DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 Volunteer Registration now open
We’re excited to welcome you to the team!
Roth wouldn’t be Roth without people like you. Thank you for bringing your energy, your time, and your heart to the Home of Triathlon. With your support, thousands of athletes get the chance to live their dream here in Roth.
On this page, you can find everything you need to know about volunteering at the DATEV Challenge Roth – and of course, you can sign up directly. If anything is unclear or you can’t find what you’re looking for, just reach out to our team. We’re always happy to help.
We’re really glad that you want to be part of the DATEV Challenge Roth. Thank you so much for your support!
Benefits
We appreciate every volunteer and want to provide you with valuable benefits. As a volunteer, you will receive:
- Unforgettable days at the Home of Triathlon.
- Behind-the-scenes insights into the world's largest long-distance triathlon.
- The opportunity to help thousands of athletes achieve their dreams.
- The coveted ROTH volunteer shirt and exclusive perks from our partners.
- An invitation to the grand volunteer celebration, including a raffle.
- Complimentary meals and refreshments during your shifts.
- A certificate upon request to recognize your contribution.
Volunteer Areas
Race
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To ensure smooth traffic flow around the Triathlon Park in Roth, the central venue for the DATEV Challenge Roth, we provide extensive parking areas in Roth/Belmbrach. As a member of the parking team, you will ensure the safe arrival and departure of our participants and visitors from Wednesday to Sunday. A detailed shift schedule ensures that you have enough time to experience the DATEV Challenge Roth in and around the Triathlon Park in addition to your volunteer work.
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1-5 Day(s) Maximum flexibility: Each volunteer is scheduled to work 2-3 hours per day, giving you enough time to enjoy the many events surrounding the race. |
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Parking spaces in Roth/Belmbrach in the immediate vicinity of the finish area After your shift in the parking lot, you are welcome to help out at the fairgrounds in Roth, the central event location, and experience the unique atmosphere of the DATEV Challenge Roth.
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01.-05.07.2026 |
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Since the cycling route of the DATEV Challenge Roth is completely closed to general traffic on race day, an extensive diversion must be set up. The traffic management team is responsible for this.
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2 Days |
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County of Roth |
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04.07. and 05.07.2026 |
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In Transition Zone I, our athletes have successfully completed the first segment of the race, and you can help ensure that the second segment is just as successful. As a volunteer in T1, you'll take on a variety of tasks. One thing is certain: you'll be up close with the athletes and experience the race from a unique perspective. |
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1-3 Day(s) |
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Transition Zone I, Hilpoltstein/Heuberg |
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Do you want to do more than just cheer on our athletes on the bike course, but also play a key role in supporting their dream? Then join our team at the bike course. Are you part of a sports club, a group of friends, or another organization? Feel free to contact us, as we are always looking for groups to help at the aid stations. |
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1 Day |
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County of Roth (Greding, Roth, Eckersmühlen, Hilpoltstein, usw.) |
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| Description: | In Transition Zone II, our athletes have already completed a large part of the race. But now, they’re about to head out onto the marathon course. This is exactly where they need your support! Become part of the team in T2 and help ensure that the athletes start the running segment well-prepared and receive their racing bikes back after the race. |
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1-6 Day(s) |
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Setup of T2 on Thursday + Friday Race Day from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM:
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@T2-Rookies: Please be aware of the mandatory meeting on Saturday 04.00pm. |
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Do you want to do more than just cheer on our athletes on the run course, but also play a key role in supporting their dream? Then join our team on the run course. Are you part of a sports club, a group of friends, or another organization? Feel free to contact us, as we are always looking for groups to help at the aid stations. |
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1 Day |
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The finish area is where emotions run high. For our athletes, it’s the moment they’ve worked so hard for. As a volunteer in the finish area, you’ll be there to witness the incredible moment when our athletes cross the finish line, often achieving a lifelong dream. |
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1 Day |
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Team spirit |
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Festplatz
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As part of the festival ground crew, you’ll be at the very heart of our triathlon dream factory, helping us make dreams come true. True to the motto of a former sports channel: Right in the middle of the action, not just on the sidelines. Here, you’ll be working at the core of the world’s biggest long-distance triathlon. |
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The setup of the festival grounds begins two weeks before the race, so it would be ideal if you could support us for 5 or more days. |
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Handy skills |
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Support with the setup and teardown of the festival grounds |
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You’re passionate about riding motorcycles and comfortable with a passenger? You own a motorcycle suitable for a passenger and are a fan of the DATEV Challenge Roth? Perfect! We’d love to have your support, especially on the bike course. |
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2-3 Day(s) |
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Motorcycle license Class A or A2 |
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You’ll be driving our race officials, the press, and the race management team along the bike course. |
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County of Roth |
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Register as volunteer
Frequently asked questions about volunteering in Roth
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer at DATEV Challenge Roth, please use our official registration form. We will then contact you promptly and send you further information. If you have problems registering, please contact our colleague Luisa via helfer@challenge-roth.de.
As a volunteer, you will receive a high-quality T-shirt from us. We would ask that you wear the t-shirt on race day so that participants will recognize you as a volunteer. Otherwise, depending on the weather, we recommend sunscreen or a rain jacket. In some areas you should make sure you wear sturdy shoes.
Yes. Depending on the location, meals are provided directly or regulated with the help of coupons. You can find the refreshment station for volunteers on the triathlon park.
Your volunteer work at DATEV Challenge Roth can be very diverse. You can find a list of all areas of application here.
We welcome every volunteer and want to provide you with added value. You can find a small list of the benefits for our volunteers here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from us. Once you’ve received this email, you are officially part of the DATEV Challenge Roth volunteer team. We will contact you again approximately four weeks before the event to provide your specific assignment details. You will only be scheduled during the time and at the locations you indicated. Assignments are made based on availability, so please ensure you can reach your selected locations independently. If you have any questions or need to make changes, feel free to reach out to us at any time.
Please also note that our race directors are volunteers themselves and support us alongside their regular jobs. Therefore, it may take a little longer to respond to some inquiries. We kindly ask for your patience, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
No. However, there are areas where only people aged 14/16/18 can help. If in doubt, just ask us.
No, in most areas you do not need any previous knowledge. If so, you will find the requirements in the description of the areas.
Yes, we will be happy to issue you a certificate. Please contact Luisa. The certificates are usually issued 1-2 months after the event.
Yes, you can still change your data even after you have registered. Simply write us an email or call us.
As a volunteer, you can of course also use our campsite at the swim start and our partner hotels. You can find more information here.