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Big Gay 5K

October 24, 2026
Downtown Tucson
Tucson, AZ 85701 US

Kickoff Kiki - Shift 1 High Priority

October 23, 2026

Details

Help us move tables, set up decor, and then welcome registered participants to the Kiki. After setting up, you'll likely help check runners in and hand out bibs & other official swag. A bit of lifting, but mostly a seated position. All indoors.

Location

Highwire

Kickoff Kiki - Shift 2 High Priority

October 23, 2026

Details

You'll help check runners in and hand out bibs & other official swag. As we come to a close, we'll break down and return the Highwire to its original setup! Mostly a seated position, but be prepared for a little lifting. All indoors.

Location

Highwire

Sign Making Support Low Priority

October 23, 2026

Details

Help us help friends and family make fun, sparkly, creative signs so they can line the course and show their support.

Location

Highwire

Big Gay Setup High Priority

October 24, 2026

Details

Show off that strength! Help us move fencing into place, hang signage and decor, move boxes and get things ready to welcome runners to event day. Plan on a good bit of lifting and moving. After we set up, you'll help us get runners started and welcome them back at the finish line. This is a sweet, sometimes emotional spot to spend some time.

Location

Armory Park

Big Gay Load Out Medium Priority

October 24, 2026

Details

Help us break down equipment and start loading out. We'll move fencing, take down signage and fold it, clean up any leftover trash, and make sure Armory Park is left as lovely as we found it. Be prepared to walk a lot and possibly lift a little.

Location

Armory Park

Big Gay Registration & Info

October 24, 2026

Details

You'll help support race day bib pickup, answer questions, and generally help participants find their way. Plan to read up on some FAQs so you can show up already in the know! Mostly a seated position.

Location

Armory Park

Glam & Go Support

October 24, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Get your glitter on. Help us set up the "Glam & Go" tent where participants can try out the amazing collection of Unicorn Snot products. Help keep the area clean and tidy so we can help as many participants enjoy the space as quickly as possible. Be prepared to stand much of this time.

Location

Armory Park

Water Station High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 24, 2026

Details

Work with THE Hop Shop to set up our runner support. Prep and hand out cups of water, keep the streets clean, and support those runners! This takes a little training but will be a blast. Ping the Hop Shop for the password .

Location

Armory Park Neighborhood - On Course

Resources Needed

Rakes - 3 - 6
Push broom - 2 - 4
Trash cans - 4 - 8

City High Course Cheer Team Medium Priority

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

This is for our City High partners only :)
Head out on course (pre-arranged location) to cheer our runners. Offer high fives, encouragement, and hype them up with signs, pom-poms, dance, or even play a tune.

Location

Armory Park Neighborhood - On Course

Roller Derby Course Monitors High Priority

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

By invite only for our Tucson Roller Derby partners :)

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