Aid stations
Fill bottles, cut fruit, cheer runners on.
Saturday · on the coursesHome›Volunteers
Saturday 25 September 2027 · Tramelan
No you, no race
Become a volunteer at UTJB 2027. A few hours or the whole day, at an aid station, on the course or at the Marelle. No experience needed: we explain everything.
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The 2026 runners' survey
Thank youWhat the runners wrote to the volunteers
A volunteer's reward is a runner's smile.
The atmosphere warms our hearts when the going gets tough.
It's the good vibes and the atmosphere above all that keep us coming back.
Nice little fire before the climb back up towards the Bise de Cortébert.
238 say thank you, 53 mention your smiles, 36 write "no race without you".
The roles
Find your roleEight ways to help
Tell us what you enjoy and when you're free, and Sandrine will sort out the schedule.
Course marshals
Show the way and cheer, often with the best view around.
Saturday · on the coursesSweeper bikes
Close the race behind the last runner, by mountain bike.
Saturday · on a course
Welcome and bibs
The runners' first smile in Tramelan.
Saturday morning · Marelle
Kitchen and bar
Meals, drinks and pastries for runners and spectators.
Saturday · MarelleCar parks
Welcome cars and guide them to their spaces.
Saturday morning · Tramelan
Course marking
Put up the marking tape before the race, take it down after.
Friday and Sunday
Set-up and clear-up
Tents, barriers, tables: set it all up, then pack it all away.
Friday, Saturday evening, SundayNot sure? Choose "Wherever needed" in the form and Sandrine will put you where you'll be most useful.
How it works
Step by stepFrom signing up to the volunteers' dinner
Today
You sign up
Two minutes, right here. Sandrine gets your request straight away.
In the following days
Sandrine gets in touch
To find the role and schedule that suit you.
Three weeks before
Your role sheet
Place, time, map, your team leader and their mobile number.
Saturday 25 September
Race day
Volunteer T-shirt to keep, free meals and drinks.
In November
The dinner
To say thank you to each other, with the book of runners' messages.
Bring your friends
With family, friends, your club or your colleagues: tell us who you're coming with and we'll put you together.
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FAQ
What if…The questions we get asked
Do I need to be sporty?
No. Most roles don't require any particular effort. Only course marking (some walking) and the sweeper bikes call for a bit of fitness.
How long, and at what time?
A few hours or the whole day, it's up to you. Some aid stations open early (in 2026, one meeting time was before 5 am), while the welcome desk and kitchen start later. Your role sheet gives you the exact time.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, young people come with an adult, and we'll put you together. Just mention it in your message.
I speak German, is that a problem?
Not at all, willkommen! Mention it in your message and Sandrine will take it into account for your role.
I volunteered in 2026, do I need to sign up again?
No need: in spring, Sandrine writes to every 2026 volunteer. You can also email her now at sandrine@utjb.ch.
I'm not free on 25 September, how can I help?
Friday’s setup and Sunday’s cleanup count too, and the UTJB is prepared all year round: social media, website, German translation, photos. Tick the box in the form.
Sign me up
Join the teamTwo minutes, and Sandrine takes care of the rest
I'll lend a hand in 2027
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Sandrine BourquinVolunteer coordinator
A question before you sign up? sandrine@utjb.ch
Were you with us in 2026?
No need to fill in the form: just write to Sandrine to say you're coming back, and in which role.