Weekend Running Events Lead — Freelance

RunThrough; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RunThrough is seeking a part-time Freelance Events Executive to support weekend events across the Northern region. You will work with our events team in Manchester to organise and deliver running events, ensuring runners have a safe and enjoyable experience.

The role requires a passion for running, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel to events. Full UK manual driving licence and comfortable with driving a van if required.

Qualifications

• Experience working live events is desirable.
• Interest in running and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work as part of a team at events.

Responsibilities

• Support our course event staff across weekend and occasional mid-week events.
• Checking venues and courses pre-event for any potential hazards.
• Assisting course team in race route set up; positioning signage, cones, dropping off course marshals, water stations etc.
• Lead cycling for events; guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed.
• Assist in guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed.

Skills

Deadline management

Manual handling

Bike riding

Customer focus

Weekend availability

Driving license

Job description

RunThrough is seeking a part-time Freelance Events Executive to support weekend events across the Northern region. You will work with our events team in Manchester to organise and deliver running events, ensuring runners have a safe and enjoyable experience.

The role requires a passion for running, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel to events. Full UK manual driving licence and comfortable with driving a van if required.