Run Like a Mother 5K and Kid's 1-Mile 2026 Volunteer Registration

Packet Pickup: Friday

May 8, 2026

11:45 am EDT - 2:00 pm EDT (Full)

1:45 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Assist with packet pickup: Assigning bib numbers, organizing the swag, and passing out the correct swag to the correct people. Requires downloading the *free* app called "RaceDay Check In" from Run Sign Up, and using it on your smartphone.

*If you want to volunteer for packet pickup but the times do not work for you please email events@ctrunco.com

Location

BMW of Ridgefield
746 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT

Packet Pickup: Saturday

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May 9, 2026

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

10:45 am EDT - 1:00 pm EDT (Full)

1:00 pm EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (Full)

3:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

Assist with packet pickup: Assigning bib numbers, organizing the swag, and passing out the correct swag to the correct people. Requires downloading the *free* app called "RaceDay Check In" from Run Sign Up, and using it on your smartphone.

*If you want to volunteer for packet pickup but the times do not work for you please email events@ctrunco.com

Location

Ridgefield Running Co
423 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT

Packet Pickup: Race Morning

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May 10, 2026

6:15 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Assist with packet pickup: Assigning bib numbers, organizing the swag, and passing out the correct swag to the correct people. Requires downloading the *free* app called "RaceDay Check In" from Run Sign Up, and using it on your smartphone.

Location

Ridgefield Playhouse front entry

Ballard Park Setup

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May 10, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 8:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Setup tents, tables, signs, and other items needed to get Ballard Park ready for the masses. Site coordinator will have site plan/map. Tents will already be in placed and staked by rental company the day before.

Location

Ballard Park

Course Marshals

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

May 10, 2026

7:15 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

Assist with directing runners for both kids and adult races.
Work with RPD to help spectators safely cross certain intersections (like Governor & East Ridge). Reports to Operations and Safety Coordinator and must wear fluorescent pinny (provided). Must be 18 years old to be a Course Marshal.

Location

Meet initially at fire truck for briefing (You'll see it! It's displaying an American flag from the ladder)

Water Station - Ridgefield Playhouse

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May 10, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 9:15 am EDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Help fill cups and pass out water to runners.
Be prepared to get a little wet (feet and hands, mostly). Clean up and tear down after runners have passed through the final time.

Location

Ridgefield Playhouse parking lot

Resources Needed

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mz1KHJ9I1YVa88sgMilCCvrM1IA8cTtPaeRmr-CDRmU/edit?usp=sharing - 1+

Water & Food Table: Finish Area

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May 10, 2026

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

Details

Assist in passing out water and food to participants after the race. *May* need to slice bagels into smaller pieces (knives and cutting board provided).

Location

Ballard Park

Starting Line Help

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May 10, 2026

7:30 am EDT - 8:45 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Help at the start area to corral runners, clear the racecourse (parking lot part) of spectators as runners come through, herd spectators, and assist with communication between the race director (Amy) and emcee (Megan), and other volunteers. Pass out finisher ribbons at the end of the kids' race.

Location

Ridgefield Playhouse (meet on entry steps)

Sphere Volunteers Pass Out Medals and Flowers

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May 10, 2026

8:00 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Details

Pass out medals or roses to each finisher after they cross the finish line.

Location

Ballard Park Gazebo

Clean up & Tear Down: Ballard Park

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May 10, 2026

9:15 am EDT - 10:15 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

(Can be combined with other duties such as Ballard Park setup or passing out medals/flowers. Assist in tear down of tents, tables, and other items, restoring Ballard Park to its original configuration and condition.

Location

Ballard Park