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10th Annual Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K & 1 Mile

Thu November 28, 2024 Tampa, FL 33602 US Directions

Pre-Race truck loading High Priority

November 27, 2024

Details

We need help loading the truck with the snacks, signs, left over shirts for race day. We will start loading the truck around 4:30 pm and need help. Be prepared to carry boxes. You must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds to sign up for this task. Please, children must be at least 12 to safely assist with this task.

Location

1905 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
(It is where packet pickup on Wednesday happens)

Start/Finish Lines

November 28, 2024

Details

Start Line
~Assist in setting up corrals
~Direct participants to correct corral
~Hold signs to separate corrals
~Walk participants to start line based on direction from Race Director
~Release participants to cross start line at direction of Race Director

Finish Line
~Distribute water bottles to participants as they finish
~Distribute finisher medals to participants as they finish

Location

Channelside Drive in front of Amalie Arena

Course Marshals

November 28, 2024

Details

~Pre-Race: Obtain course map & know the route!
~During Race: Direct runners along the course to ensure they are going in the right direction
~Encourage and cheer them on!

~Post-Race: When last participant has passed (followed by sweep vehicle), return to post race activities area.

Location

TBD--map to be provided

Water Station High Priority

November 28, 2024

Details

~Set-up/prepare aid station prior to event start
~Distribute water to event participants along the race route
~Clean up discarded cups, clean up area and pack-up leftover water/cups for pick up
~Youth under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age

Location

Residential side of Bayshore immediately south of Edison

Food Table Medium Priority

November 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

~Help us keep the snacks and water stocked on the tables for the racers to enjoy

Location

On the Plaza at Amalie Arena

Event Day Photographers Low Priority

November 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Do you enjoy capturing the moment? We are looking for a few people to help us capture moments throughout our event. Volunteers will be expected to provide their own camera but will be given a memory card to use and return at the end of the event.

Location

Meet at Amalie Arena at volunteer check-in on race day, then you will be assigned your photography position.

Event Day Hospitality High Priority

November 28, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

~Provide event day information and direction to attendees and other tasks as assigned.

Location

Amalie Arena Plaza (outside)

Pre Race Bib Pick Up #2 High Priority

November 27, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

~Distribute race bibs and t-shirts to pre-registered participants

Location

YMCA
1905 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602

Pre Race Bib Pick Up #1 High Priority

November 23, 2024

Details

~Distribute race bibs and t-shirts to pre-registered participants

Location

Dick's House of Sports
International Mall

Pre-Race Prep Medium Priority

November 22, 2024

Details

~Assist with labeling and organizing supplies. This may include moving large boxes of t-shirts

Location

Tampa YMCA
1905 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602

Unwrapping medals Medium Priority

November 26, 2024

Details

We have about 2000 medals left to unwrap and need a few volunteers to help with this so that we will be ready for race day!

Location

1905 N Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602

Race Info Donate Teams Photos
Event Info Refund Policy Results
Participant Tracking Volunteer Race Insurance

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