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Kennebec Mountain Run

La Plata City Campground
Hesperus, CO 81326 US

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Day Before the Race

Runner Check-in and Bib Pickup

July 31, 2026

Details

Check runner registrations, hand out shirts and bib numbers, and answer questions at Durango Running Company on the evening before the race.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at check-in to train you and help answer any questions.

Location

Durango Running Company, 473 E College Dr, Durango CO

Race Morning Setup and Parking

Parking Marshall

August 1, 2026

Details

This task will have several volunteers stationed in different areas directing racers where to park... and where not to park. Encourage runners to carpool to the start line from the larger "Mayday" parking area.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the start line to explain the parking situtation.

Location

Mayday & La Plata City Campground start/finish area

Start/Finish Area Setup

August 1, 2026

Details

Help unload our gear truck and set up the start/finish area tables, tents, drink jugs, and food. Assist with other pre-race tasks as needed, such as race morning runner check-in.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the start line to help.

Location

La Plata City Campground start/finish area

On-Course & Finish Line

Aid Station Volunteer

August 1, 2026

Details

Help setup the aid station tent and table; cheer runners; and hand out food, water, and electrolyte drinks to runners as they pass. The course has one aid station location that all runners will pass two times.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and there will be an experienced aid station caption in charge to help.

Location

Meet at La Plata City Campground start/finish area to carpool to "The Fork" aid station at mile 4.2

Course Sweeper

August 1, 2026

Details

Run or hike the full course behind the last participant and pick up all course marking flags as you go.

Please only sign up if you are confident in your fitness to complete the course. You don't have to go at race speed but you will be doing the whole course on foot. Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the start line to meet you on the day of.

Location

La Plata City Campground start/finish area

Timing Support

August 1, 2026

Details

Assist the Lead Timer to record accurate times by helping to identify all runners' bib numbers as they approach the finish. The race uses an easy computer system for timing but it is not a fully-automated chip timing system.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the finish line to train you.

Location

La Plata City Campground start/finish area

Food Courier and Support

August 1, 2026

Details

One of the perks of being a runner (or volunteer) at this race is the burrito waiting for you at the finish line. This volunteer job is to pick up burritos in town in Durango on the morning of the race, then drive them to the finish line and help give out food and prizes to runners.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the finish line to meet you.

Location

La Plata City Campground start/finish area

Post-Race

Start/Finish Area Tear Down

August 1, 2026

Details

Help disassemble the tables, tents, food, water, and other gear at the finish line, and load it into our truck. Optionally, if you're able - we'd appreciate help from 1 or 2 people to unload the truck back in Durango - please email the race after signing up for the role if you're interested.

Race organizers will share instructions in advance and will be present at the finish line to meet you.

Location

La Plata City Campground start/finish area

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