4th Bonnet Springs Park 5k | Lakeland, FL Volunteer Registration

Course Monitor

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

March 28, 2026

6:45 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 11 more needed)

Details

Who doesn't love a good parade? Be the eyes and ears on the course, and make sure that the participants all stay on the course. You'll get to cheer for every runner from the beginning until the end!

Course Sweeper

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

March 28, 2026

7:00 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

You are the hero that makes sure the last runner or walker isn't last! Your task is to keep runners safe, moving forward, and happy from start to finish.

Load Equipment

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

March 26, 2026

5:30 pm EDT - 6:30 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set the stage for success! Whether it is setting up our Start/Finish line, packet pick up, or marking the course, you'll work with our race logistics team to make sure runners have a, enjoyable, safe, and accurate race experience.

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Set Up for Packet Pickup

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

March 27, 2026

2:00 pm EDT - 3:30 pm EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Set the stage for success! Whether it is setting up our Start/Finish line, packet pick up, or marking the course, you'll work with our race logistics team to make sure runners have a, enjoyable, safe, and accurate race experience.

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Course Set Up

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

March 27, 2026

6:00 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Set the stage for success! Whether it is setting up our Start/Finish line, packet pick up, or marking the course, you'll work with our race logistics team to make sure runners have a, enjoyable, safe, and accurate race experience.

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Race Morning Start/Finish Set Up

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

March 28, 2026

5:30 am EDT - 7:30 am EDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Set the stage for success! Whether it is setting up our Start/Finish line, packet pick up, or marking the course, you'll work with our race logistics team to make sure runners have a, enjoyable, safe, and accurate race experience.

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Teardown & Clean Up

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

March 28, 2026

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

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

Details

Set the stage for success! Getting all the LRC equipment back in place helps prepare for the next race.

Need to be able to lift 50 lbs, lift overhead, and climb in and out of the Uhaul multiple times.

Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty. Two shifts. Shift one will clear the course (lifting 250 7# cones), and shift two will teardown the finish and post-race operations.

Truck Driver

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You must be 25 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Rent, with LRC funds, a Uhaul or appropriate vehicle to haul equipment to the race site. Truck load will be Thursday evening starting at 5 PM, then staging at BSP on Friday, and then return to the LRC storage unit on Saturday.

Kids Fun Run

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March 28, 2026

8:30 am EDT - 9:30 am EDT (At least 14 more needed)

Details

* be on-site at the Bonnet Spring Park Family Lawn by 7:30 (or after you finish the 5k).

Kid runners will be grouped by age, and held until their turn to run. There will be volunteer leaders for each group. Other volunteers will be stationed around the Family Lawn to keep the race course clear and to cheer and encourage these young athletes.

info for student volunteers
* Wear school logo shirt
* earn 2 hours of service for assisting