JOIN THE
RAT RACE
CREW
JOIN THE RAT RACE CREW!
RAT RACE OFFER THE MOST UNIQUE AND EXHILARATING ADVENTURE CHALLENGES AROUND THE WORLD. THOSE WHO JOIN US ON OUR CREW HELP US TO PUT ON A BRILLIANT EVENT EXPERIENCE FOR OUR #RATRACERS, YOU NEED TO BE FRIENDLY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, A REAL TEAM PLAYER, ADAPTABLE AND READY TO TAKE ON WHATEVER CHALLENGE MAY BE SENT YOUR WAY!
You’ll be surrounded by like-minded folk who are ready to dig in and fully embrace the adventurous nature of our events, you could be cheering people across the finish line, helping fuel them at our Pit Stops or getting them registered and helping answer any questions they may have. Our event locations are beautiful and often in remote places which means the ability to get there under your own steam is important. All of our crew members receive complimentary event parking and camping where we provide these services for our participants. We can't wait to have you join the crew!
“FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERING FOR RAT RACE AND I HAVE TO SAY I’VE GOT THE BUG. YOU GUYS PUT ON A GREAT EVENT AND IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HELP OUT.”
Rat Race Volunteer, Ultra Tour of Edinburgh
REGISTRATION
CREW AND RUN
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Registration Crew and Run is available at each event and places are limited, this position allows you to take part in the event you are working at. The discounted entry prices for this position are detailed below. These positions are exempt from the travel contribution benefit.
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Ultra Tour of Arran discounted entry = £90
The Wall discounted entry = £90
Man Vs Coast discounted entry = £30
S2S: Ben Nevis discounted entry = £30
Coast to Coast discounted entry = £100
S2S: Scafell Pike discounted entry= £30
S2S: Yr Wyddfa discounted entry = £30
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
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When signing up you will pay a £5 deposit to secure your shift. Just before the event takes place, we will generate you an invoice which will incorporate your discounted entry. Only when full payment is received, you will be issued your adventure pack on completion of your shift. Crew & Run are automatically enrolled to take part in the last wave if applicable.
RAT RACE
EVENT CREDIT OR DUFFEL BAG
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When you join our crew you will earn yourself £150 Rat Race Event Credit to use against a new entry onto any event priced in £GBP up until the end of the following season. This cannot be used to enter the event you are working at or against an exisiting event entry. If you work multiple shifts you can collate your codes and merge them into one, these can be redeemed on multi-event passes and season tickets. Event credit codes can be gifted to others. Alternatively you can choose to receive a Rat Race duffel instead.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
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When signing up you will pay a £5 deposit to secure your shift. This is then refunded to you the week following completion of your shift. Your £150 event credit voucher will also be emailed to you within 14 days of the event you worked at. Event codes cannot be sent early or levied against the event you are working at. Crew event credit cannot be used against existing event entry payment plans or Test Pilot events.
RAT RACE 100 SHIFT PACKAGES​
Our brand new 100 mile 48 hour event has some bespoke crew offerings. Alongside the standard £150 Event Credit or Duffel Bag we have 2 further event packages for those who can commit to a full weekend of working
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Guaranteed 2026 Rat Race 100 entry
Our 2025 event sold out in 3 hours and in 2026 we will operate 2 Rat Race 100 events. Working 3 shifts over the event weekend in exchange for guaranteed entry is a fantastic way to secure your spot on the start line in 2026. Your shifts will be allocated to you 1 month before the event. An event entry is worth £350.
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Earn £450 Event Credit
Working 3 shifts over the event weekend in exchange for £450 Event Credit is a great way to work towards paying for that dream adventure. Your shifts will be allocated to you 1 month before the event. Credit can be split over multiple events or gifted to others. Credit cannot be used against Test Pilot events or existing entries.
£50 TRAVEL CONTRIBUTION PER PERSON
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We understand that sometimes people would love to volunteer but the cost of getting there is an obstacle, that is why we are offer an additional £50 travel contribution (paid after the event with your £5 refund) per person, per event. We also have a great, friendly Facebook group where we encourage car sharing to minimise your personal expense for joining us on some brilliant adventures as a volunteer.
WHY DO WE LEVY A DEPOSIT?
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Those who sign up to crew become part of our event operation plan and we like to know we can count on people turning up so we can resource accordingly. Experience has shown that a deposit system increases the likelihood of having a full staffing roster come the day and therefore enhancing the quality of the event for all concerned. Please remember, this is NOT a charge and is fully refundable after you have completed your shift or deductible from your entry fee for Reg Crew & Run places.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH MY FRIEND IN THE SAME AREA – HOW DO I DO THIS?
When you sign up please detail who you wish to work with in the additional notes section. We will do our best to put you together but please recognise that there may be times when this is not possible.
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CAN I EXCHANGE MY EVENT CREDIT FOR STORE CREDIT?
No shifts are only available for event credit.
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CAN I COMBINE VOLUNTEER CREDITS?
Yes you can combine £150 credits, please email us on events@ratrace.com with your individual credit codes and we can do this for you.
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DO I GET FREE PARKING?
Yes all volunteers get complimentary parking where we operate an event car park.
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DO I GET FED?
Not as a rule, due to the remote locations of some of our events it is not feasible. You will need to self-sufficient during your shift. If you are working on a Pit Stop you are welcome to help yourself to some of our tasty snacks during your shift!
DO I GET MULTIPLE CAMPING AND PARKING PASSES IF I DO MULTIPLE SHIFTS?
No. The complimentary parking and camping is allocated to you personally, it cannot be gifted to others. It is a perk of being part of the crew rather than an exchange for a shift.
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DO I LOSE MY DEPOSIT IF I CANCEL MY SHIFT?
If you cancel your shift less than 2 weeks from your shift date you will forfeit your deposit as we may struggle to fill your role at short notice. Any cancellations before this will have their deposit refunded to them. Please do try and give us as much notice as possible.
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HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE?
16 with parental consent. Under 16's working alongside a parent may be considered please email events@ratrace.com to check.
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CAN I WORK IN THE SAME POSITION AS I HAVE PREVIOUSLY?
Please detail any notes of previous experience in the additional notes section on your application so we can allocate you accordingly.
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WHEN DO I GET MY DEPOSIT BACK?
We will issue deposits back to you via Stripe in the week following your shift. No-shows will forfeit their deposit.
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I CAN’T MAKE IT ANYMORE CAN I CANCEL?
Yes you can cancel your shift through your Rat Race account. Please try to give us as much notice as possible.
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CAN I WORK FOR A KIT PACKAGE INSTEAD OF EVENT CREDIT?
Yes, we have 2 options available you can work for a Rat Race Duffel bag instead of £150 event credit.