parking capacity. Once the parking lot is closed/full, volunteers will be a resource for spectators by answering questions (or directing them to someone who can answer their question). During the event volunteers will be responsible for picking up trash and emptying the trash totes into the roll-off dumpsters. At the conclusion of the event, volunteers will handle crowd control for the Parade of Champions and assist with traffic flow as spectators exit their lot and leave the mountain.

Race Day Fan Bus Support (Sunday, 4:30am- End of Race): Approx. 10 volunteers needed

One volunteer will arrive to Marcroft Hall in Chipita Park by 4:30am before driving to Glen Cove where it will stay for the entirety of the race before returning to Marcroft Hall post event. 2 volunteers will arrive to Marcroft Hall in Chipita Park at 4:30am before driving to Devils Playground where it will stay for the entirety of the race before returning to Marcroft Hall post event. 2 volunteers will arrive at Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs at 4:30am before driving to Devils Playground where it will stay for the entirety of the race before returning to Norris Penrose Event Center post event. Volunteers will assist checking tickets for Fan Buses and ride on the buses to the various locations on the mountain. Volunteers will assist with directing spectators to the specific volunteer areas and after the race help the same spectators return to the Fan Buses to return to the various pickup locations. Volunteers will ride Fan Buses from the various locations to and from the event. 

Volunteer Registration

  • Friday, June 19
    12:00pm-5:00pm
    Downtown Colorado Springs

  • Sunday, June 21
    2:00am - End of Race
    Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (Various locations)

  • Sunday, June 21
    4:30am- End of Race
    Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (Various locations) and Fan Bus Pickup locations

For 2026, Saturday and Sunday volunteer assignments will be filled on a first come first registered basis. Each spectator area/volunteer assignment will have a limited number of volunteer spots available. 

RELEASE OF MEDIA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Any and all PPIHC events shall not be recorded or photographed for commercial purposes without the express written consent of The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (“PPIHC”).

All media (including images, photos, video footage, and audio recordings) and intellectual property rights related to or associated with PPIHC and PPIHC events (collectively, “Media”), including the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb auto race (the “Race”), belongs to PPIHC, and is wholly reserved in perpetuity to PPIHC and its licensees. All Media from or related to PPIHC events, including but not limited to photos and footage, are part of the PPIHC’s intellectual property and can be used by PPIHC and/or its licensees for promotional purposes or any other purposes. All Media belongs to PPIHC and is for the PPIHC’s exclusive (except as agreed to by PPIHC), perpetual, and worldwide usage.

Any unauthorized use or sale of Media, including, but not limited to, reproduction, retransmission, or the making of or inclusion of Media into a broadcast, internet, web, motion picture, DVD or tape program, or any other form of distribution, without the prior express written consent of the PPIHC, is strictly prohibited. The licensing or sub-licensing of creative content from PPIHC events shall be strictly forbidden without the prior express written consent of the PPIHC. The PPIHC has the sole and exclusive rights to all creative content, including but not limited to images and footage taken by spectators at PPIHC events and/or persons without media credentials.

The PPIHC trademarked event name and logo, any and all PPIHC photos, and the PPIHC course map are the property of the PPIHC and may not be utilized in any form for product sales without express written permission from the PPIHC. Payment of appropriate licensing fee is required.

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

When you enter a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (“PPIHC”) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the event or program premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, and/or video recording of yourself (collectively, “Materials”), and its/their release, publication, exhibition, reproduction, licensing, alteration, adaption, exploitation, or other use, in any format or medium now existing or hereafter created, and for any purpose, including but not limited to web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, publicity, and public relations by PPIHC and its affiliates, representatives, sponsors, and licensees (collectively, “Affiliates”). You release PPIHC and its Affiliates, their officers, employees, and agents, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with PPIHC’s or its Affiliates’ exercise of the rights contained in this notice, including, without limitation, liability for any violation of the right to publicity, for defamation, invasion of privacy, or emotional distress.

By entering the event or program premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use of these Materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibition, stream, broadcast, web cast, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission to the program or event is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any interview, photo, image, video and/or audio recording of yourself, taken by PPIHC or the person or entity designated to do so by PPIHC.

In the event of an accident/incident on or off the course, anyone attending the Event, whether credentialed or non-credentialed, may continue to film/shoot photos only if the driver is able to get out of the vehicle and there are no known injuries to the competitor, or anyone else involved. If the competitor is trapped in the vehicle, is unconscious or has significant obvious injuries, all parties in the vicinity will immediately cease capturing images either by camera, cell phone, or any other recording device and will instruct others to do the same.

Any images or footage inadvertently captured by any spectator, accredited media, race official, volunteer, sponsor, crew member or anyone else attending the Event will immediately be turned over to, and become the property of, the PPIHC, their legal representatives, and/or law enforcement.

The PPIHC owns all media (including images, photos, video footage, and audio recordings) and intellectual property rights related to or associated with any crash/incident/or sensitive situation. The PPIHC may deem any media captured as “restricted” and that media belongs to PPIHC and is for the PPIHC’s exclusive (except as agreed to by PPIHC), perpetual, worldwide usage. This includes any and all Media captured that the PPIHC deems restricted.
PPIHC CODE OF CODUCT FOR INTERNAL CREDENTIALED PERSONNEL

All credentialed personnel must be respectful, professional, fair and courteous to others.
At all times, credentialed personnel should refrain from conduct or make statements that, in the judgement of PPIHC:
• Threaten the integrity, reputation of, or public confidence in the PPIHC.
• Threaten or denigrate any PPIHC credentialed personnel or could jeopardize any PPIHC business relationship, including sponsors, operational and municipality partners.
• Report false claims of performance during PPIHC events.
• Counter PPIHC policies, including but not limited to, trademark infringement, licensing and commercial rights, Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Highway Rules.
All PPIHC credentialed personnel are required to refrain from the following:
• Behavior, language or gestures that are unsportsmanlike, malicious, derogatory, demeaning or threatening toward anyone involved in or attending the PPIHC.
• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, dangerous or illegal in nature.
The following behaviors will be cause for immediate revocation of PPIHC credential and removal from the event premises:
• Intoxication or other signs of substance impairment.
• Interference with the event.
• Failure to follow instructions of PPIHC personnel or law enforcement.
• Theft or vandalism.
• Unauthorized use of drones.
• Bringing prohibited items onto Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
o Firearms
o Fireworks
Additionally, any person who is convicted of a crime or subject to disposition of a criminal proceeding are subject to credential review.
All actions that directly disobey the Code of Conduct are subject to review and discipline.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Social media plays an important role in engaging and growing our fan base. It is not to be used to adversely affect and influence the PPIHC and/or other PPIHC affiliates. That includes maintaining confidentiality and respect in the event of any incident.
DO NOT
• Post photos or videos, or comment on the identities, condition or other medical information of anyone involved in any incident.
• Post or share photos and videos from private events like tire testing and special projects
• Respond directly to any media or legal questions, refer these inquiries to the PPIHC Staff.
DO
• Take photos at ticketed and public events (Tech Inspection, Fan Fest, Practice Days)
• Promote the PPIHC
A signed waiver by event participant will be required before you can download your QR code. A link to obtain waivers for all registrants will be shown on the confirmation page.

In order to complete the 2026 Volunteer registration process, you must complete the required waiver and USAC License in order to be fully registered. On the next page, please complete the waiver instructions in the red box.

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