Ambassador Program

Mercury Events was founded by runners and we strive to put on events that other runners and walkers will love.

We started our Ambassador Program to both spread the word about our awesome events and to get constant feedback from people who participate in many events. This helps us continually examine and improve our events.

Meeting the Ambassadors is a highlight of these events where everyone is invited to join us for a casual run, to talk about the event and raffle off prizes!

Meeting the Ambassadors is a highlight of these events where everyone is invited to join us for a casual run, to talk about the event and raffle off prizes!

Our ambassadors are people, just like our staff, who have a passion for running/walking, events, and the communities and charities we work with.

If you are invited to join our Ambassador Team you will:

  • Have the chance to receive exclusive discounts
  • Be the first to know about new events and improvements to existing events
  • Occasionally test and review new products
  • Be a voice in our running community
Ambassadors meet Race Director, Gavin McKiernan, on zoom and in person to get the inside scoop and details about their race. Ambassadors give feedback before and after the race and have input on medal and shirt design and other aspects of the event.

Ambassadors meet Race Director, Gavin McKiernan, on zoom and in person to get the inside scoop and details about their race. Ambassadors give feedback before and after the race and have input on medal and shirt design and other aspects of the event.

Program Details:

Our Ambassador Team members receive free and discounted event entries as well as free products to review and test throughout the year.

You will be expected to:

  • Promote our events to your friends and followers.
  • Participate in and review our events.
  • Go to running clubs, expos and other events to promote Mercury Events.
Ambassadors have periodic zoom meetings to share best practices, discuss their running and network. Ambassadors have ongoing support during their term from the Ambassador Coordinator and the Race Director.

Ambassadors have periodic zoom meetings to share best practices, discuss their running and network. Ambassadors have ongoing support during their term from the Ambassador Coordinator and the Race Director.


Jenn was the top Ambassador helping to promote the Bakersfield Marathon and was rewarded with comp entries and was outfitted head to toe with event merch! Ambassadors earn merch, race credit and entries to give to family and friends.

Jenn was the top Ambassador helping to promote the Bakersfield Marathon and was rewarded with comp entries and was outfitted head to toe with event merch! Ambassadors earn merch, race credit and entries to give to family and friends.

We are looking for people who can check as many of these boxes as possible:

  • An outgoing personality- not afraid to talk to anyone and everyone
  • Friendly runners of all ability levels and ages (No need to be “fast”)
  • Active on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Strava, among others
  • Participate in races multiple times a year and active in the running community
  • Supportive of the running community
  • In races you enter, they’re either: dead last, near the back of the pack, in the middle of the pack, near the leaders, or are one of the winners.
  • Enthusiasm for run/walk events in general
  • Active in your local community through volunteering at local and regional races and running club(s)
  • Have an active running blog
Ambassadors learn more about the charities that Mercury Events supports by hearing directly from their staff and doing behind the scenes tours among other opportunities to get involved directly with their cause.

Ambassadors learn more about the charities that Mercury Events supports by hearing directly from their staff and doing behind the scenes tours among other opportunities to get involved directly with their cause.


Ambassadors help at the expo and packet pick up. Checking people in at registration and helping answer questions is a fun way to give back while having fun helping new runners!

Ambassadors help at the expo and packet pick up. Checking people in at registration and helping answer questions is a fun way to give back while having fun helping new runners!

Ambassador Expectations

  • Post & share Mercury Events content to your audience at least 1x/month
  • Actively participate in the Facebook & Instagram feeds for the race(s) you represent
  • Attend calls to discuss ambassador program updates, get/share tips for success, etc.
  • Visit at least one running club/crew a month on behalf of an upcoming event.
  • Visit at least 3 events a year to staff a booth at the expo or hand out flyers after the event
Ambassadors gather before and after the race for group shots, to cheer each other on and to share their experiences!

Ambassadors gather before and after the race for group shots, to cheer each other on and to share their experiences!

Benefits

  • Free race entries
  • Featured on Mercury Events Webpage and/or specific event webpages
  • Periodically highlighted on Social Media platforms and in email blasts
  • Possibly free or discounted items from our sponsors
  • End of season Ambassador party
  • Ambassador status recognized on event bibs
  • Coupon code to share with your friends and followers
  • First dibs to represent Mercury Events at local events and earn further incentives
  • Opportunity to host giveaways and exclusive offers

Click here to apply to become an event ambassador

Ambassadors gather for social events before and after races and at the Mercury Events Holiday Party!

Ambassadors gather for social events before and after races and at the Mercury Events Holiday Party!