At a Glance
- Tasks: Help organise and deliver exciting running events across the Northern region.
- Company: Join RunThrough, the UK's largest running events company with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, work in a fun environment, and be part of a growing team.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and to be part of an exciting journey.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for running with event management and make a difference for runners.
- Qualifications: Interest in live events, ability to ride a bike, and a customer-focused attitude.
Organisation: RunThrough Events
Salary: DOE
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 August 2026
About RunThrough
RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 350+ events planned and 480,000 entrants expected in 2026.
The Role
We are looking for someone with a passion for running to join an established and growing company. You will be working directly with our events team in Manchester, to organise and deliver running events across the region and helping runners to have the best experience at RunThrough events.
Key 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 & Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running, and be a fast learner. They will work well as part of a team at events, focused on the course and supporting runners to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Essential:
- Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure
- Ability to carry out manual tasks
- Confident and able to ride a bike at the front of a road race
- Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus
- Willing to work on weekends
- Full UK manual Driving Licence and comfortable with driving a van, if required
Desirable:
- Experience working live events
- Keen interest in and knowledge of running
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