Puzzlerun York

Question 1

What is a Puzzlerun?

Accepted Answer

A Puzzlerun is a 5k run/walk with escape-room-style puzzles along the way. Every 500 meters, you'll see the next bit of the story and work together to solve a puzzle. When you're done, get moving again!

Question 2

How do I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer are our rock stars!

Like most running events, volunteers make things happen. We'd love to have you as a volunteer in a Puzzlerun, and everything's designed to keep things as simple as possible.

Volunteers need to be at least 18 years old on the day of the event. Choose between a morning shift (typically 8:30am - 1pm) or an afternoon shift (typically 12:30pm - 5pm). We're always happy to have you for the full day as well!

Register to volunteer!

When you arrive, we'll give you a 5 minute rundown of what to expect, answer any questions you have, etc.

Here's what you might be doing:

Help with checking people in (if you have a smartphone)
Welcome and encourage participants to your puzzle station
Reset the puzzle for the next participants, if needed
Look after the puzzle's materials in general
If you're on-shift to start the event, help with setting up a puzzle station
If you're on-shift to end the event, bring the puzzle materials back to the start / finish area
If you see a participant in need of assistance, act with good judgement or call a member of staff.

You won't need to give any hints or help participants solve puzzles.