VOLUNTEER - Hellfire Events
Next Race: 10/01/2026 + 2 others
Kent
Volunteer with Hellfire Events
Be part of the team. Do something amazing for others.
Without volunteers, these events simply wouldn’t happen.
You’re the reason people cross finish lines, find their limits, and walk away with something they didn’t have before.
We’re always on the lookout for reliable, positive people to help bring Hellfire to life, whether you're supporting a runner, gaining experience, or just want to help the community.
What You Get
• Hellfire Event credit worth upto £13 per hour, fully transferable
• Free drinks and snacks during your shift
• Exclusive offers from our event partners (coaching, recovery, kit and more)
• Be part of a crew that genuinely values your time and effort
• Opportunities to train, learn new skills, and get more involved in future events
Roles Available
There’s something for everyone:
• Registration and welcome crew
• Course operations and marshalling
• Media and content support (photo/video)
• Checkpoint and aid station help
• HQ support and bell duty (yes, that’s a thing)
No experience needed, just show up, listen well, and get stuck in.
How to Get Involved
Want to join us? Fill out the volunteer form and let us know your availability and any skills you’d like to bring to the table.
Whether it’s one shift or the whole weekend, we’d love to have you.
Volunteer with Hellfire.
Be part of what makes it happen.
VOLUNTEER - Hellfire Events Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2025/26
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10/01/2026, 09:00
Kent Backyard Ultra - Dover
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Volunteering at the Kent Backyard Ultra — Dover
Saturday 10th January 2026
Venue: Great Farthingloe Farm, Farthingloe Barn, Dover, Kent, CT15 7AAAbout the Event
The Kent Backyard Ultra at Dover is Round Two of our 2025/26 series — and it kicks off on a cold January morning with runners ready to test their limits.
Participants complete a 4.167-mile loop (a “yard”) every hour, on the hour, until only one person is left standing. Some will bow out after a few hours. Others will keep going deep into the night — and beyond.
Backyard Ultras are one of the most sociable and supportive formats in ultra running. It’s small, personal, and deeply human — and none of it happens without volunteers.
Volunteer Setup Time
Set-up begins at 12:00 PM on Friday 9th January.
If you're helping with build, signage, or course prep, this is when we’ll need you.Key Roles on the Day
• Registration & welcome (from 07:00 Saturday)
• Checkpoint and support crew (throughout the day and night)
• Timing assistance / bell management
• Course marshals
• Media support (photo & video)
• Hot drinks, snack prep, and general morale boosting!Shifts will vary depending on your availability — from a few hours during the day to overnight support into Sunday morning.
The Venue
We’ll be based at Great Farthingloe Farm, just outside central Dover.
There’s parking on site, indoor HQ space, toilets, and access to scenic trails through the surrounding countryside. Most of the action will centre around Race HQ, but marshals and signage will be needed at key points on the course. -
07/03/2026, 09:00
Kent Backyard Ultra - Sholden
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Volunteering at the Kent Backyard Ultra — Sholden
Saturday 7th March 2026
Venue: Lilly Roos, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 0ATAbout the Event
The Kent Backyard Ultra at Sholden is Round Three of our 2025/26 series — and it brings a fresh challenge deep into the spring trail season.
Participants complete a 4.167-mile loop (a “yard”) every hour, on the hour, until only one person is left standing. Some runners will stop after a few yards. Others will push into the night — and beyond.
Backyard Ultras are one of the most sociable and supportive formats in ultra running. It’s small, personal, and built on community — and none of it happens without volunteers.
Volunteer Setup Time
Set-up begins at 12:00 PM on Friday 6th March.
If you're helping with build, signage, or course prep, we’ll need you from this time.Key Roles on the Day
• Registration & welcome (from 07:00 Saturday)
• Checkpoint and support crew (throughout the day and night)
• Timing assistance / bell management
• Course marshals
• Media support (photo & video)
• Hot drinks, snack prep, and general morale boosting!Shifts will vary depending on your availability — from a few hours during the day to overnight support into Sunday morning.
The Venue
We’ll be based at Lillyroo's, located on Sandwhich Road, Sholdend, Near Deal, CT14 0AT.
There’s parking on site, Outside HQ space, toilets. Most of the event action will happen from Race HQ, but we’ll also need marshals and signage placed at key points out on the course. -
26/06/2026, 21:00
Kent Backyard Ultra - Bedgebury Pine Forest
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Volunteering at the Kent Backyard Ultra - Bedgebury
From Friday 26th June 2026… until it ends.
Venue: Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Kent
(Full access details will be shared in your volunteer briefing.)About the Event
The Kent Backyard Ultra at Bedgebury is Event Four, the final showdown of the 2025/26 series.
After three events, this is where it all ends or keeps going. Runners will arrive knowing exactly what’s at stake: pride, progress, and the Black Buckle.
As always, participants will complete a 4.167-mile loop (a “yard”) every hour, on the hour, until only one person is left standing. Some will go deep. A few might go further than ever before.
This is one of the most social, challenging, and emotionally honest formats in endurance running and it doesn’t work without volunteers like you.
Volunteer Setup Time
Set-up begins at 11:00 AM on Friday 26th June.
If you're helping with build, signage, or course prep, we’ll need you from this time.Key Roles on the Day
• Registration & welcome (from 17:00 Friday)
• Checkpoint and support crew (throughout the day and night)
• Timing assistance / bell management
• Course marshals
• Media support (photo & video)
• Hot drinks, snack prep, and general morale boosting!Shifts will vary depending on your availability from a few hours during the day to overnight support as the final yards unfold into Sunday and beyond.
The Venue
We’ll be based at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, one of the most scenic and shaded venues in the series.
There’s parking, toilets, and a dedicated Race HQ area set within the forest. Expect tall trees, dry trails, and big efforts.Most of the action will be centred around HQ, but we’ll also need marshals and signage out on key points of the course.
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