Our Raid in France family is brimming with talent. Since its inception in 2007, the “back to nature” has relied on a staff and a team of around 100 volunteers. Without this exceptional and unique commitment of time, energy, and dedication, the race would simply not exist!
Their Roles
- Course planning: countless long weekends spent finding the right path, the unforgettable view, and the passage that makes all the difference.
- Administrative management, accounting, and secretariat: our indispensable behind-the-scenes worker bees.
- Communication and information: pages of texts written, numerous video reports, photos, social media posts, and attention given to journalists.
- Checkpoint management during the race: monitoring and managing team progress through checkpoints, often requiring 2–3 nights in nature with minimal support.
- Course marking and removal: a team of outdoor enthusiasts who ensure the trail is set up and cleared.
- Setup of mountain, caving, and ropes activities: ensuring all technical sections are ready for the competitors.
- Race Control Center (PC Course): the tech team monitors the race 24/7, tracking team progress and providing live updates to the race directors. This is the nerve center critical to the race’s success.
- Race logistics: a fleet of about ten trucks navigating the routes to transport competitors’ equipment.
- Competitor management: ensuring racers’ needs and issues are addressed throughout the event.
- Volunteer coordination: supporting and organizing the volunteers’ tasks and needs.
- Translation: translating all documents into English and providing live interpretation during the event.
- Food Team: preparing meals for everyone during the race—an essential component of the event.
> Béatrice, Team Manager
Mandatory Equipment List
- 1 tent
- 1 sleeping bag + 1 sleeping mat (as preferred)
- 1 headlamp or flashlight + spare batteries
- 1 small camping stove
- 1 lighter
- 1 metal cooking pot
- 1 lunchbox for food
- 1 fork + 1 knife + 1 spoon
- 1 plastic bowl or cup
- 2 water bottles
- 1 survival blanket
- Warm, rainproof clothing (including a hat and gloves)
- 1 swimsuit
- A hiking backpack of at least 40 liters to carry essentials for up to two days in the wilderness.
- Mosquito repellent
- And anything else you need to ensure your comfort!
> Dominique, Volunteer Manager
For any questions or applications, please contact Dominique
volunteer@arwc2026.com