Palos Verdes Trails 5K

• Packet Pickup (Before Race Day)
• Registration Support before the 5K (you will be done in time to do the 5K)
• Pre-Race (you will be done in time to do the 5K)
• Support Needed During the 5K on the Course
• Finish Zone Support
• Post Event

Packet Pickup (must be proficient with using a cell phone app)

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September 26, 2025

2:00 pm PDT - 4:00 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

4:00 pm PDT - 6:00 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

September 27, 2025

10:00 am PDT - 12:00 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

12:00 pm PDT - 2:00 pm PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Check in participants who pick up their bibs prior to race day. Friday packet pickup is at Vista Sotheby in the Peninsula Center. Saturday packet pickup is at Road Runner Torrance.

Pre-Registered Participant Check-in (must be quick with a cell phone app)

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September 28, 2025

6:15 am PDT - 8:15 am PDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Find the pre-registered participant in the event registration software, provide their race bib, check them off in the software as having picked up their packet. Training on how to use the Race Check In app will be provided prior to event day.

Resources Needed

cell phone - 5 - 6

Same Day Race Registration Check-In (cell phone app proficiency required)

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September 28, 2025

6:15 am PDT - 8:15 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Register the participants and accept payment on the app for those who did not pre-register and cannot do onsite registration themselves because they don't have a cell phone. Training on the registration software will be provided in advance.

Resources Needed

cell phone - 1

Shirt Distribution

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September 28, 2025

6:15 am PDT - 8:15 am PDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

After participants have picked up their race bibs, provide them with the shirt that matches the size they ordered.

Bagel pickup and setup

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September 28, 2025

5:30 am PDT - 6:30 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Pick up bagels at a location TBD (prospective sponsor) by 6am and set them up at the table in the center of the expo at 6:30am

Shoe Donation Area Manager

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 8:00 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Collect shoes from those who bring donations, thank the donor, and group the shoes according to size. Assist those who come to take shoes with finding shoes that fit.

Message Board management

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 8:00 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Standing near the Step & Repeat prior the event, offer participants the opportunity to write a message on the white board and have their picture taken.

Resources Needed

message board supplies - 1

Photographer - Message Board area

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 7:45 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Take photos, in portrait mode, which capture the participant's face and the sign, but nothing below the sign. Ensure that the participant's face is not obscured by a shadow.

Resources Needed

camera - 1 - 2

Master of Ceremonies

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September 28, 2025

7:00 am PDT - 7:45 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Standing on the stage with a microphone, read the sponsor elevator pitches before the start of the event.

Resources Needed

list of pitches - 1 - 2

Sponsor Check-In

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September 28, 2025

6:00 am PDT - 7:00 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Welcome and thank the sponsors when they arrive and direct them to the appropriate booth space. It will be first come first served, with spaces for those who requested canopies vs those who are bringing their own.

Resources Needed

list of sponsors with booths - 1 - 2

Volunteer Check In

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September 28, 2025

6:00 am PDT - 9:00 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Welcome and thank the volunteers when they arrive. Direct them to their location and Task Coordinator.

Resources Needed

list of volunteers and their roles - 1 - 2

Strides in Recovery info & swag table (pre-race)

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 8:00 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Parking Guidance

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 7:50 am PDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Direct participants to the designated parking areas while the lot has spaces and after it's full

Hawthorne Tunnel cheer zone (please bring a flashlight)

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Ensure that the tunnel is well lit. Cheer on participants as they pass by. Play music.

Resources Needed

music - 1
lights - 1

Crenshaw Tunnel cheer zone (please bring a flashlight)

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Ensure that the tunnel is well lit. Cheer on participants as they pass by. Play music.

Resources Needed

music - 1
lights - 1

Cheer Zone - PV Drive North and Branding Iron Lane

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Ensure runners cross safely. Stop cars when needed.

Resources Needed

bright vest - 1

Cheer Zone - PV Drive North and Rawhide Lane

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September 28, 2025

7:15 am PDT - 9:45 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Ensure runners cross safely. Stop cars when needed.

Photographer - Course

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September 28, 2025

7:15 am PDT - 9:15 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Capture photos on the course which show groups of smiling runners in the foreground and the scenery of the route in the background.

Resources Needed

camera - 1

Water Stop Support

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September 28, 2025

7:15 am PDT - 9:45 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out water at the rest stop located along PV Drive North across from the end of Blossom Trail, near Rawhide Lane.

Resources Needed

water, cups - 400 - 500

Course Sweep

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September 28, 2025

8:30 am PDT - 10:00 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stay behind the last runner/walker. Take down all the trail closure signs. Pick up any trash which may have been dropped by runners on the course. Notify event coordinator when the last person finishes.

Assistant to the Race Timer

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand with the race time at the finish zone to assist with capturing data as people cross the finish line.

Results Board Manager

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September 28, 2025

8:00 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand near the board with the Results QR code to assist anyone who doesn't have a phone with accessing their results.

Resources Needed

cell phone - 1 - 2

Medals Distribution

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Stand in the finish zone to give medals to people as they cross the finish line.

Finish Zone refreshments distribution

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September 28, 2025

7:30 am PDT - 10:00 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out water and snacks to participants who have crossed the finish line and picked up their medals. Ensure that the area is well stocked.

Photographer - Step & Repeat

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September 28, 2025

6:30 am PDT - 7:45 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

8:30 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Capture photos of participants at the step & repeat, ideally smiling and holding up their medals

Resources Needed

camera - 1 - 2

Post Event Clean Up

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September 28, 2025

8:30 am PDT - 10:30 am PDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Strides in Recovery info & swag table (post race)

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September 28, 2025

8:15 am PDT - 9:45 am PDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer