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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun April 12, 2026
Auburn, CA 95603 US Directions

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Pre-race

Packet Pickup

April 10, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute race materials/packet to registered participants. Packet will include their bib number with timing chip, event shirt, and goodie bag with sponsor swag. Participants are required to show you a photo ID for verification.

Location

Auburn Running Company

Start Line Set-up High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help set up start/finish line supplies and equipment including:
- Set up signage, registration table, cones/flags, medals, water/refreshments
- Support SingleTrack with arch, timing equipment, and sound system setup as needed

Location

Railhead Park

Runner Check-in High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check runners in before the race start, hand out bibs, t-shirts, and swag bag.

Location

Railhead Park

Course Marking High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Morning of race, set up mile markers/ A-frames/ signage at predetermined locations along course. Truck recommended to fit all supplies. We'll coordinate with you to pickup supplies 1-2 days in advance and provide a map or list of where to place signs.

During Race

Lead Bike

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

The lead bike guides runners, clears the course, and stays ahead of fastest runners by riding just ahead, ensuring safety and direction for participants. Since your main job is course management, not speed, a sturdy and reliable road or hybrid bike will work. Must be comfortable riding on hilly streets in Auburn.

Course Monitor (Sacramento & Auburn-Folsom) Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help direct runners along the course. In front of the fairgrounds entrance, make sure participants cross that road safely and get onto the sidewalk (or shoulder) by the Bernhard Museum. Try to stop any cars from driving through as runners/walkers are trying to cross. Participants will continue down Auburn-Folsom Road and turn right on High Street.

Course Monitor (Auburn-Folsom & High Street) Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

Details

Standing at this corner, direct runners to turn right from Auburn-Folsom onto High Street and have them stay on the right side of the road.

Course Monitor (High Street & Agard Street) Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

This is a tricky double intersection with cars in various directions so your role is making sure participants cross road safely using crosswalk. Recommend standing at corner of Placer High.

Course Monitor (High Street & Lewis Street) Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners along the course. The Lewis intersection is in the town center next to the Auburn Art Park. Some cars zip through here. Stop traffic as best you can to allow runners/walkers to cross safely and continue on High Street. It's helpful to push the crosswalk button periodically. Have people stay on the right side of the road.

Course Monitor (High & Lincoln at Clock Tower) High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help direct runners along the course. Please stand by the Auburn Clock Tower where High Street and Lincoln Way split. Instruct participants to cross safely, continue on High Street, past the former Avantgarden, and stay on the right side (sidewalk or shoulder).

Course Monitor (High Street & Elm Avenue) High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners to turn right and go up Elm. It's a big hill but after the climb they'll turn right at top and see the water aid station in front of the Gold Rush Museum.

Aid Station Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Pass out water to runners/walkers at the aid station in front of the Gold Rush Museum.

Location

Gold Rush Museum

Course Monitor (Lincoln & Cherry) High Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help direct runners along the course. This is the corner where Monkey Cat is located. Participants will come down the hill from the Gold Rush museum. Make sure they turn left, up Cherry Street (another big hill). Tell them to stay on the right side of the road up Cherry. Cherry turns a slight right into Finley. Runners will continue to Placer High stadium, up Agard Street over the railroad tracks.

Course Monitor (Finley Street & Stadium Way) Medium Priority

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Instruct participants to turn left onto Stadium Way and run up street, around top of PHS field, and turn left after parking lot onto Belmont.

Course Monitor (Belmont & Gold Street)

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help direct runners along the course. Runners will approach this intersection after crossing railroad tracks on Agard. Instruct runners to turn right up Belmont Drive and then turn right on the bike trail toward Ponderosa Cider. This turn will be clearly marked and you should be able to see them turning onto the bike path. Participants will run on short bike path into the alley, past Ponderosa Cider and Maki Heating & Air, then turn onto Pacific and back to Railhead Park.

Sweepers

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Sweepers stay at the very back, ensuring no one gets left behind, helping with course safety, and guiding slower participants or those who need to stop and go back to the finish. This is often a slow walking pace (especially if there are little kids) and you'll stay with the last person to the end.

Finish Line and Cleanup

Finish Line Chute

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hand out medals, water, and snacks. Direct runners to post-race areas, manage crowd, and support overall flow as participants finish.

Location

Railhead Park

Cleanup/Breakdown

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Help clean up at finish line:
- Dismantle banners, tents, timing equipment, and collect any leftover items.
- Load event supplies (cones, tables, signs) into trucks or vans for storage/return.
- Support SingleTrack Racing (chip timer) with any breakdown as needed.

Location

Railhead Park

Other Tasks

Be the Bowman Bull

April 12, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Wear the Bowman "bull" costume (provided by PTO) at start/finish and interact with participants. Option to run course in costume.

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