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OZ Mile Swim

Sat September 20 - Sun September 21, 2025 Eureka Springs, AR 72631 US Directions

Set Up: Beaver Lake High Priority

September 19, 2025

Details

Set EVERYTHING in place: Sighting buoys, tables, chairs, tents, start line, finish line, signage, etc.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Kayak / SUP Support High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Maintain a safe distance from the swimmers and ensure their safety during the race. You will receive detailed instructions in the safety briefing via email and also at the event. We encourage you to bring your own boat if you have one. We will have boats available to use if you do not.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam
Eureka Springs, AR

Set Up: Beaver Lake High Priority

September 20, 2025

Details

Set EVERYTHING in place: Sighting buoys, tables, chairs, tents, start line, finish line, signage, etc.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Set Up: Beaver Lake High Priority

September 21, 2025

Details

Set EVERYTHING in place: Sighting buoys, tables, chairs, tents, start line, finish line, signage, etc.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam
Eureka Springs, AR

Packet Pick Up / Check In / Registration: Beaver Lake Dam High Priority

September 20, 2025

Details

Check in race participants, ensuring a positive experience for all!

Location

Beaver Lake Dam, Eureka Springs

Merchandise and Registration: Beaver Lake Dam High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Check in participants and fulfill pre-purchased merchandise orders — Ensure a positive experience for all!

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Pick Up and Deliver Lunch High Priority

September 20, 2025

Details

Pick up lunch order at Honey Baked Ham, 1400 SE Walton Blvd #44, Bentonville, AR 72712 and drive to race site for volunteer lunch

Location

Pick Up in Bentonville, deliver to Beaver Lake Dam

Parking / Greeter High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Direct parking traffic — Point participants to registration area, race start line, etc.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Speed Boats High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Provide your own power boat to support the race — Attend Zoom Safety Meeting on Thursday, 9/21 from 7:30pm-8pm — Maintain safe distance from swimmers while watching for their safety.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Announcer Assistant High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Ensure announcer has everything they need: Results, names, water, food, etc.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Start line pacers High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Ensure a smooth start by organizing participants based on pace, assist with crowd control

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Start Line Counters High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Positioned at the start line, count all swimmers entering the water and ensure they all cross the timing pad.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Start Line Staging High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Assist with crowd control and organize participants (by pace) prior to their entering the water for the swimmers' starts.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Finish Line Medium Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Collect timing chips — Hand out water, energy drinks, and finisher awards

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Finish Line Counters High Priority

September 20, 2025

September 21, 2025

Details

Positioned at the finish line, note all swimmers' numbers as they exit and keep a count of the number of swimmers exiting the lake, ensuring they all cross the timing pad.

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Beverage Experts (MUST BE over 21) Medium Priority

September 21, 2025

Details

Walk around the event with backpack / rolling cooler to distribute alcoholic beverages to spectators

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Beverage Experts (non-alcoholic) Medium Priority

September 21, 2025

Details

Walk around the event with backpack / rolling cooler to distribute non-alcoholic beverages to spectators

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Awards Medium Priority

September 21, 2025

Details

Assist with handing out awards —Document award winners who are not present

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

Tear Down / Clean Up High Priority

September 21, 2025

Details

Break down tables, chairs, tents — Clean up trash — Deflate buoys — Leave no trace of race behind

Location

Beaver Lake Dam

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