The River Run 5K and Kids Fun Run Volunteer Registration

Pre-Race Set Up High Priority

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May 30, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 7:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Setting up tables with snacks, coolers with drinks, course signage, water station set up

Location

Fort Saybrook Monument Park

Direct Parking High Priority

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May 30, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Direct parking race day morning 7-8:30

Resources Needed

neon vests - 3 - 10

Water Stop Volunteers High Priority

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May 30, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 10:15 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Hand out water cups at water station along course

Course Cheer Section High Priority

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May 30, 2026

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

Details

Be present somewhere along course before race starts to cheer on runners. Cowbells, megaphones, pots and ladles for making noise welcome!

Help Manage Kids Activities High Priority

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At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help manage and engage kids and activities - please note what activity listed below that you'd like to help with
Face Painting - lightning bolts, stars, rainbows, painters choice!
Bubble Zone
Craft Table - decorate your own race bib or medal

Resources Needed

Face Painting - 1 - 2
Bubble Zone - 1 - 2
Craft Table - 2 - 4

Post-Race Clean Up High Priority

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May 30, 2026

11:00 am EDT - 12:00 pm EDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Take down course signage, break down water station area, help with general clean up

Coolers, Pop Up Tents, Folding Tables

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Donate cooler to be used for the morning
Donate Pop Up Tent to be used for morning
Donate Folding Table to be used for morning

Resources Needed

Coolers for Drinks - 2 - 5
Pop Up Tents - 2 - 4
Folding Tables - 2 - 6

Donation Items Medium Priority

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At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Box of Granola Bars
Box of Protein Bars
Bunches of Bananas
Bags of clementines/oranges

Resources Needed

Box of Granola Bars - 2 - 4
Box of Protein Bars - 2 - 4
Bunch of Bananas - 2 - 4
Bag of Clementines/Oranges - 2 - 4

Manage Baked Goods Donation Table High Priority

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May 30, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Manage table from 8:30-10:00

Manage Baked Goods Donation Table High Priority

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May 30, 2026

9:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Manage table from 10:00-11:30

Raffle Items Tables/Area High Priority

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May 30, 2026

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

Details

Manage Raffle Items Tables/Area from 8:00-9:30

Raffle Items Tables/Area High Priority

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May 30, 2026

9:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Manage Raffle Items from 9:30-11:00