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Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K

November 12th, 2023 Washington, DC 20002 US Directions

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Day-before the race

Packet Pickup Assistant High Priority

November 11, 2023

Details

This person will help a FONA staff member check in runners the afternoon before the event. Duties include using a simple app on a FONA device to look up people's names, check them in, and hand them a t-shirt. The ability to lift boxes of t-shirts is helpful but not required. This shift includes time to set up and break down the packet pickup station.

Location

US National Arboretum
Use the gate at 2400 R St NE and park in the R St lot.
Meet in front of Arbor House at 1:00 pm.
Contact: Susan Chapin at 202-834-7321.

Race Day Volunteers

Course Marshal High Priority

November 12, 2023

Details

This person will cheer on runners and make sure they know where the course goes. You can drive or walk to your assignment. Standing the whole time is expected. But if you need to sit, we can provide a chair or let us know if you bring your own. A few course marshals will be assigned to hand out water at the water station.

Location

US National Arboretum
Volunteers should use the gate at 2400 R St NE
Look for an email to come in the days prior to the event with additional instructions.
Contact: Susan Chapin at 202-834-7321.

Check-in Assistant High Priority

November 12, 2023

Details

This person will help check people in for the run or hand out t-shirts to registrants. After the race has begun, the assistant will help sell the t-shirts. For selling the shirts, familiarity with the Square app is helpful but we can also train you. The ability to lift boxes of t-shirts is also helpful but not required.

Location

US National Arboretum
Use the gate at 2400 R St NE
Look for an email to come in the days prior to the event with additional instructions.
Contact: Susan Chapin at 202-834-7321.

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