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St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Friday, October 6, 2023 Alton, IL 62002 US Directions

Course Marshal - Age 15+ High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 6, 2023

Details

At crucial points along the course, there are course marshals whose job is to alert runners of any potential hazards, guide them through the route, keep an eye out for the safety of both the course and the runners, ensure that everyone is playing fair, inspire the athletes, and oversee any non-race pedestrian or bike traffic where the race course intersects with other paths.

*Reflective vest is provided

Water Station 5k Medium Priority

You must be 10 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 6, 2023

Details

Set up folding tables, fill water coolers, hand out hydration, and cheer runners/walkers on. Clean up any cups or other waste left behind.

Resources Needed

Water Cooler - water - 2 - 3
Water Cooler - sports drink - 2 - 3
folding table - 2 - 3
paper cups - 200 - 500
trash bag - 2 - 4
gloves - 8 - 12

Packet Pickup Thursday Low Priority

October 5, 2023

Resources Needed

ipad or laptop w/internet - 1 - 2

Packet Pickup Friday Medium Priority

October 6, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Resources Needed

ipad or laptop w/ internet - 1 - 2

Course clean up Medium Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Walk, ride, or drive the 5k and 1 mile courses picking up any liter left behind.

Resources Needed

Trash bags - 4 - 8
gloves - 4 - 8

Finish line support Medium Priority

October 6, 2023

Details

Hand out race medals, bottled water, and other snacks

Lead Car Marshal 5k High Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 6, 2023

This volunteer task is full.

Details

The lead marshal will drive just ahead of the runners starting on E 4th St

Resources Needed

Vehicle - 1

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