30th Summer Sunrise Watermelon Series | Lakeland, FL Volunteer Registration

Shirt Distribution

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

August 8, 2025

3:30 pm EDT - 7:15 pm EDT (At least 1 more needed)

August 9, 2025

5:15 am EDT - 7:00 am EDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Need to be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Shirts will be sorted by gender & size.

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Friday
Cleveland Heights Golf Clubhouse

Saturdays
Boat Parking Area
Lake Hollingsworth Park
929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr

Post Race Shirt Exchange

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

August 9, 2025

7:00 am EDT - 8:30 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Relocate shirt distribution location to shirt exchange location and exchange shirts based on availability. Pack up remaining shirts for storage at end of shift.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Finish Area - Support Post Race Amenities

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

June 14, 2025

5:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (Full)

July 12, 2025

5:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (Full)

August 9, 2025

5:30 am EDT - 9:00 am EDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Be the first to greet the runners when they finish their journey as they cross the finish line. Keep runners moving, get them some water, and distribute finisher medals.

2 volunteers to keep runners moving and out of traffic, 3 volunteers for medals, and 4 volunteers to assist with water and trash (2 volunteers will transition from the start corrals after the race starts to assist)

Volunteers for LRC events must be at least 18 years of age unless they are under the supervision of their parent/guardian. Volunteerism is at the heart of everything we do as a club, and we want to foster that spirit of giving back among the youth of our community. There are opportunities for minors to assist and earn service hours at our races with their parents/guardians. Please contact races@lakelandrunnersclub.org to coordinate these assignments.

Location

Lake Hollingsworth Park Parking

Load / Unload Trucks - Heavy Lifting

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

June 13, 2025

6:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

June 14, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Full)

July 11, 2025

6:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

July 12, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 10:00 am EDT (Full)

August 8, 2025

6:00 pm EDT - 7:00 pm EDT (Full)

August 9, 2025

8:30 am EDT - 11:00 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Need to able to comfortably lift and carry 50 lbs multiple times. We load and unload over 100 items - this is a demanding position.

Be prepared to be sweaty & dirty.

Setup Crew 1 - Heavy Lifting Crew

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

June 14, 2025

4:30 am EDT - 6:30 am EDT (Full)

July 12, 2025

4:30 am EDT - 6:30 am EDT (Full)

August 9, 2025

4:30 am EDT - 6:30 am EDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Need to able to comfortably lift and carry 50 lbs. We load and unload over 100 items - this is a demanding position.

This crew sets up the registration area, finish chute, water coolers, watermelon prep, medals - everything we need to greet and say well done for the runners.

Setup Crew 3 - Start Line, Start/Finish Cones & Course Markers

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

June 14, 2025

4:00 am EDT - 8:25 am EDT (Full)

July 12, 2025

4:00 am EDT - 8:25 am EDT (Full)

August 9, 2025

4:00 am EDT - 8:25 am EDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

2 person crew, need 1 truck

This crew sets up and tears down the start line, corrals, transitions from street/path at Success and Brandon, mile markers and MIDFLORIDA cheer signs, and hill street road closed signage.